Our key moments
1930
1930
Birth of Monsieur Yves Rocher in La Gacilly (Morbihan).
1959
1959
Mr. Yves Rocher creates the eponymous brand and launches the first line of cosmetics, “beauty through plants,” sold by mail order.
1969
1969
- Opening of the “La Croix des Archers” distribution site in Brittany, in La Gacilly.
- 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, the founder’s son, creates the brand Daniel Jouvance, a specialist in marine cosmetics, whose journey continued until 2021.
- Opening of a research and seaweed cultivation center at L’Éclosarium on the Île de Houat in Brittany.
1982
1982
Acquisition of the Ploërmel manufacturing site in Brittany, dedicated to perfumes (factory sold in 2024).
1986
1986
Creation of the brand Dr. Pierre Ricaud, a specialist in anti-aging skincare that combines dermatological actives with the power of medicinal plants.
1987
1987
Groupe Rocher takes direct control of home-selling in Northern Italy.
1988
1988
Acquisition of Petit Bateau, a specialist in children’s clothing (sale project announced in January 2025).
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
Acquisition of the brand Stanhome, a specialist in home care and enhancement products (sale project announced in January 2025).
1998
1998
Les champs de culture de La Gacilly sont certifiés "agriculture biologique".
2000
2000
- Jacques Rocher, crée la marque Kiotis, spécialiste des produits cosmétiques à base d’huiles essentielles.
- La marque Yves Rocher lance son 1er site de vente en ligne.
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 commits to planting 1 million trees as part of its “Plant for the Planet” campaign. Today, in 2025, the Foundation has contributed to the planting of more than 125 million trees worldwide.
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
- Acquisition of the Turkish brand Flormar, a specialist in makeup (to be sold in 2024).
- Sanofi divests from Groupe Rocher.
2015
2015
Opening of the new eco-responsible operational headquarters certified HQE, in the Paris region.
2016
2016
- Acquisition of the brand SABON, a brand of natural skincare rituals infused with Dead Sea minerals and an expert in skin exfoliation.
- Petit Bateau opens its new global logistics platform in Troyes.
2017
2017
Opening of the Yves Rocher Brand House in La Gacilly.
2018
2018
Acquisition of the American brand Arbonne, a pioneer in clean beauty and a leading brand in natural wellness (skincare and nutrition), specializing in plant-based products.
2019
2019
True to its roots, Groupe Rocher becomes the first international group to adopt the status of a “Mission-Driven Company,” with the objective of “Reconnecting people with nature.”
2021
2021
Launch of the initiative “La Gacilly, Low-Carbon Territory,” aimed at significantly decarbonizing the group’s historical territory by 2025.
2022
2022
Groupe Rocher becomes one of the founding members of the “Green Impact Index” (GII), a tool for displaying the environmental and societal impact of cosmetic and wellness products.
2024
2024
- The SBTi approves the group’s ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction trajectory, based on a carbon sobriety approach (direct reduction of energy consumption and transition to renewable energies).
- Bris Rocher, President of Groupe Rocher, is appointed Chair of the “Green Impact Index” Consortium.
2025
2025
- Groupe Rocher signs the AI Pact, reinforcing its commitment to ethical and responsible artificial intelligence.
- The group announces that it will leverage its unique integrated model, from plant to skin, to maximize its core expertise and announces its intention to sell its children’s fashion and home care brands.
" Notre histoire collective reflète notre formidable aventure humaine. "