L’Oréal postpones AGM and predicts a 5 percent fall in sales for Q1
L’Oréal has announced that it will postpone its Annual General Meeting, initially scheduled for the April 21, to June 30, 2020. The French beauty giant attributed the change to ‘exceptional circumstances linked to the COVID-19 epidemic’ and suspended its 2020 guidance.
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Elizabeth Arden Red Door spa folds after COVID-19 closure
Mynd Spa & Salon has filed for bankruptcy after the COVID-19 crisis forced the closure of several of its branches, according to a report published by WWD.
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XpresSpa offers airport outlets up as Covid-19 testing sites
XpresSpa Group has announced that it has offered up its 46 airport locations as potential testing sites to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US department of Health and Human Services and private laboratories across the country.
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M.A.C Cosmetics introduces ‘no-touch’ policy and cancels makeover appointments in UK amidst coronavirus crackdown
M.A.C Cosmetics has introduced a ‘no touch’ policy across its UK stores and has cancelled all makeover appointments as part of preventative measures in the crackdown on the coronavirus.
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Henkel and KKR proceed to second round of bidding for Coty’s professional hair and nail product business
Henkel and buyout firm KKR have joined a small group of interested parties moving on to the second round of bidding for Coty Inc’s professional hair and nail products business, according to Bloomberg.com.
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Kate Somerville Skincare has announced the release of a documentary on its eponymous Founder.
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Mineral Fusion partners with Dress for Success
Mineral Fusion has announced its official partnership with non-profit Dress for Success. The subsidiary of BWX Limited will support the organization through online donations and campaigns, annual clothing drives, and volunteer outreach.
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Sally Beauty enters next phase of influencer contest
Sally Beauty has entered the next phase of its search for its first ever #SallyCrew. Influencers participating in the competition to become a brand representative will share a video on Instagram through March 13 explaining why they would make the ideal brand ambassador.
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Sephora halts Sephora Studio roll out
Sephora has stated it will not move ahead with its Sephora Studio concept, according to a report by Retail Dive.
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BolognaFiere Cosmoprof postpones Cosmoprof Worldwide as coronavirus sweeps across Italy
BolognaFiere Cosmoprof has announced that the 2020 edition of its Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna show will be postponed.
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Marie Claire Jet Style launches first travel retail salon
Ex Managing Director of Marie Claire UK, Justine Southall has teamed up with celebrity hair stylist Steph Stevenson to unveil a new venture: Marie Claire Jet Style.
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Coty kickstarts buyout process for professional hair and nail business
Coty has begun the process to sell off its professional hair and nail business, according to Bloomberg.
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MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals sun care products to launch into Ulta
MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals sun care products are set to launch into Ulta this week, as the clean beauty movement continues apace.
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Sephora Australia cancels all classes and beauty services until coronavirus is ‘under control’
Sephora Australia has suspended all custom makeover services and make-up lessons ‘until further notice’ according to a report published by the Huffington Post.
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Regis sells 55 percent stake in Empire Education Group; enters into Employer of Choice agreement
Regis has sold its 55 percent stake in accredited cosmetology school operator Empire Education Group in return for ‘de minimis cash compensation, an exclusive private label supply agreement, and an employer of choice arrangement.’
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Sally Beauty sets out ambitious vegan pledge
Sally Beauty is aiming to up its vegan product count considerably. The company has pledged to have at least 80 percent of its own-brand products become vegan by the end of fiscal 2021.
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Harrods completes year-long Beauty Hall revamp
UK-based luxury retailer Harrods has completed the year-long transformation of its Beauty Hall, complete with a suite of 14 spa treatment rooms.
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Allergan bolsters Botox production with opening of new Ireland-based R&D plant
Allergan has opened a new €145m facility in Westport, Ireland, which is planned to bolster its production of Botox and products using the product.
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Sally Beauty welcomes new digital leadership
Sally Beauty has announced the appointment of Kevin Metz as VP of Ecommerce and Vanathy Lakshmi as VP of Digital Product.
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Neutrogena opens London skin care pop up
Johnson & Johnson-owned Neutrogena is preparing to open the doors of a dedicated pop-up space in London.
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Aveda makes its debut in South America
Lauder-owned Aveda has landed in South America with the opening of a sustainable salon in Brazil, according to a report published by WWD.
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Dermablend Professional names Boden as Agency of Record
Dermablend Professional has named Boden as its public relations agency of record. The Miami-based agency will be media relations, executive positioning and thought leadership for the L’Oréal-owned brand.
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Sally Beauty to go green for 2020; ushers in plastic bag ban
Sally Beauty has become the latest retailer to usher in a ban on plastic bags. The company has launched a wide-ranging SBH Going Green initiative to reduce its environmental impact be reducing waste and energy usage throughout its stores, supply chain and headquarters.
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Helen of Troy announces agreement to acquire Drybar Prestige Hair Care Products
Helen of Troy has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Drybar Products for US$255 million.
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