Primark’s PS… cosmetics range achieves Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny certification
Budget UK retailer Primark has announced that its PS… own brand cosmetics range has been awarded the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny certification. The range, which includes make-up, skincare and haircare products, will now have the Leaping Bunny logo added...
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Procter & Gamble: Is the personal care giant in the running to acquire Bristol-Myers Squibb unit?
Procter & Gamble has been lauded as one of the companies in the running to make a bid for Bristol-Myers Squib European OTC unit Upsa, according to Reuters sources. P&G has been named alongside Stada, Zentiva, Mylan and Recordati as possible bid makers, with...
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Blue Gem acquires Iconic London beauty brand
Private equity firm Blue Gem LP has acquired global beauty brand Iconic London three years after the brand’s launch. The acquisition will add to Blue Gem’s growing beauty division, which includes QMS Medicosmetics, and will see a huge US roll out of Iconic London...
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New plant-based glitter brand Bioglitter announces approved resellers scheme
New biodegradable glitter brand Bioglitter has announced an approved resellers scheme that is designed to assure customers of the ‘green’ nature of the product. According to parent company Ronald Britton, the new approved Bioglitter brand licensee scheme will allow...
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Duty free set to benefit from imposing trade war, says Dufry
The looming trade war between the world’s biggest countries could be set to benefit the duty free industry, says the world’s largest duty-free retailer Dufry. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg.com, Chief Executive Officer Julian Diaz said that tax-free airport...
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‘Trust is the new currency’ – L’Oréal sees GDPR silver lining in data cull
L’Oréal has stated it is welcoming the unintentional data clear up that has emerged as a result of the recently implemented EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), stating that it is helping the company target specific consumers who genuinely want to interact...
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Little Mix launches first namesake cosmetics brand
British pop group Little Mix, made up of Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, has announced the launch of its first cosmetics brand, LMX by Little Mix. The range is being developed by manufacturers SLG, the name behind Zoella Beauty and...
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igniteXL launches new beauty technology acceleration program SVBeautyTech
igniteXL has launched a Silicone valley-based new beauty technology acceleration program in collaboration with Draper University, named SVBeautyTech. Managed by Claire Chang, Founder and Managing Director of accelerator and seed fund igniteXL, the program is offering...
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ASOS appoints ex-ITV boss as new Chairman
Online fashion and beauty retailer ASOS has announced the appointment of Adam Crozier as its new Chairman. Having previously held the role of Chief Executive of commercial broadcaster ITV, Crozier is said to be reassuring investors that planned infrastructures won’t...
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Experts discover new way to eliminate body odour heralding new wave of deodorants
Experts are said to have unveiled what causes body odour, with the discovery said to be a step forward in creating a new wave of more effective deodorants. Scientists at York University, alongside scientists at Oxford University, unveiled that it was the...
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Insular, complacent and bureaucratic: Activist investor pushes for Nestle three-way split
Activist investor Dan Loeb is calling on Nestle to split into three divisions, according to a report published by the New York Post. The Third Point investor, who owns a $3 billion stake in the company, has written to the company’s board strongly suggesting that the...
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McBride to sell personal care liquids business to Royal Sanders Group for £12.5 million
McBride has announced that it is to sell its European personal care liquids business to Royal Sanders Group in a cash deal worth £12.5 million. The move comes as the leading European contract manufacturer issued a profit warning, and is part of its strategy (announced...
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The high street fights back: Carrefour and Tesco form global purchasing alliance
Bricks and mortar retailers are fighting back against the onslaught of Amazon and the discounters – or so says the latest partnership formed between supermarket giants Tesco and Carrefour. The UK and French chains have teamed up in a purchasing alliance to enable them...
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Consolidation is what we need: Elementis to acquire Mondo Minerals for US$600 million
UK-based specialty chemicals producer Elementis has announced that it is to acquire Mondo Minerals from Advent International for US$600 million. The move will enable Elementis to move into talc additives for cosmetics. “This is a very compelling opportunity for...
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Dove commits to transparent imagery with new No Digital Distortion Mark
Unilever-owned Dove has announced the launch of its new No Digital Distortion mark, which aims to show women and girls that the images they see have not been digitally altered. The mark will be rolled out globally across all content and will begin in July with its...
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Jo Malone London collaborates with NSPCC to improve parental mental health
Jo Malone London has joined forces with the NSPCC to help parents across the UK deal with mental health problems and to break down stigmas related to these issues. Launching the White Lilac & Rhubarb candle on July 1st as part of the company’s Charity Home Candle...
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Unilever to acquire majority stake in Italian person care company Equilibra
Unilever is set to acquire a 75 percent stake in Italian personal care company Equilibra. Subject to regulatory approval, the personal care giant will develop its foothold in the Italian wellbeing market through the purchase, with Equilibra offering a range of natural...
