Israeli Together to market medical cannabis products in Brazil
Together is set to become the first Israeli medical cannabis public company to market its products in Brazil. The CBD oil supplier has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local partner who will be responsible for obtaining regulatory clearance.
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Emirates tries to tempt travellers back with COVID cover
Emirates has unveiled a radical package for passengers in a bid to tempt people to take to the skies once more. The UAE-based airline will cover COVID-19 quarantine costs and medical expenses for all passengers and all destinations.
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Dior opens new store in Jerusalem; places confidence in Israeli market
Dior has opened a new store in Jerusalem’s Mamilla Mall, which is reported to be its largest boutique in Europe and the Middle East, according to a report by Israel Hayom.
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Wuhan General Group teams up with Jugular to create CBD-based wellbeing line
CBD specialist Wuhan General Group has announced that it has signed a letter of intent to pursue a partnership with Jugular in order to create a specialized division that focuses on marketable innovation within the nutraceutical sector.
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Lush launches savvy new self-timing soap in collaboration with Deliveroo to help fight COVID-19
Lush has announced the launch of a new self-timing soap, which is designed to dissolve after 30 seconds – just the right amount of handwashing time said to prevent catching COVID-19, according to a report by Spring Watch.
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South Africa paves way for CBD industry with Notice R586
South Africa’s health minister has published a Notice in the Government Gazette cementing the removal of the cannabis plant from the Schedules to the Medicines Act and down-scheduling THC, therefore paving the way for the CBD-industry to take off in the country, according to a report published by Daily Maverick.
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Is Boutiqaat up for sale? Kuwaiti retailer hires Citigroup to ‘explore options’
Luxury retailer Boutiqaat has drafted in Citigroup to ‘explore strategic options’, according to a report published by Bloomberg.
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Duty free to your door: Dubai Duty Free to offer home delivery
Dubai Duty Free has launched a home delivery service to customers based in the UAE, according to a report published by Time Out Dubai.
CLICK HERENew Always Arabia online advert focuses on female empowerment during COVID-19 pandemic
Procter & Gamble has unveiled a new online advertisement campaign for its Always Arabia brand that focuses on female empowerment during the COVID-19 pandemic, named Always The Brave, according to Arab News.
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Saudi professional beauty market opens amidst strict COVID-19 precautions
The Saudi professional beauty market is set to return to business following the coronavirus outbreak, with salons having to adhere to strict precautions set by the government.
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Johnson & Johnson to cease sale of skin whitening products
Johnson & Johnson has announced that it will cease the sale of skin whitening products, according to a report published by Reuters.
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Shiseido EMEA announces key management appointments
Shiseido has announced key managerial changes, with Yaël Tuil appointed as the newly created position of VP Global Fragrance Business Excellence for Shiseido EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), while Audrey Briotet has been announced as the new VP Global Fragrance Brands.
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Covert cuts: South African hairdressers wield scissors in secret as lockdown persists
South African hairdressers have been making house calls to clients or offering their services street-side despite the continuing lockdown, according to a report published by Reuters.
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Mother’s Choice names new CEO as it raises US$10 million in funding round
Mother’s Choice has named Itamar Levi CEO, according to a report published by Calcalist. The appointment was made as the Jerusalem-based company announced that it had raised US$10 million in a funding round.
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South African e-tailer RunwaySale gets R100 million investment
South African retailer RunwaySale has received an investment of R100 million from private equity firm SPEAR Capital, according to a report by Business Tech.
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South Africa’s Tiger Brands looks to job cuts and restructuring of low-performing personal care brands as COVID-19 bites
South Africa’s Tiger Brands has announced it will ‘cut’ a significant number of jobs and restructure low-performing personal care brands as it experiences supply disruption and margin pressures due to COVID-19, according to a report by Reuters.
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DIY Dream: demand for at-home treatments soars under lockdown says Shoprite
South Africa’s Shoprite has seen a surge in demand for DIY beauty treatments, according to a report published by Reuters.
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Chanel launches new Le Lion fragrance in Middle East ahead of global rollout
Chanel has launched its new Le Lion fragrance in the Middle East, seven months before it is due to roll out worldwide, according to a report by Emirates Woman.
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Welltech1 spurs on wellness start-ups with launch of US$200,000 pot
Israeli investor Welltech1 is encouraging wellness start-ups to vie for a US$200,000 pot it’s making available to firms in the ‘wellness technology’ space, according to a report published by Times of Israel.
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Dior launches online beauty store for UAE market
Dior has launched an online store serving the UAE market, according to a report published by Cosmopolitan Middle East.
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WOW Cosmetics to expand retail offering with four new stores
Sagi-owned WOW Cosmetics is set to expand its retail offering Israel with the opening of four new stores within major malls, according to Globes.
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Cosmopolitan Middle East unveils make-up artist Mohammed Hindash as first male cover star
Cosmopolitan Middle East has unveiled its first male cover star, Jordanian make-up artist Mohammed Hindash.
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Leading from the front: Kattan family take salary cut to protect jobs at Huda Beauty
The family of Huda Beauty Founder, Huda Kattan have agreed to sacrifice their salaries for the remainder of the year in a bid to avoid the need for redundancies at the Indie beauty brand, according to a report published by About Her.
