Nestlé targets GLP-1 users with new nutrition and beauty-from-within products
Nestlé is developing products specifically for consumers using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, targeting nutritional and appearance-related effects associated with rapid weight loss as it looks to turn the growth of medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy into a new commercial opportunity.
Alix Earle invests in beauty-from-within wellness brand Cymbiotika
Cymbiotika has secured an investment from creator Alix Earle, expanding its roster of high-profile backers as the science-backed wellness brand builds its presence in the beauty-from-within category.
Kim Kardashian joins Broc Shot as brand advocate for skin health supplement
Broc Shot has named Kim Kardashian as a brand advocate, strengthening the supplement company’s positioning at the intersection of skin health, beauty and wellness.
Cocokind founder and beauty creator launch collagen snack brand Mimitime
Cocokind founder Priscilla Tsai and beauty creator Ava Lee have launched Mimitime, a collagen-infused konjac jelly brand that aims to bring the Korean functional snack format into the US beauty and wellness market.
Alex Cooper to shut Unwell beverage line after short-lived Nestlé partnership
Alex Cooper’s Unwell Beverage Co. is reportedly set to cease production, bringing an end to the beverage brand roughly a year after its launch in partnership with Nestlé.
PayPal in talks over potential US$53 billion sale to Stripe and Advent
PayPal is reportedly in talks to sell itself to payments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International, following a takeover proposal made in July.
US Court Upholds End of De Minimis Tariff Exemption
The US Court of International Trade has rejected a challenge to President Donald Trump’s suspension of the de minimis tariff exemption, allowing the administration to continue collecting duties on low-value imports worth US$800 or less.
France’s Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France’s Constitutional Council has blocked legislation that would have banned children under 15 from accessing social media, ruling that the proposed measures disproportionately infringed on freedom of expression and privacy rights.
Henkel Recalls Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Over Packaging Risk
Henkel has issued a voluntary recall of selected batches of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 200ml in the US due to a packaging defect that could cause the product to leak under pressure, creating a potential explosion risk.
Kimberly-Clark Appoints Suzana Blades as General Counsel Ahead of Kenvue Acquisition
Kimberly-Clark has appointed Suzana Blades as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective September 1, 2026, as the company prepares for its pending acquisition of Kenvue.
Douglas Group Accelerates E-Commerce Focus as Q3 Sales Decline
Douglas Group has confirmed its full-year guidance despite a 2% decline in third-quarter sales, as the premium beauty retailer responds to weaker demand in key European markets and an accelerating consumer shift towards e-commerce.
Sephora Partners With Glam42 to Bring Sephora Collection to Israel
Sephora has entered a temporary resale agreement with Israeli retailer Glam42 to sell its Sephora Collection products in Israel, while confirming that it has no plans to open its own stores in the market.
Oriflame Appoints Kenneth Benaim Campbell as CEO
Oriflame has appointed beauty industry veteran Kenneth Benaim Campbell as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Anna Malmhake after three years at the helm.
John Lewis Appoints Will Kernan as Managing Director
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Will Kernan as Managing Director of John Lewis, succeeding Peter Ruis, who is stepping down to pursue new projects.
Frasers Group Acquires Harvey Nichols in £40 Million Deal
THE WHAT? Frasers Group has acquired luxury department store Harvey Nichols through a pre-pack administration deal reportedly worth approximately £40 million, expanding the group’s presence in luxury retail. THE DETAILS The transaction includes six Harvey...
L’Oréal and NUS Medicine Partner to Advance Skin Longevity Science
L’Oréal Groupe has entered a multi-year strategic research partnership with the NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity at NUS Medicine to investigate the relationship between skin ageing and broader biological ageing, supported by a new joint research laboratory in Singapore.
BSF Enterprise Signs 10-Year Global Cosmetics Deal for Bioactive Peptide
BSF Enterprise has signed a 10-year exclusive global commercialisation and supply partnership with German consultancy SCHAKAU Managementberatung for its ETSYL bioactive peptide, targeting applications across the cosmetics and skincare industry.
South Korea Steps Up Global Crackdown on Counterfeit K-Beauty
The South Korean government is strengthening international protections for K-beauty brands with a new state-backed trademark authentication system designed to combat the growing circulation of counterfeit cosmetics worldwide.
Amorepacific Targets Post-Treatment Beauty With PDRN Collagen Supplement
Amorepacific’s inner beauty brand Vital Beautie has launched Super Collagen PDRN, an ingestible beauty supplement combining PDRN and collagen and positioned as an at-home after-care product following professional beauty treatments.
Kleenex Expands Into Beauty With Skin-Specific Tissue Innovation
Kleenex is moving further into the beauty and personal care category with the launch of its first skin-specific Beauty Tissues, which the brand describes as its biggest product innovation in 30 years.
Natura Q2 Revenue Pressured by Brazil as Hispanic Markets Accelerate
Natura reported Q2 2026 revenue of BRL 5.2 billion, with operational challenges and weaker consumer demand weighing on Brazil, while Hispanic America delivered accelerating sales growth and improved profitability.
Hims & Hers Q2 Revenue Jumps 38% as International Expansion Accelerates
Hims & Hers Health reported 38% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 2026 and raised its full-year sales outlook, supported by accelerating US growth, international expansion and a growing subscriber base.
Hugel Posts Record H1 as Global Aesthetics and Cosmetics Sales Accelerate
Hugel reported record first-half 2026 sales, operating profit and net income, driven by growing international demand for its botulinum toxin portfolio alongside continued expansion in dermal fillers, skinboosters and cosmetics.
Saudi Arabia Bans Syringe-Style Cosmetics From 2027
Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is introducing new packaging and labelling requirements for cosmetics presented in syringe, ampoule and vial formats, effective January 1, 2027.
QVC Emerges From Bankruptcy After Cutting Debt by US$5 Billion
QVC Group has completed its Chapter 11 restructuring, emerging from bankruptcy with approximately US$5 billion less debt as it seeks to reposition the business around streaming, social media and digital commerce.
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