Our key moments
1930

1930
Birth of Monsieur Yves Rocher
1959

1959
Yves Rocher creates:
- « The botanical beauty » launching the first vegetal cosmetic range
- A new way of distribution: mail-order selling
- The brand “Yves Rocher”
1969

1969
- Opening of the “La Croix des Archers” distribution site in Brittany
- Opening of the 1st Yves Rocher store at 43 boulevard Hausmann in Paris
1970

1970
1st international step for the Yves Rocher brand (in Belgium)
1973
1973
Sanofi becomes a shareholder of Groupe Rocher.
1975

1975
Birth of the "Botanical Garden" in Brittany, a tribute to the vegetal world
1979

1979
Opening of the Rieux industrial site in Brittany, dedicated to make-up and skin cares
1980

1980
- Daniel Rocher, son of the founder, creates the Daniel Jouvance brand, specialist in marine cosmetology
- Opening of a research and culture center “the Eclosarium” on the Houat Island in Brittany
1982

1982
- Takeover of the Ploërmel industrial site in Brittany, dedicated to perfumes
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Sale of the Ploërmel industrial site in 2024
1986

1986
Creation of the Dr. Pierre Ricaud brand, specialist in anti-aging cosmetics
1987

1987
Groupe Rocher takes direct control of home-selling in Northern Italy
1988

1988
Takeover of Petit Bateau, multi-generational clothing specialist and creator of undergarments
1991

1991
- Opening of a new “Villes-Geffs” factory in La Gacilly dedicated to packaging shower gels, hair care and body care
- Creation of the Yves Rocher Foundation, chaired by Jacques Rocher, son of the founder
1997

1997
Takeover of the Stanhome brand, specialist in home maintenance and embellishments
1998

1998
Les champs de culture de La Gacilly sont certifiés "agriculture biologique".
2000

2000
- Jacques Rocher creates the Kiotis brand, specialist in cosmetic products based on essential oils
- Yves Rocher’s brand launches its first online selling website
2001

2001
- Opening of an international logistics platform in Villouët
2003

2003
Creation of the annual “Photo Festival” at La Gacilly, the largest outdoor photo festival in Europe
2007

2007
The Yves Rocher Foundation is committed to planting 1 million trees as part of its "Plant for the planet" campaign
2009

2009
- Opening of the Eco-hotel Spa « La Grée des Landes » at La Gacilly, in Brittany
- Bris Rocher, grandson of the founder becomes CEO of the family Group
2012

2012
- Sanofi divests from Groupe Rocher
- Takeover of the Turkish brand Flormar, make-up specialist
- Sale of the Flormar brand in 2024
2015

2015
Opening of the new eco-responsible operational headquarters certified HQE, in the Paris region
2016

2016
- Takeover of the Israelian brand SABON, specialist in artisanal soaps and beauty products from the Dead Sea
- Petit Bateau opens its new global logistics platform in Troyes
2017

2017
Ouverture de la maison de la Marque Yves Rocher à La Gacilly.
2018

2018
Acquisition of the American brand Arbonne, specialist in beauty, health and well-being products based on botanical ingredients
2018

2018
- True to its roots, Groupe Rocher becomes the first international group to adopt the status of “Mission Driven Company”
- Its mission: Reconnect people to nature

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