Berlin acquires Novio to create ‘rigid packaging juggernaut’
Berlin Packaging and Novio Packaging have announced that they have agreed for Berlin to acquire Novio. Terms of the deal, Berlin’s fifth purchase this year, were not disclosed.
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Sky piles US$2 million into zero-waste shopping service Loop
Sky’s impact investment fund, Sky Ocean Ventures, has pledged US$2 million to zero waste shopping service Loop.
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AmorePacific to pull Sulwhasoo counter from Galeries Lafayette
AmorePacific is considering closing down its Sulwhasoo counter, located within Galeries Lafayette’s Paris store, according to a report published by The Investor.
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The Body Shop drafts in sustainability expert as Global Director of Research and Development
Natura &Co-owned The Body Shop has announced the appointment of Roberta Roesler as Global Director of Research and Development. Roesler joins the company from parent firm Natura where she held the role of R&D Manager. Her new role will focus on innovation and...
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Henkel names new CEO as Hans Van Bylen steps down
Henkel has announced that its current CEO, Hans Van Bylen is to step down from his role ‘for personal reasons’ at the end of the year. He will therefore hand over the position to his successor Carsten Knobel, currently CFO, effective January 1, 2020. "After about 35...
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Unilever Ventures backs new beauty search engine Mira
Co-founders Jay Hack and Brandon Garcia have announced the launch of free beauty search engine Mira, which is backed by the venture capital and private equity arm of Unilever, Unilever Ventures. The askmira.com site is said to be ‘democratizing the world of beauty’,...
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A steamy advert shot in 2013 for Dior Homme Eau for Men starring Robert Pattinson and model Camille Rowe has gone viral on social media. The film, titled The Elevator, was directed by Romain Gavras some six years ago and has got consumer attention due to the raunchy...
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L’Occitane reports Q2 ‘decent growth’ boosted by Elemis brand
L’Occitane has reported €374.7 million net sales for the three months ending September, 2019, a boost of 21.7 percent at constant rates. The group reported ‘decent growth across all of its brands and in all key geographic areas’, with Elemis sales said to have...
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Firmenich expands Fine Fragrance team as Sophie Labbé joins as Principal Perfumer
Perfume house Firmenich has announced Sophie Labbé as Principal Perfumer, signalling an expansion of its Fine Fragrance team. Labbé joins the company with more than 30 years’ experience in the industry having worked for the likes of IFF and created scents for brands...
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Henkel reinforces commitment to circular economy with investment in recycling startup Saperatec
German chemical and consumer goods company Henkel has announced an investment into recycling specialist Saperatec as part of its ongoing commitment to a circular economy. The two companies have already been in a collaboration for two years, with the new investment set...
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L’Oréal strikes deal to buy Mugler and Azzaro
L’Oréal has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Mugler and Azzaro fragrance brands from Clarins. Terms of the deal, which is expected to complete in the first quarter of next year were not disclosed. The deal covers Clarins’ entire fragrance...
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Vegan activists close MAC’s Brighton store
Lauder-owned MAC Cosmetics was compelled to close a standalone store in Brighton, UK after a peaceful protest was staged directly outside, according to a report published by local Brighton newspaper, The Argus. The protestors, who were part of activist group Direct...
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Unilever: Dove commits to plastic-free soap and 100 percent-recycled bottles as part of 2025 pledge
Unilever-owned Dove has announced a commitment to plastic-free soap and 100 percent-recycled bottles in new initiatives that will avoid the use of 20,000 tonnes of virgin plastic globally per year. The move is said to be an industry-leading development and part of its...
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Scientists develop artificial skin for smartphones to create deeper emotional connection
Scientists have developed artificial skin for smartphones that is sensitive to human touch actions such as tickling, caressing and pinching. The Skin-On prototype was developed by researchers at the University of Bristol in partnership with Telecomm ParisTech and...
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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 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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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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