Walmart EVP and CFO Brett Biggs resigns; successor to be announced next year
Walmart EVP and CFO Brett Biggs is to step down from his positions, and will begin transitioning from the company in the upcoming year.
New start-up Mintly launches eco-friendly oral wellness products
Newly launched start-up business Mintly has launched a range of eco-friendly oral wellness products.
Edgewell Personal Care acquires feminine and body care brand Billie
l Care Company has announced the acquisition of Billie, a leading U.S. based consumer brand company, in an all-cash transaction of US$310 million.
Sodalis acquires Lornamead and UK brands from Meiyume
Italian health and beauty provider Sodalis has acquired the German-based Lornamead company and brands Brisk, Rapid White and Triple Dry brands in the UK from Meiyume, a member of the Fung Group.
Shiseido restaurant L’Osier awarded three stars in Michelin Guide Tokyo 2022
Shiseido’s restaurant L’Osier has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2022 for the fourth consecutive year.
L’Occitane delivers record profit for H12022; ‘strong set of results’ despite ongoing challenges of pandemic
L’Occitane International has announced its results for the six months ended September 30, 2021. The French natural cosmetics manufacturer said that its performance in the first half continued to be affected by COVID-19, however, sales growth rose to 7 percent above pre-pandemic levels in the second quarter and its operating profit and net profit reached new heights.
LG Group rumored to be mulling new Head for Household and Health Care division
LG Group is poised to announce one of its periodic management reshuffles, according to a report published by the Korea Times.
Fable invests US$2 million in Stratia Skincare
Natura &Co’s investment arm, Fable has invested US$2 million in up and coming skin care brand Stratia, according to a report published by Beauty Inc.
Galderma to acquire Alastin Skincare
Galderma has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alastin Skincare. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Hims & Hers partner with Uber
Hims & Hers has announced an on-demand delivery partnership with Uber Technologies, enabling consumers to order a wide array of the company’s personal care products via the Uber Eats app.
India Mahdavi redesigns Dior J’adore bottle
Architect India Mahdavi has unveiled her redesign of Dior’s iconic J’adore perfume bottle, according to a report published by Wallpaper and the LVMH brand’s Instagram page.
Dyson ushers in VR testing for its hair styling range
Dyson has upped the ante in the home shopping experience with a VR-enabled testing facility for its hairdryers, straighteners and stylers, according to a report published by Reuters.
LVMH mourns Virgil Abloh
LVMH has announced the death of Louis Vuitton Men’s Artistic Director, Virgil Abloh. Abloh had suffered from cancer for several years.
Kao kicks off tests for recycling plastic film
Kao, together with Lion, Welcia Yakkyoku and Hamakyorex, has started field testing for a new process designed to recycle used household product refill film packaging.
Black Friday 2021: Store traffic up on 2020 but shoppers spread spend
As America’s biggest shopping event of the year wraps up for another year, it appears that shoppers have been tempted back into bricks and mortar locations; store traffic was up 48 percent on 2020 levels, according to a report published by Bloomberg quoting Sensormatic Solutions.
Coty prices US$500 million of senior secured notes
Coty has announced the pricing of US$500 million of 4.750 percent senior secured notes, due 2029 issued by the US beauty behemoth and its wholly owned subsidiaries, HFC Prestige Products and HFC Prestige International.
Kao launches into space with products selected for use on ISS
Kao has announced that, following a proposal submitted to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, its Space Laundry Sheet and 3D Space Shampoo Sheet have been selected for adoption and will be used onboard the International Space Station (ISS) from 2022.
BASF sells kaolin minerals business to KaMin
BASF has signed an agreement to sell its kaolin minerals business to KaMin for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022.
Head & Shoulders signs on to another season at FC Barcelona
P&G-owned Head & Shoulders and FC Barcelona have renewed their partnership agreement for another season. The hair care brand will remain a Partner of the Club with exclusivity as the Official Shampoo of FC Barcelona in Indonesia until June 30, 2022.
Mary Kay further commits to ending gender-based violence
Mary Kay and the Mary Kay Ash Foundation have announced a renewed, joint commitment to the prevention and elimination of gender-based violence. The duo have joined the Generation Equality Action on Gender-Based Violence.
Procter & Gamble issues voluntary recall of Old Spice and Secret products following carcinogen found
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Coty advances in prestige skin care with Orveda investment
Coty has announced a licensing agreement with luxury brand Orveda, expanding its reach in the premium skincare market.
Estée Lauder Companies’ La Mer appoints SK-II exec as Senior Vice President
Estée Lauder Companies has appointed a SK-II exec YoeGin Chang as Senior Vice President of its La Mer brand, according to a report by Marketing Interactive.
Avon challenges domestic violence with charity partnership and education portal
Avon has announced the launch of a new campaign in collaboration with the NO MORE foundation to speak out against verbal abuse, as well as launching an online educational portal and offering training for customers, representatives and associates.
BASF Personal Care Europe increases prices of RSPO-certified oleoderivatives
BASF Personal Care Europe has implemented a price increase of RSPO-certified oleoderivative.
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