MAC and John Lewis drop back-to-school make-up class following parent backlash
MAC cosmetics and UK retailer John Lewis have dropped a planned back-to-school make-up class following backlash from parents and campaigners, according to a report by The Times. Aimed at children as young as 12, the 'Mac back to school mini masterclass' was due to be...
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Beiersdorf 1H: La Prairie a highlight as group sales up 4.8 percent
Beiersdorf has released its results for the first six months of 2019, ended June 30. The German manufacturer of Nivea saw sales rise 4.8 percent (6.2 percent in nominal terms) to €3,837 million. The Consumer Business unit bettered overall sales growth, up 5.3 percent...
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‘This is the future of personal care’: Mother Dirt to become Harvey Nichols’ first microbiome brand
Mother Dirt has announced its launch into Harvey Nichols stores in the UK and Ireland in August. The Boston-based microbiome company will be the first probiotic skin care line to be stocked by the luxury department store. The launch will coincide with a pop-up in the...
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Reckitt Benckiser partners with Founders Factory to invest in start-ups
Reckitt Benckiser has announced the launch of a Joint Venture with Founders Factory aimed at discovering and developing start-ups in hygiene and home categories. Founders Factory Hygiene and Home will invest in a number of fast-growth start-ups sourced through...
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Evonik acquisition of PeroxyChem delayed by FTC lawsuit
The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block Evonik’s proposed US$625 million acquisition of PeroxyChem in the belief that the deal will lead to price hikes, according to a report published by Reuters. The German specialty chemicals manufacturer said in a press...
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Henkel to open source recyclability tool
Henkel is set to make a specially developed software tool that can determine the recyclability of new packaging quickly and reliably publicly available. The German FMCG manufacturer’s EasyD4R tool is now easily accessed via Henkel’s website and it’s hoped that more...
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Ukraine to ban animal testing?
The Ukrainian Ministry of Health is hoping to bring Ukraine’s stance on animal testing for cosmetics in line with the European Union’s legislation, according to a report published by Ukrainian News. “The requirements for cosmetics in the Ukrainian market will be the...
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Holiday Inn and InterContinental hotels say ‘no’ to plastic miniatures in eco-drive
The owner of InterContinental Hotels Group and Holiday Inn has stated the hotel chains will no longer use miniatures in the bathrooms in a bid to reduce single-use plastic waste that goes into the oceans. The companies will now switch to bulk-sized bathroom products...
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Clariant new CEO leaves role due to ‘personal reasons’
Ernesto Occhiello, the new Chief Executive of Clariant, has left his role due to ‘personal reasons’, according to a report by the Financial Times. Having only taken up the position 10 months ago, Occhiello has left his role with ‘immediate effect’, causing Clariant...
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L’Oréal reports shrinking sales growth due to North America slowdown
L’Oréal has reported weaker-than-expected sales growth for the second quarter, attributed to a slowdown in sales in its North American division. Like-for-like sales for the three months ending June 30 gained 6.8 percent to €7.26bn, down from the 7.4 percent growth as...
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Covent Garden and British Beauty Council to launch first London Beauty Week
Covent Garden and the British Beauty Council have teamed up to launch the first London Beauty Week, which will take place from 11th-15th September. Set to host a number of trade and consumer events to mirror London Fashion Week, London Beauty Week will showcase ‘some...
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Henkel acquires Los Angeles-based customized hair company eSalon.com
German personal care giant Henkel has acquired a 51 percent stake in Los Angeles-based customized hair company eSalon.com. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, however, it is reported that the eSalon.com management team will stay on board following the...
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GEKA to open own production plant in Shanghai
German cosmetic brush, packaging and applicator manufacturer GEKA is set to expand its presence in the Asian market with the opening of its own production plant in Shanghai. The company will be working with its parent company Sulzer and incorporate production...
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One future: Natura &Co takes decisive action on climate change
Natura &Co has announced that it is stepping up its commitment on tackling climate change ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit in September. The commitment is the first major pledge to be made by the company since its formation following the union of The Body...
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Unilever H1 2019: emerging markets help push growth to 3.3 percent
Unilever has announced its results for the first half of fiscal 2019. The Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant saw underlying sales growth of 3.3 percent over the first six months of the financial year, which it attributed to a strong performance from emerging markets, where sales...
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Ecovadis releases 2019 Sustainable Procurement Barometer
EcoVadis has unveiled its 2019 Sustainable Procurement Barometer: From Compliance to Performance report, which reveals how sustainability is evolving in procurement priorities. Compiled together with NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, the analysis suggests...
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Red Consultancy scoops global Avon account
Avon has announced Red Consultancy as its global cause, brand and corporate communications agency, according to a report published by PR Week. The agency won the account in a competitive pitch, with the brief covering global strategy and news streamlining, creating...
