Natura Appoints Alessandro Carlucci CEO as João Paulo Ferreira Steps Down
Natura has appointed former CEO Alessandro Carlucci to lead the company from October 1, as João Paulo Ferreira steps down after a decade at the helm and the Brazilian beauty group prepares for its next phase of growth.
Estée Lauder Companies Reshuffles Brand Leadership as Sandra Main Retires
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced a series of senior brand leadership appointments across its luxury beauty portfolio ahead of the retirement of Sandra Main, Global Brand President of La Mer and Skin Care Brands.
L’Oréal Appoints Manashi Guha Country Manager for Malaysia and Singapore
L’Oréal has appointed Manashi Guha as Country Manager for Malaysia and Singapore, effective September 1, 2026, as the beauty group strengthens leadership across two strategically important Southeast Asian markets.
Lush Appoints Amity Murray as First Skincare Ambassador
Lush Cosmetics has appointed New York-based holistic esthetician Amity Murray as its first Skincare Ambassador, strengthening the brand’s focus on expert-led skincare education and skin health.
PZ Cussons Appoints Hush CEO Sarah Miles as Non-Executive Director
PZ Cussons has appointed Hush CEO Sarah Miles as a non-executive director, adding international consumer goods, beauty, e-commerce and digital expertise to its board.
YouTube Partners with Amazon to Expand Shopping Platform
YouTube has added Amazon as an affiliate partner for YouTube Shopping, allowing creators to tag products sold on the e-commerce platform directly within videos and livestreams.
Armani Beauty Marks Ninth Year as Official Beauty Sponsor of Venice Film Festival
Armani Beauty has returned as Official Beauty Sponsor of the Venice International Film Festival for the ninth consecutive year, using the partnership to bring together its global ambassadors, beauty activations and latest fragrance launch.
Liberty Expands Beauty Advent Calendar into Wider Brand Campaign
Liberty has appointed Helena Bonham Carter as the fictional “Head of the Extraordinary” for its biggest Beauty Advent Calendar campaign to date, expanding the annual product launch into a wider cultural and brand-building campaign.
Sephora Launches on TikTok Shop with US Drop Shop Pilot
Sephora is launching on TikTok Shop in the US with Sephora Drop Shop, a new social commerce format offering exclusive monthly beauty product drops directly through the platform.
Sulwhasoo Opens Ginseng Mansion Pop-Up in Shanghai
Amorepacific-owned Sulwhasoo has opened its Ginseng Mansion pop-up art space in Shanghai, marking 60 years of the luxury skincare brand’s research and development into ginseng-based formulations.
Nestlé Sells Mainstream Vitamin Brands to Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 Billion
Nestlé has agreed to sell its mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements business to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 billion as it continues to streamline its portfolio and concentrate investment on higher-priority businesses.
SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness Leads Investment in Healf
SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness has led a minority investment in UK personalised wellbeing platform Healf to support its international expansion and continued development of its technology and personalisation capabilities.
Symrise Divests Terpene Ingredients Business to Mutares
Symrise has sold its AmeriTerpenes terpene ingredients business to private equity investor Mutares as it streamlines its portfolio and focuses investment and management resources on core growth platforms.
India Looks to Natural Farming and Ammonia as Urea Supply Pressures Mount
India is accelerating efforts to reduce its dependence on urea fertiliser as disruption linked to the Iran war drives up import costs and raises concerns over security of supply.
OLIVE TREE PEOPLE Opens First US Flagship in Los Angeles
OLIVE TREE PEOPLE has opened its first US flagship on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California, creating a dedicated retail destination for its waterless beauty portfolio.
Wella Files for US IPO as Revenue Reaches US$2.94 Billion
KKR-backed Wella Company has filed for an initial public offering in the US after returning to profit and increasing annual revenue to US$2.94 billion.
Dyson Launches US$499 AI-Powered Toothbrush with Built-In Camera
Dyson has launched CameraJet, a US$499 AI-powered electric toothbrush featuring an integrated camera designed to improve cleaning between teeth.
Oura Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Sleep-Tracking Accuracy Claims
Smart ring maker Oura is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that it misled consumers about the accuracy of its sleep-tracking and sleep-stage monitoring technology.
Amazon Faces FTC Lawsuit Over Alleged US$20 Billion Advertising Overcharges
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L’Oréal India Technology Hub Appoints Kaustav Ghosh to Lead Commercial B2B Portfolio
L’Oréal has appointed Kaustav Ghosh to its India Technology Hub in Hyderabad, where he will lead the Commercial B2B portfolio for the group’s omnichannel business across the NASAPMENA region.
Victoria Beckham Holdings Returns to Profit as Beauty Drives Group Growth
Victoria Beckham Holdings has reported its first operating profit after years of losses, with 2025 revenue increasing 15 percent to £129.8 million as its beauty and fashion businesses enter a new phase of growth.
Shiseido Expands Prestige Fragrance Portfolio with Global Max Mara Launch
Shiseido has launched the first Max Mara fragrance under its long-term licensing partnership with the Italian fashion house, adding another global fashion brand to its growing prestige fragrance portfolio.
Aesop Redesigns Fragrance Packaging as It Expands Perfume Portfolio
L’Oréal-owned Aesop has redesigned its fragrance bottles for the first time in 20 years, introducing the new packaging alongside the launch of its latest fragrance, Unforseen Aer.
Natura Expands Mexico Manufacturing Capacity at Celaya Plant
Natura is expanding production capacity at its Celaya facility in Guanajuato, Mexico, with new production lines and quality control technology designed to increase output by between 30 and 60 percent.
Shein Completes Hong Kong IPO as Listing Reshapes Investor Obligations
Shein has completed its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO, raising approximately US$1.7 billion and removing a potential US$4.4 billion year-end liability to holders of its convertible preferred shares.
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