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Lush launches 40 shades of limited edition solid foundation
Natural beauty company Lush is due to launch a limited edition collection of solid foundations named Slap Sticks in a range of 40 different shades. Sticking to its ethical stance, the range is vegan and cruelty free and, launching tomorrow, will initially only be...
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Unilever Global Comms and Sustainability Chief to step down
Unilever’s SVP Sustainable Business Development and Communications, Sue Garrard is to step down from her role at the end of August, according to a report published by PR Week. According to the report, her role will not be replaced directly with Paul Matthews, VP...
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EQT VIII fund and PSP Investments to buy Azelis
Global specialty chemicals firm Azelis has announced that owner Funds advised by Apax Partners has received a binding offer and has entered into exclusive discussions to sell Azelis to EQT VIII and PSP Investments. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed and...
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Markle Sparkle: Meghan works her magic on Maybelline mascara
First Kate, now Meghan, the newest members of the Royal family can sell-out products in seconds by mere association, so it’s no surprise that when Meghan Markle's ex-make-up artist told reporters that the Duchess of Sussex was fond of Maybelline mascara the brand went...
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L’Oréal buddies up with Groupe Casino to launch wellness concept store
L’Oréal and Group Casino have partnered to launch a new retail concept in Paris, according to a report published by the Financial Times. Le drugstore parisien, as the new concept has been dubbed is set to open its doors at two Franprix locations in Paris this weekend...
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Chanel reports sales for the first time: and they’re BIG
Chanel has disclosed an unprecedented amount of financial information in order to dispel takeover rumors, according to a report published by Bloomberg. The luxury fashion label reported sales of US$9.6 billion in 2017, up 11 percent in constant currency terms on the...
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Now Beiersdorf’s CEO is to step down; follows CFO resignation
The CEO of Beiersdorf, Stefan Heidenreich is to step down, according to a report published by Reuters. Heidenreich is the second top executive to tender his resignation this year, with CFO Jesper Andersen due to leave the company this month. Beiersdorf’s Board and...
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Unilever calls for the elimination of outdated stereotypes with new multi-million Rexona, XIX Entertainment and Now United collaboration
Unilever has called for content creators and distributors to eliminate outdated stereotypes and has announced a three-year multi-million-dollar deal with its Rexona deodorant brand, XIX Entertainment and Now United to co-create content that represents different...
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Henkel aims to improve packaging sustainability with new group partnership
Consumer goods company Henkel has announced a joint partnership with packaging manufacturer Mondi, plastics manufacturer Borealis and the recycling technology company APK in a collaboration that aims to ‘significantly improve the sustainability of plastic multi-layer...
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Croda scoops Low Carbon Award at Chemical Industry Awards
British ingredients maker Croda has won the Low Carbon Award at the Chemical Industry Awards, recognised for its stretching carbon emission intensity reduction target. The award looks at highlighting excellence at company, site and individual level, with Croda stating...
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Unilever to increase domestic production in Greece due to product demand
Unilever is set to develop a new production line in Greece in order to cater to the growing demand for product currently available via Italian imports into the country. The personal care giant has predicted it will produce the first liquid detergents at its plant in...
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Jennifer Lawrence to front upcoming Dior fragrance campaign
US movie star Jennifer Lawrence is set to front the upcoming Dior fragrance campaign, according to a report by WWD.com. While no further details of the launch have been announced, according to a company statement, the scent is “an unprecedented fragrance and a...
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‘We won’t buy followers’: Unilever’s Weed cracks down on influencer fraud
Unilever CMO Keith Weed has laid out a triptych of policies that will guide the company’s social media marketing from here on in, according to a report published by PR Week. Weed outlined the new stance at Cannes Lions earlier this week, pledging first to cut ties...
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Victoria Beckham appoints new CEO to drive digital
Pop star turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham has named a new CEO for her label. Paolo Riva will join the womenswear brand in September, according to a report published by Fashion Network. Prior to this role, Riva held the position of CEO at Diane Von Furstenberg....
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L’Oréal to debut digital beauty assistant for NYX Professional Makeup
L’Oréal is set to harness the power of augmented reality and livestreaming technologies in its latest launch: a digital, tailored, make-up counter experience, according to a report published by Ad Week. The French beauty giant demonstrated its new tool at Cannes Lions...
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Isabel Marant to launch collab with L’Oréal Paris
L’Oréal Paris has announced that it will launch a collaborative make-up line with fashion designer Isabel Marant to coincide with her catwalk show at fashion week, according to a report published by Harpers Bazaar. Marant, who is known for her minimal look and...