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Lush unveils ‘carbon positive’ cork packaging
British naturals company Lush has unveiled its carbon positive packaging, which is made out of biodegradable cork. The company, which states the development is a ‘world first’, will use the packaging for its range of solid shampoos and other naked products, with the...
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Croda sales hit by China/U.S. trade wars and new Chinese laws
British chemicals chemicals company Croda has announced lower-than-expected first half profits, which were down 2.5 percent to £170.6million at adjusted profit before tax. Failing to meet the expected £174 million, the company is said to have been affected by the...
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Beiersdorf reviews Northern Europe media account
Beiersdorf is reviewing its media and buying account for its Northern Europe operations, with current agency Wavemaker, part of the WPP Agency, having decided not to repitch, according to Campaign Live. The German personal care giant last reviewed the account three...
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Givaudan strengthens presence in global fragrance market with Drom acquisition
Givaudan has announced the acquisition of perfume house Drom in a bid to further cement its foothold on the global fragrance market. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed, with Givaudan funding the deal through existing resources. According to Givaudan, “Drom’s...
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BASF, Henkel, Roche fall victim to cyberattack
BASF, Henkel and Roche are amongst many German bluechip companies that have fallen prey to a cyber attack which was reportedly undertaken by a group most likely working for the Chinese government. The attack was widely reported in the German media before being...
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L’Occitane net sales bolstered by Elemis acquisition
L’Occitane has announced a 16.2 percent increase in net sales for the three months ended June 2019, bolstered by the acquisition of spa brand Elemis in March this year. Net sales were €352.5 million, with Elemis sales having been consolidated since April 2019....
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Male cosmetics brand WOMO launches into India
Male cosmetics brand WOMO is set to enter the Indian market, with a range of products including fragrance, skin care, beard and hair care products. The brand, owned by Percassi and Genesis Luxury, a Reliance Brands Limited company, will open a flagship store in Mumbai...
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CDP on deforestation: L’Oréal and Beiersdorf lead the way on sustainable sourcing of palm oil
The CDP has singled out L’Oréal and Beiersdorf as two of the very few companies deserving of praise for the way they engage with suppliers on the protection of forests, particularly when it comes to the sustainable sourcing of palm oil. Some 70 percent of the 1,500...
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Unilever to up efficiency with digital factories
Unilever is building digital twins for its factories in order to test out operational changes and monitor conditions in the virtual world, according to a report published by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The strategy will enable the Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant...
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‘Excellent sales growth’: Givaudan reports 1H 2019
Givaudan saw sales rise 6.3 percent (like-for-like) over the first half of the year, reaching CHF3,094 million, beating analyst expectations. The fragrance division was a particular highlight with sales up 8.6 percent to CHF1,3621 million and all three sub-divisions...
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Chanel announces Margot Robbie as face of new scent
Chanel is poised to launch a new scent this fall and has chosen Margot Robbie to star in the campaign, according to a report published by WWD. The French fashion house appointed the actress as its fragrance ambassador back in May and has now confirmed that she will...
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Croda has announced the acquisition of Rewitec. The German friction and wear reduction specialist’s team will form part of the UK specialty chemicals firm’s Performance Technologies business. “We are delighted to bring the products and expertise of Rewitec into the...
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Jo Malone names Star Wars actor John Boyega ‘first London gent’
Jo Malone has named actor John Boyega as its first male global ambassador or, as the The Estee Lauder Companies-owned brand puts it ‘first London gent’. Best known for his leading role in Star Wars, the Peckham-born movie star ‘reverberates with vigour and energy’,...
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L’Oréal welcomes new faces to its Executive Committee
L’Oréal has announced a series of appointments to its Executive Committee. Alexandra Palt, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and Executive Vice President of the Fondation L’Oréal; Vincent Boinay, General Manager for Travel Retail Worldwide and Fabrice Megarbane,...
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Colgate-Palmolive to acquire Filorga skin care portfolio
Colgate-Palmolive has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Laboratoires Filorga Cosmetiques Skin Care Business for €1,495.5 million (US$1,690 million). The purchase of the French premium anti-aging brand forms part of Colgate’s strategy to focus on its higher...
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Beauty industry contributed £28.4 billion to UK economy in 2018
Consumer spending on beauty in the UK reached £27.2 billion in 2018, according to a new report commissioned by the British Beauty Council, which aims to quantify, for the first time, the total contribution made by the beauty industry to the UK economy in 2018. Care...
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Unilever has unveiled its new Tinder-style decision-making app, named Idea Swipe, according to a report by Marketing Week. The app has been designed in order to maximise creativity and ‘create double the impact in half the time and cost’. Using a system much like the...
