Slowdown in China and India contribute to lower-than-expected Unilever Q3 sales
Unilever has reported lower-than-expected Q3 sales, attributed in part to a slowdown in its two biggest emerging markets, China and India, as well as the failed recovery of its Latin American activity. The Dove maker reported 2.9 percent organic sales growth, missing...
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Henkel partners with Alpa to create first chemically recycled plastic as part of BASF ChemCycling scheme
Henkel has teamed up with packaging manufacturer Alpa to create the first chemically recycled plastic bottles as part of the ChemCycling scheme led by BASF. Through chemical recycling and mixed plastic waste that was previously unrecyclable, the pilot project is said...
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The Kooples collaborates with Clarins on new moisturizing lip oil
French luxury brand The Kooples has teamed up with Clarins for the launch of two new moisturizing ‘lip comfort oils’, Dark Stone and Light Stone. The two products feature active plant ingredients, with Dark Stone being a plum shade, while Light Stone is a white oil...
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Khiron set to expand Latin American CBD brand Kuida into UK
Cannabis company Khiron has completed the EU cosmetics regulatory process to bring seven Kuida CBD skincare products to the UK. The range, the first consumer brand under Khiron’s wellness business unit, is set to launch in Q4 2019, with an initial focus on the UK...
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Ardian preps $2.2billion DRT sale
Ardian is said to be preparing for a $2.2 billion sale of French chemicals maker Les Derives Resiniques et Terpeniques (DRT), according to a report by Reuters. The private investment company is working alongside banks Citi and Rothschild on the sale. Ardian and the...
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L’Oréal to relaunch Helena Rubinstein brand in the UK
Helena Rubinstein is set to return to UK beauty counters after a 16-year hiatus, according to a report published by WWD. The L’Oréal-owned brand is landing in Harrods later this month with a 330 sq ft space on the department store’s Fifth Floor, where shoppers will be...
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Firmenich appoints VP Fine Fragrance Europe
Firmenich has announced the appointment of Francesco Riosa as Vice President, Fine Fragrance Europe. Riosa joins Firmenich from Richemont where he held the role of Vice President, Global Marketing for the Panerai watch brand. Prior to this, he has held numerous senior...
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Beiersdorf UK: turnover rose to £220 million at 2018’s close
Newly filed accounts for Beiersdorf’s UK arm reveal that the turnover across the territory rose to £220.6 million at 2018’s end, up from £214.8 million in the prior year, according to a report published by Insider Media. The UK branch of the manufacturer of Nivea’s...
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Cult Beauty up for sale?
Cult Beauty is said to be exploring the possibility of a sale. The company has bought in JP Morgan to advise on its strategic options, according to a report published by City AM quoting Sky News as its source. If founders Jessica DeLuca and Alexia Inge do decide to...
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L’Oréal hit with ASA sun cream advert ban over misleading UVA claims
The Advertising Standard Authority has issued a ban on a TV and radio advert for L’Oréal’s Garnier sun cream following two complaints regarding misleading UVA claims, according to a report by the Drum. The advert for the Garnier Solaire Sensitive Advanced Kids range...
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LVMH achieves 16 percent revenue growth in first nine months
LVMH has reported a revenue growth of 16 percent for the first nine months of 2019, with the perfume & cosmetics arm achieving a record organic growth revenue of 8 percent. The overall revenue reached €38.4 billion, while organic revenue grew 11 percent year on...
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Sulzer starts expansion of Bechhofen GEKA site
Manufacturing firm Sulzer has begun the expansion of the Bechhofen-based GEKA site in order to make the production chain more ‘agile and flexible.’ The company is working on a 10,000 square metre extension, which is set for completion by the end of 2020. The extension...
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Procter & Gamble, Chanel and Coty hit with fine over import agreements in French territories
Procter & Gamble (P&G), Chanel and Coty have been called out for setting up exclusive import agreements in the Antilles, Guyana and Réunion Island, with the France competition authority handing down fines totally 176,000 euros, according to WWD.com. The...
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Estée Lauder Companies UK chief quits amidst claims of inappropriate relationship with co-worker
Philippe Warnery has stepped down from his position as President of Estée Lauder Companies UK and Ireland following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a co-worker. Warnery, who is married with two children, cited ‘family reasons’ for leaving his...
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Amanda Seyfried announced as Lancôme’s new Global Ambassador
L'Oreal-owned Lancôme has announced Amanda Seyfried as its new Global Ambassador. The Actress and Singer was said to be a ‘natural match’ for the company, with her philanthropic work aligning with Lancôme’s Writer Her Future cause. Francoise Lehmann, Lancôme...
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LVMH names new CEO for Guerlain
LVMH has announced the appointment of Veronique Courtois as CEO of its Guerlain brand, effective November 1, according to a report published by WWD. Courtois is currently Brand General Director at Parfums Christian Dior, a role she’s held for the past decade. She will...