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PZ Cussons warns of low profit as consumer spending slows
PZ Cussons has announced that it expects its profits to be at the lower end of its revised range, according to a report published by The Times. The manufacturer of Imperial Leather and Carex soaps said that, while UK consumer spending was in line with expectation,...
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Dove Men+Care launches global campaign to champion paternity leave
Unilever-owned Dove Men+Care has launched a global campaign that aims to champion better paternity leave for dads and challenge stereotypes around men as caregivers. In a bid to spark a cultural movement around paid parental leave, the company is looking to drive...
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Procter & Gamble has collaborated with Netherlands online retailer bol.com to launch a 60-second video that promotes gifts for Father’s Day. The video, produced by digital agency Dept, features ‘Old Spice’ actor Isaiah Mustafa and provides a humorous do’s and...
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Oriflame and Faberlic accused of illegally using Fifa World Cup imagery
Cosmetics companies Oriflame and Faberlic have been illegally using Fifa World Cup Imagery, according to Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS). The agency is set to launch administrative proceedings against both companies in due course, with the FAS stating that...
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Australian MGC Pharmaceuticals cannabis cosmetics range set to sell in Harvey Nichols
Luxury UK retailer Harvey Nichols is set to stock ASX-listed MGC Pharmaceuticals’ medicinal cannabis cosmetics line, with the store announcing it will sell the MGC Derma and Derma Plus ranges. The range of 18 products, which contain cannabidiol, will be sold via the...
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Olaplex triumphs over L’Oréal in UK patent case
US start-up Olaplex has successfully challenged the biggest cosmetics company in the world in a patent infringement case in the UK High Court, according to a report published by The Financial Times. Olaplex launched its three-step hair bonding system in 2014 and was...
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Now L’Oréal makes transparency pledge: French beauty giant to disclose fragrance ingredients
L’Oréal has revealed plans to disclose certain fragrance ingredients for its products, according to a report published by Chemical Watch. A spokesperson for the French beauty giant declined to confirm a specific launch date for the initiative to the publication,...
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CEW President honored in Queen’s Birthday list
The President of Cosmetic Executive Women, Caroline Neville, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The award is in recognition of her work in promoting the UK Beauty industry, mentoring female...
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We want to build a digital version of Estee Lauder: The Hut Group reveals grand plans
The Hut Group Founder Matthew Moulding is planning to build an empire to rival US prestige beauty giant The Estee Lauder Companies, according to a report published in The Sunday Times. “Estee Lauder turns over US$12 billion,” Moulding told The Sunday Times. “No one...
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Schwarzkopf launches Million Chances Award
Schwarzkopf has this week launched its Million Chances Award, which the company has dedicated to charitable initiatives and projects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to support girls and women in catering to their varying needs. The awards will have three...
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Carrefour looks to China as ‘testing ground’ for group
Europe’s largest retailer Carrefour has stated it is looking to China as the prime location in which to test new methods to encourage more purchases. Having opened its first technologically-advanced store in Shanghai last month in collaboration with tech giant...
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Industry First : Garnier products become first mass market brand to receive Cradle to Cradle certification
Garnier has received the Cradle to Cradle Silver certification for five of its products from the Garnier SkinActive line. The L’Oréal-owned company achieved the award based on an evaluation of material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon...
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Unilever beauty? Analysts predict Dutch multinational to expand offering
Analysts are predicting an expanded beauty offering from Dutch personal care giant Unilever following the inclusion of the word ‘beauty’ in a recent advert, according to a report by the Financial Times. The company has made it clear it aims to develop in the prestige...
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Packaging company DS Smith agrees takeover of Spanish rival Europac
Packaging company DS Smith has agreed a takeover of Spanish rival Europac in a deal worth €1.67bn including debt. The deal will increase FTSE 100-packaging manufacturer DS Smith’s size and is thought to be a bid to capitalize on the global boom in online sales. The...
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‘We can’t do everything in secret’: Antoine Arnault charged with heading up communications and image at LVMH
Analysts are expecting LVMH to embrace the sharing culture after Bernard Arnault added communications and image to his son Antoine’s remit. Indeed, according to a report published by Bloomberg, Antoine’s appointment was announced by internal memo last week. He will...
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Estée Lauder awards EMEA account to Dentsu Aegis
The Estée Lauder Companies has awarded its EMEA media account to Dentsu Aegis following a competitive pitch, according to a report published by The Drum. The business is thought to be worth in the region of €30 million and was previously held by Omnicom-owned OMD who...
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Dr Craft develops sustainable, natural hair dye from Ribena bi-product
Keracol Limited’s Dr Craft brand is poised to debut a range of natural hair dyes produced using bi-products from the manufacture of the popular British soft drink Ribena, according to a report published by Refinery 29. A recent study conducted by University of Leeds’...
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