Henkel sweeps up: acquires P&G hair care brands
Having lost out to Coty in the auction of P&G’s beauty business last year, Henkel has finally triumphed with the acquisition of a portfolio of hair care brands from Procter & Gamble, with a focus on the Africa/Middle East and Eastern European regions. The deal...
AmorePacific to bring K-beauty to Middle East with Dubai launch
AmorePacific is set to launch on the Middle Eastern market this year, according to a report published by The Korea Times. The Korean powerhouse is said to be looking at a launch for several of its brands, including Sulwhasoo and Laniege in ‘megacities’ - those with a...
Will Australia’s pharmacy regulations review open doors for Walgreens Boots Alliance?
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s plans to establish a chain of Boots-brand pharmacies in Australia have been thwarted by pharmacy ownership regulations thus far, according to a report published by The Sydney Morning Herald, but a review due to report in March 2017 could...
Elle, Sisley, Chanel and Kering partner for International Women’s Day
Nine major French corporations including Chanel, Sisley, Kering and Elle have teamed up to produce a dedicated project to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. The We Are Women project features a series of documentaries directed by Nils Tavernier, each a...
Sales of Amercian Eagle Outfitters’ Aerie brand up 26 percent for 4Q 2015
A boost in demand for the Aerie range of lingerie and beauty products over the holiday shopping season helped spur on sales at teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters, according to a report published by Reuters. Sales were up 3.2 percent at American Eagle Outfitters...
Procter & Gamble steals Unilever’s crown as number one global advertiser on the Warc 100
Boasting nine marketing campaigns on the Warc 100, Procter & Gamble has pipped Unilever to the post of number one global advertiser. Unilever only managed to have three campaigns featured on the annual ranking, which lists the world’s best marketing campaigns and...
Cosmetic regulation a priority for consumers, says new US poll
A new nationwide poll conducted in the US concludes that consumers want more product testing amidst call for more stringent cosmetic regulation from the government. The poll by the Mellman Group and American Viewpoint follows news that Procter & Gamble, one of the...
Forbes Rich List labels L’Oréal grand dame Lillian Bettencourt richest woman in the world
Heiress, socialite and co-owner of cosmetics company L’Oréal Lillian Bettencourt has been named on the Forbes Rich List as the richest woman in the world, coming in at number 11 on the list. Said to be worth a total of $36.1 billion, Bettencourt slipped one place in...
Japan: Set to ease visa rules for cosmetic workers?
The Japanese government is set to decide on a current bill that suggests economic zone regulations be eased up for regulations on foreign cosmetics professionals looking to work at Japanese companies. Also extending to designers and animators, the bill was drawn up...
Takasago and Evolva flavor and fragrance alliance ahead of schedule
Ingredients maker Evolva has announced its multi-year R&D alliance with flavor & fragrance company Takasago is making headway, with milestones reached three months ahead of schedule. This has resulted in a total milestone payment of CHF 1 million to Evolva....
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