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MAC and Commes des Garcons launch tattoo collab
The Estee Lauder Companies-owned MAC and fashion brand Commes des Garcons have teamed up to launch a special limited edition collection, according to a report published by Dazed Digital. The new range pays homage to the label’s ‘tattoo-like prints’ and is designed to...
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A waste-free world: Unilever to eliminate more than 100,000 tonnes of plastic packaging by 2025
Unilever has announced some ambitious new commitments to reduce its plastic waste and help create a circular economy for plastics. The Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant has pledged to halve its use of virgin plastic by 2025, reducing its absolute use of plastic packaging by...
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Boots: all our wipes will be biodegradable by 2020
Boots is claiming to be the first UK retailer to offer a sustainable private label option for those looking to purchase baby wipes, saving some 200 tonnes of plastic per based on average sales figures of its own brand baby wipes, according to a report published by the...
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Emily Pittman appointed to head up Unilever Ireland
Unilever has announced the promotion of Emily Pittman as Vice President and General Manager for its Irish division. Pittman will be based at the company’s Dublin HQ and take responsibility for Unilever’s growing business in Ireland, leading the Irish sales and...
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Boots’ Ken Murphy to replace Dan Walker as Tesco chief
Ken Murphy has been announced as the new Chief Executive of Tesco, having previously held a series of high-profile positions at Boots. Murphy will replace current Tesco head Dan Walker, who will leave the role next year, with industry insiders expressing shock at his...
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Crayola Beauty scores shelf space at Sephora
Popular children’s crayon brand Crayola is set to roll out its recently launched beauty line into 1,200 Sephora stores across Europe, according to a report published by License Global. The range, which launched on Asos last year, also revealed ambitious plans to...
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PZ Cussons: Market conditions will remain challenging
PZ Cussons has warned that it expects market conditions to remain challenging across its key geographies for the balance of the first half of the year. In a trading statement published last week, the manufacturer of Carex and St Tropez flagged the fact that its key...
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Waitrose MD to step down as John Lewis merges with its supermarket arm
The John Lewis Partnership has announced plans to usher in a new management structure that will eliminate divisional boards and separate Managing Directors for the John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners brands and instead introduce a single Executive...
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Have you checked? The Estee Lauder Companies to promote breast health throughout October
The Estee Lauder Companies UK & Ireland Breast Cancer Campaign, alongside a range of experts, is encouraging women of all ages to be mindful of their breast health and check regularly for signs of cancer. The company, in partnership with Breast Cancer Now, will...
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Dior names Gisele Bundchen face of Capture Totale
Dior has named supermodel Gisele Bundchen as the face of its skin care line Capture Totale, according to a report published by WWD. Bundchen will star in a print and digital campaign for the LVMH-owned brand next year. “The perfect embodiment of healthy beauty, our...
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BASF moves into natural flavors and fragrances with acquisition of Isobionics
BASF has announced that it will enter the natural flavors and fragrances market with the acquisition of Isobionics and a partnership with Conagen. The company will make its naturals debut with vanillin, nootkatone and valencene. “Reflecting the potential of changing...
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Sephora to accept crypto currency in store
Branches of Sephora throughout France could soon accept bitcoins as payment, according to a report published by The Local. The LVMH-owned retailer is one of several French chains to sign up to Global POS’ Easy2Play payment platform and EasyWallet app. The technology...
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Procter & Gamble joins On Pack Recycling Label scheme
Procter & Gamble has announced that it has joined the On Pack Recycling Label scheme, according to a report published by Let’s Recycle. The US FMCG giant chose UK Recycle Week to announce the new initiative and claims that the new system will give consumers...
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L’Oréal Paris’ runway spectacular returns to Paris for third year
L’Oréal Paris hosted a runway spectacular at the Monnaie de Paris on Saturday. Le Defile L’Oréal Paris is the brand’s annual celebration of beauty, fashion and Parisian excellence and is broadcast via the brand’s social media channels. This year the show featured a...
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Quadpack beefs up German presence with acquisition of Louvrette
Quadpack has announced the acquisition of German industrial cosmetics packaging company Louvrette. The acquisition will greatly increase Quadpack’s injection-moulding capacity, making it one of the leading jar manufacturers in Europe. Terms of the deal were not...
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Shiseido and Watsons stage Singapore pop-up
Shiseido Singapore has teamed up with Watsons to launch a J-beauty showcase on Orchard Road, according to a report published by Marketing Interactive. My Japanese Beauty Pop Up Store will be in situ through October 20 and will feature several Shiseido Group brands,...
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The Body Shop achieves B Corp certification
The Body Shop has achieved B Corp certification, a status given to companies that are said to meet high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Awarded by B Lab, a...