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CEW partners with Landsec to create beauty pop up opportunities in UK
Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced a partnership with retail specialist Landsec to offer beauty brands the opportunity to launch pop-up stores in UK outlets such as Bluewater, Kent, and Westgate, Oxford. As of July, CEW members will be able to register their...
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Opinion on the solubility of synthetic amorphous silica adopted by the EU
The EU has adopted an Opinion on the solubility of synthetic amorphous silica for cosmetics products after a commenting period of nine weeks following the initial publication. The EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has deduced that none of the SAS...
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Dutch supermarket Ekoplaza to adopt Greenpeace Rang-tan ad
Greenpeace has granted Dutch supermarket chain Ekoplaza permission to use its Rang-tan creative, according to a report published by The Drum. The video, which highlights the dangers of deforestation for palm oil was repurposed by UK frozen food chain Iceland for its...
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Australian supermodel named as face for new Valentino scent
Adut Akech has been named as the face of Valentino’s latest fragrance launch, according to a report published by Adelaide Now. The Australian-South Sudanese supermodel will front a campaign for Born in Roma – the Italian designer’s new scent and the first to emerge...
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Lancôme prepares to launch new fragrance Idôle
L’Oréal-owned Lancôme is preparing to make a splash with its new fragrance, Idôle, fronted by Zendaya Coleman, which is due to launch on August 22, according to a report published by WWD. The scent is aimed firmly at the millennial market and, indeed, was inspired by...
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Turkey’s first olive oil museum housed in former soap shop
Turkey's first museum for olive oil, Adatepe Olive Oil Museum welcomes some 50,000 visitors a year, according to a report published by Hurriyet Daily News. Located in the Cannakkale province in the north-west, the museum charts the history of this Mediterranean staple...
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H&H Group snaps up Aurelia Probiotic Skincare
Hong Kong-based Health & Happiness (H&H) has acquired Aurelia Probiotic Skincare, an ultra premium skin care brand that combines sustainably sourced bio-organic botanical ingredients and probiotics, according to a report published by WWD. The deal will further...
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Reckitt Benckiser and PZ Cussons partner with Airbus to verify No Deforestation claim
Reckitt Benckiser and PZ Cussons have partnered with Earthworm Foundation and Airbus in order to monitor their palm oil supply chain and ensure that their No Deforestation claim is verified, according to a report published by Geospatial World. Using Starling satellite...
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EU Commission supports move towards digital labelling for cosmetics
The Director of the European Commission has called for Europe’s labelling legislation to be revisited to reflect the new digital solution available to chemical companies, according to a report published by Chemical Watch. Labelling requirements for toys, detergents...
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Dm-Drogerie Markt introduces Alipay to boost sales from Chinese consumers
German drugstore chain Dm-Drogerie Markt has introduced Alipay into its stores in a bid to capitalize on sales from Chinese tourists. Partnering with the payment system provider the German retailer will enable tourists from China to shop at over 1,970 Dm-Drogerie...
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L’Oréal to buy Mugler and Azzaro?
L’Oréal and Clarins are said to be in talks over a possible purchase of the latter’s fine fragrance portfolio, according to a report published by Reuters. “The perfume category is at the heart of our global strategy for growth… we would be thrilled to welcome Mugler...
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France’s wealth gap grows as beauty billionaires see fastest fortune growth
France’s billionaires have enjoyed the steepest increase to their fortunes in the world, according to a report published by Bloomberg. The 14 French citizens listed on Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index saw their collective net worth grow 35 percent over the first six...
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Geka unveils eco mascara design, vertTENTATION
Geka has taken a ‘huge step’ for sustainable beauty, launching a ‘green mascara’ concept at Make Up in Paris. The vertTENTATION line comprises three mascaras, one lengthening, one defining and one volumizing. Formulas are vegan and free from parabens, allergens and...
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Boots to open concept store in London
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s UK drugstore chain Boots is set to open a concept store in London’s Covent Garden, according to a report published by The Guardian. The new flagship, which will open this week, features a marble-tiled beauty hall stocked with some 300...
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Plastic fantastic: L’Oréal buys minority stake in recycling tech firm Carbios
L’Oréal has purchased a minority stake in Carbios, a company pioneering bio-industrial solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastic and textile polymers. The French beauty giant’s investment was made via its corporate venture capital fund, BOLD (Business...
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‘We don’t do gay at Nivea’: FCB resigns from Nivea account over homophobic comments
FCB and Nivea are set to part ways after the Beiersdorf-owned brand rejected an image of men’s hands touching, with a senior Nivea employee reportedly saying that ‘We don’t do gay at Nivea’, according to a report published by Forbes. FCB will work out its contract,...
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