Gucci Beauty teams up with Snapchat to launch new Portal Lens as part of Bloom Profumo di Fiori marketing promotion
Gucci Beauty has teamed up with Snapchat to launch a new Portal Lens as part of the marketing promotion for the new Gucci Bloom Profumo di Fiori fragrance.
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Scotland becomes first nation to offer free tampons for all
Scotland has become the first country worldwide to offer free sanitary provisions for those that need it, a landmark move that follows a four-year campaign.
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Symrise to expand Scent & Care activity with acquisition of Sensient’s fragrance business
Flavors & fragrance business Symrise is to expand its Scent & Care activity following the acquisition of Sensient Technologies Corporation’s fragrance business.
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Garnier launches solid shampoo bar
L’Oréal’s Garnier says it has become the first major mass market brand to launch a range of zero waste shampoo bars onto the UK market.
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ECJ rules on free movement for CBD
The European Court of Justice has ruled that CBD is not classified as a narcotic and therefore can benefit from the same free movement of goods between EU Member States that other legal products enjoy, according to a report published by Hemp Today.
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Luxury warns Treasury: we won’t invest in UK if tax free shopping ends
A group of leading retailers and luxury brands have warned the UK Treasury that they will re-visit investment plans if the proposed abolition of duty-free shopping forges ahead, according to a report published in the Financial Times.
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Unilever research finds mouthwash technology could help reduce coronavirus transmission
Unilever has unveiled new research that show that a mouthwash containing CPC technology can reduce the viral load of SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
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L’Oréal Paris names Gemma Chan International Spokesperson
L’Oréal Paris has announced British actor and activist Gemma Chan as International Spokesperson.
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L’Oréal Paris appoints Visna Lim to Global Chief Digital Officer
L’Oréal Paris has announced the promotion of Visna Lim to Global Chief Digital Officer, and will be based in Paris, according to Marketing Interactive.
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Henkel joins Amazon and Global Optimism’s The Climate Change Pledge
In a bid to boost is sustainability credentials, Henkel has joined The Climate Change Pledge, an international cross-industry commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism.
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THG’s Matthew Moulding to receive £830 million pay-out as e-commerce business soars
Matthew Moulding is set to receive one of the biggest pay-outs in UK corporate history, receiving £830 million in shares as his e-commerce retail business THG hit valuation targets following its stock market flotation.
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Croda evolves in fragrant personal care market; acquires Iberchem for €820m
British chemicals company Croda has announced the acquisition of Spanish fragrance and flavors manufacturer Iberchem for €820m in a bid to expand further into the fragrant personal care and market.
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Rimmel London announces major update to Cybersmile Assistant for Anti-Bullying week
Coty-owned Rimmel London and anti-cyberbullying charity The Cybersmile Foundation have announced a major update to the Cybersmile Assistant for Ant-Bullying week
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L’Oréal Luxe partners with Pinterest on luxury fragrance finder
L’Oréal Luxe has partnered with Pinterest on a new luxury fragrance finder, which will feature luxury brands Armani, Viktor & Wolf and YSL, according to a report by AdWeek.
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THG announces new client wins and advances sustainability agenda with launch of THG Eco
THG has announced new partnerships in fashion and beauty as well as an accelerated sustainability focus with the launch of THG Eco.
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Abuse is Not Love: Yves Saint Laurent Beauty launches new global program to help stop domestic violence
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty has announced a global program named Abuse is Not Love, aimed at aimed educating and putting an end to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) by supporting the prevention programs of its non-profit partners.
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L’Oréal UK and Ireland names new MD
L’Oréal UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Thierry Cheval as UK and Ireland Managing Director, effective immediately.
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Beiersdorf unveils climate change action; new Nivea bottle made with 50 percent less plastic
THE WHAT? Beiersdorf has unveiled a raft of climate change action in a bid to tackle the global plastic problem, showcasing a new Nivea bottle that’s made with 50 percent less plastic. THE DETAILS Launched at the Plastic-Free World Conference, the bottle and cap of...
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Inter Parfums beats industry expectations with Q3 results; revenue down 16 percent YOY
Inter Parfums has announced a 16 percent YOY Q3, with net sales reaching $160.6 million, down from $191.2 million. However, the drop was not as severe as predicted, beating predictions by 49 percent, according to Yahoo Finance.
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Cult Beauty names Carmen Busquets as Non-Executive Chairperson
Cult Beauty has named Carmen Busquets as its new Non-Executive Chairperson.
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RB mulls £1 billion bid for personal care portfolio
Reckitt Benckiser is rumored to have received a £1 billion bid for its personal care portfolio, which includes popular brands Clearasil, Veet, E45 and Scholl, according to a report published by The Business Desk, quoting Sky News as its source.
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UK Competition and Markets Authority to crack down on greenwashing
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is set to turn its attention to the widespread practice of ‘greenwashing’, according to a report published by Bloomberg.
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Chanel hikes up prices as ultra luxe booms
Chanel has upped its prices for the second time this year, according to a report published by Reuters.
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation publishes report on plastics progress
Together with the UN Environment Programme, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has published its second annual New Plastics Economy Global Commitment Progress report, with includes detailed data on the progress of individual businesses and government signatories.
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L’Oréal announces reorganization of geographical zones
L’Oréal has announced the reorganization of its geographical zones following the resignation of Jochen Zaumseil, President of the APAC Zone.
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Beiersdorf teams up with Ashoka to support social entrepreneurs survive the pandemic
Beiersdorf has entered into a partnership with global nonprofit organization Ashoka, in an attempt to help social entrepreneurs fight the consequences of the pandemic.