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Huda Beauty sells out in seconds on Tmall Global launch
Huda Beauty’s stock of Mercury Retrograde eyeshadow palettes is said to have sold out in seconds upon the brand’s launch on the Tmall Global platform in China, according to a press release published by e-commerce behemoth Alibaba.
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Jumia collaborates with Reckitt Benckiser on hygiene partnership in fight against COVID-19
African e-commerce platform Jumia has partnered with Reckitt Benckiser in a bid to help African consumers access affordable hygiene products in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
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PZ Cussons names former Avon executive as new CEO
PZ Cussons has announced the appointment of Jonathan Myers as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1.
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PZ Cussons finds buyer for Nutricima and completes on Luksja sale
PZ Cussons has announced that it has made progress in the sale of Nigerian dairy business, Nutricima.
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L’Occitane celebrates seven-year partnership with Sightsavers, helping to save the sight of more than 750,000 people in West Africa
L’Occitane is marking seven years in partnership with international development organisation Sightsavers, with the collaboration having helped more than 750,000 people in Burkina Faso.
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Sephora Middle East announces first regional beauty influencer program
Sephora Middle East has announced the launch of its first #SephoraSquad beauty influencer program in the region.
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Beiersdorf joins AAK sustainability program
Beiersdorf has been announced as the latest member of the AAK Sustainability Partner Program.
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L’Occitane, Carefree and Benefit sponsor GirlGamer World Finals
L’Occitane, Carefree and Benefit were among those to sponsor the World Finals of the GirlGamer contest last week, according to the E-sports Observer.
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eos Products expands Shea Better sustainable sourcing program
eos Products has announced the expansion of its Shea Better sustainability program for 2020, in partnership with the Global Shea Alliance (GSA), USAID and their supply chain.
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Chalhoub Group to launch three new e-commerce sites; ‘reassessing’ bricks and mortar strategy
The Chalhoub Group is said to be launching three new e-commerce sites this year as it ‘reassesses’ its bricks and mortar strategy, according to a report by Arabian Business.
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MAC partners with Arab influencers on new lipstick range
MAC has partnered with a slew of Arab influencers in its latest creative collaboration, which will see a new range of lipsticks launched on 26th February.
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Louis Vuitton names General Manager, Middle East
Louis Vuitton has named Marc Sjostedt General Manager for the Middle East region, according to a report published by The MDS.
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Trademark applications in Dubai up 34 percent in 2019
Dubai saw trademark applications increase by 34 percent in 2019 compared to the previous year, according to a report published by Gulf Business.
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MAC launches make-up collection with Egyptian Actress Yasmine Sabri
MAC Cosmetics has launched a new make-up collection in collaboration with Egyptian Actress Yasmine Sabri, named Mac Cosmetics x Yasmine Sabri.
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Unilever Gulf teams up with Bee’ah to tackle plastic waste
Unilever Gulf and Bee’ah have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore an end-to-end integrated plastic recycling management system in the UAE.
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Woolworths names new CEO and the markets approve
Woolworths saw its shares leap 9 percent after it named Roy Bagattini as CEO, according to a report published by Reuters.
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Colgate-Palmolive and Israel importer investigated over parallel blocking import claims
Colgate-Palmolive and its main Israel importer S. Schestowitz are being investigated by the Israel Competition Authority over allegations the two companies worked together to try and block comparison imports as requested by Colgate, according to a report by Haaretz.com.
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Ugandan consumers urged to check for UNBS mark in battle against counterfeits
Shoppers in Uganda are being encouraged to check that products carry the UNBS quality mark, according to a report published by All Africa.
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MAC teams up with Yasmine Sabri for limited edition collection
The Estee Lauder Companies-owned MAC has launched a limited edition collection conceived in collaboration with Egyptian actress Yasmine Sabri for the Middle Eastern market, according to a report published by Scoop Empire.
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Oriflame to pull out of Kenya?
Oriflame is poised to pull out of Kenya, according to a report published by All Africa.
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2019: the year Africa got noticed
Over the past 12 months there has been a noticeable gear change in the amount of attention on Africa from cosmetics and beauty brands both domestic and international.
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Optimized Industries to commence Lifebuoy and Lux soap production
Qatar-based Optimized Industries has struck a deal with Unilever to take over production of Lifebuoy and Lux soap for the local region, according to a report published by The Peninsula Qatar.
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Wipro Consumer Care snaps up Canway Corp
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting (WCCL) has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Canway Corp, according to a report published by LiveMint.
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Gulf chemical makers call for regulation crack down
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is calling for global harmonisation of standards for the classification and labelling of chemicals, according to a report published by Chemical Watch.
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Wuhan set to launch CBD beauty range in South Africa
Wuhan is gearing up to launch its premium CBD cosmetics line in pharmacies, convenience stores and hotels across South Africa.
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IFF freezes Frutarom pay as ‘improper payments’ uncovered
International Flavors and Fragrances has warned that it may freeze payments to several former senior employees of Frutarom linked to the ‘improper payments’ uncovered back in summer, according to a report published by CTech by Calcalist.
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PZ Cussons to delist from Ghana Stock Exchange?
PZ Cussons has announced that it intends to de-list from the Ghana Stock Exchange, according to a report published by Modern Ghana.
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