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Firmenich to acquire minority stake in Robertet
Fragrance and flavors supplier Firmenich has agreed the acquisition of a 17 percent stake in French natural ingredients producer Robertet. Having made a deal with First Eagle Investment Management to purchase the Robertet stake held by its advisory client, Firmenich...
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Estée Lauder Companies reports ‘significant progress’ in environmental sustainability goals
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has reported ‘significant progress’ towards achieving its environmental sustainability goals, which include achieving Net Zero carbon emissions and sourcing 100% renewable energy (RE100) by the end of 2020. Having made the announcement...
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Henkel appoints Michael Nilles Chief Digital & Information Officer
Henkel has announced the appointment of Michael Nilles as the new Chief Digital & Information Officer. Effective 1st October, 2019, Nilles joins the company from the Schindler Group where he held the position of Chief Digital Officer and Chief Information Officer...
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Kylie Jenner unveils Balmain collab at Paris Fashion Week
Kylie Jenner is set to launch a make-up collab with French designer Balmain on Friday. The collection will debut at Balmain’s runway show at Paris Fashion Week and will be sold online via the Kylie Cosmetics website, according to a report published by WWD. The...
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The Body Shop unveils green concept store
The Body Shop is reigniting its activist spirit starting with a new concept store on London’s Oxford street. The Natura &Co-owned brand has transformed the shop, which sits opposite Bond Street station, into an ‘interactive activist workshop’ with an activism...
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UK travellers warned not to take CBD-based beauty products to UAE
The British government has warned UK holidaymakers to leave CBD-based beauty products at home when travelling to the UAE, according to a report published by CNN. “Some skin care products and e-cigarette refills may contain ingredients that are illegal in the UAE, such...
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Unilever achieves full renewable energy across five continents
Unilever has achieved full renewable energy across five continents, with its factories, offices, R&D facilities, data centres, warehouses and distribution centres now powered by 100 per cent renewable grid energy. The personal care giant has achieved the...
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IFF-Lucas Meyer Cosmetics looks to cater to conscious consumers with Speximo acquisition
IFF and its affiliate Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has announced the acquisition of Swedish technology company Speximo AB in a bid to better cater to consumers seeking eco-friendly products. The company focuses on the creation of next generation stabilization and...
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CEW UK announces 2019 Achiever Award winners
CEW UK has announced the winners of the 2019 Achiever Awards, who will be honoured at a ceremony on 30th October, 2019 at the Rosewood Hotel, London. Charlotte Tilbury, Founder of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, scooped the Lifetime Achiever award for distinguishing herself...
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DSM considers DuPont’s $25 billion nutrition business
Royal DSM is reported to be one of the company’s exploring the acquisition possibility of DuPont’s nutrition and bioscience business, according to Bloomberg. Unnamed sources told the newspaper that the Dutch health, nutrition and materials firm is said to be eyeing up...
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Victoria Beckham debuts her beauty line at London Fashion Week
Victoria Beckham has unveiled her much anticipated beauty line, according to a report published by WWD. The new color cosmetics collection will be sold via the designer’s London store as well as online via the brand’s website. Victoria Beckham beauty is billed as a...
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Geka appoints new Head of Beauty
Sulzer-owned Geka has announced the appointment of Florent Lafond as Head of Beauty, effective immediately. Lafond joins the company from Aptar where he was General Manager EMEA of the beauty and personal care division. “With Florent we are ensuring continuity for the...
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Henkel targets millennials with new employer branding campaign
Henkel has unveiled a new employer branding campaign, ‘For Those That Step Up’, which focuses on individuals and their experience with the company in a bid to attract millennials. The relaunch features a website and global talent-communication material, with the look...
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Avon expands into vegan skincare market with launch of Distillery range
Avon UK has launched a new range of vegan and eco-friendly skincare named Distillery, with a global rollout set to take place over the coming year. The range of facial skin care products includes a cleansing balm, SPF25 day cream, night cream, vitamin C powder and...
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Revlon to open free beauty salon in London
To celebrate the launch of its ColorStay 24HR Longwear Foundation, Revlon is opening a beauty salon with a difference in London at the end of September. The difference? It’s free, and will ‘trade’ for just 24 hours, according to a report published by Dazed Digital....
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Beiersdorf launches Skin Stories, its first new brand in more than 30 years
Beiersdorf has announced the imminent launch of its first new brand in more than 30 years. The manufacturer of Nivea’s new business unit, Oscar & Paul, will debut its Skin Stories brand at the end of this month. Skin Stories – Performance Cosmetics was developed...
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Puig strikes fragrance deal with Argentinian fashion house Rapsodia
After announcing its investment in Colombian Loto del Sur earlier this year, Puig is expanding its Latin American presence still further with a partnership with Argentinian fashion house, Rapsodia, according to a report published by Mds. The duo debuted the clothing...
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