CLICK HEREKeeping up with the pandemic: L’Oréal introduces new digital make-up line
L’Oréal has introduced a new digital-only make-up line that allows users to try out different looks on Google Duo, Snapchat and Instagram using AR tech.
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Tesco overtakes Boots as UK’s biggest personal care and toiletries retailer
Supermarket chain Tesco has taken over Boots as the UK’s biggest personal care and toiletries retailer, giving a clear indicator of consumer buying trends in the wake of the pandemic.
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Pay day is every day: Holland & Barrett revolutionises payroll with instant access function
Holland & Barrett has launched a revolutionary pay roll perk. Employees of the health and well-being store will be able to access their earned pay whenever they require it, according to a report published by Essential Retail.
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Henkel acquires patented epiCS Skin Model Technology
Henkel has closed the acquisition of a patented skin model technology from SkinInVitro. The epiCS® skin models will be manufactured in the Henkel laboratories in Dusseldorf under the German cosmetics manufacturer’s Phenion brand.
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L’Oréal embraces good bacteria with Micreos license
L’Oréal and Dutch biotech firm Micreos have announced the signing of a license agreement to join their expertise in biotechnology and the skin microbiome.
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Amazon launches ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ badge in Europe
Amazon is debuting its Climate Pledge Friendly program in Europe, unveiling some 40,000 products across France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK with one or more of its sustainability certifications.
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Shares in Nivea maker Beiersdorf have fallen 6.3 percent this week after management remained cautious over Q4 results despite strong sales in the third quarter, according to a report by Reuters.
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Henkel relaunches brands with sustainable packaging focus
Henkel has announced the re-launch of major retail brands Nature Box, Gliss Kur and Syoss, adding enhanced sustainability features in the packaging.
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THG shares rise as company upgrades annual revenue guidance
Shares in THG have risen 10.6 percent to 737.3p following upgraded annual guidance from £1.48 billion to £1.52 billion.
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LVMH and Tiffany tie up deal with new purchase price
The ongoing will they, won’t they saga of the LVMH-Tiffany buy out continues, with the jewellery maker now said to be willing to renegotiate on price in order to tie up the deal, according to the Financial Times.
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L’Oréal has joined forces with Total and LanzaTech and is set to create the first plastic cosmetics bottle made by industrial carbon emissions by 2024.
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Now P&G Beauty launches refill system
Following the launch of Unilever’s largest refill pilot in Europe to date yesterday, P&G Beauty has now shared its latest packaging innovation.
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L’Occitane Q2 2021: sales decline slows as lockdowns lifted
L’Occitane has reported its results for the second quarter of FY2021 (three months ended September 30, 2020). The natural beauty group’s sales momentum improved significantly in the second quarter, with the sales decline narrowing to 4.5 percent, compared to the 22.2 percent drop reported in the first quarter of the financial year (three months ended June 30, 2020).
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Unilever launches its biggest refill trial in Europe
Today will see the relaunch of UK supermarket Asda’s Middleton store as a pioneering sustainability store comprising a refill zone supported by Unilever and sustainable and circular economy experts Beauty Kitchen.
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Hermes announces return to growth in Q3
Hermes has announced that sales in the third quarter were up 7 percent at constant exchange rates yoy, driven by strong activity in the group’s stores, momentum in Asia and a significant improvement in all other geographical areas.
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L’Oréal celebrates return to growth as sales up 1.6 percent in Q3
L’Oréal has announced its return to growth as it unveiled its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. While sales dropped 7.4 percent like-for-like over the year to September 30, the French beauty giant is celebrating a small but significant growth (+1.6 percent like-for-like) in the latest three-month period.
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UK House of Lords to question experts on sanctions post Brexit
The House of Lords Security and Justice EU Sub-Committee will hear more detail on the future of UK-EU sanctions collaboration this week in a live session tabled for 10 am tomorrow.
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Unilever third quarter results rebound; refuses short term performance targets due to ‘highly unpredictable’ environment
Unilever Q3 2020 results have reported a better-than-expected growth with underlying sales rising 4 percent, up on analyst predictions of 1.3 percent.
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Christian Dior signs government employee support pledge to help the elderly
Christian Dior has signed an employee support pledge alongside France’s Minister Delegate for Personal independence, Brigitte Bourguignon, that aims to allow support staff that are helping elderly relatives, according to a report by WWD.com.
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Gucci develops partnership with Genies; users to create personalized avatars
Gucci has expanded its relationship with Genies, with the tech company developing its 3-D Avatar software development kit to allow users to create personalized Genies Avatars.
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Elemis announces leadership reshuffle
Elemis has announced a leadership reshuffle, with Noella Gabriel being promoted to Global President and Oriele Frank to Chief Product and Sustainability Officer, effective immediately. Sean Harrington, CEO, has joined the Board of L’Occitane International.
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Estee Lauder takes its breast cancer campaign virtual
The Estee Lauder Companies’ signature brand is hosting a virtual breast self-check as part of its Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiative.
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LVMH CEO ups stake in Lagardere
The Chairman and CEO of LVMH, Bernard Arnault has upped his stake in French publishing company Lagardere to 15.01 percent, via his Group Arnault firm, according to a report published by WWD.
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LVMH Q3: cosmetics slump continues as group sales drop 7 percent
LVMH says it has seen a significant improvement in trends in the third quarter of 2020 however, the owner of Louis Vuitton and Givenchy still experienced a 7 percent drop in revenue in Q3 versus the same period in 2019.
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