Estée Lauder Appoints Gaétane Baudry Global General Manager of Bobbi Brown
The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Gaétane Baudry Senior Vice President and Global General Manager of Bobbi Brown, strengthening the makeup brand’s leadership as it focuses on international growth and digital transformation.
Scent Beauty Appoints Former L’Oréal Executive Yoana Land Chief Financial Officer
Scent Beauty has appointed Yoana Land Chief Financial Officer as the fragrance company strengthens its executive leadership to support portfolio expansion and international growth.
P&G Partners with McLaren Formula 1 Team to Drive Consumer Engagement Across Asia Pacific
Procter & Gamble has announced a partnership with the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team to strengthen consumer engagement and support category growth across Asia Pacific.
Fairfax and Wittington Investments Agree US$8.9 Billion Boots Acquisition
Fairfax Financial Holdings and Wittington Investments have agreed to acquire Boots in a transaction valued at approximately US$8.9 billion, including assumed debt.
Estée Lauder Communications Chief Meridith Webster Steps Down
The Estée Lauder Companies’ Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer Meridith Webster has stepped down to pursue an external opportunity after five years with the beauty group.
Utah Approves AI-Powered Acne Prescribing Pilot
Utah has authorised Nolla Health to use artificial intelligence to assess acne and issue prescriptions for topical treatments without direct physician approval, under a first-of-its-kind regulatory pilot.
L’Oréal Taps Advisers to Explore Options for US Talc Liabilities
L’Oréal has appointed restructuring advisers to explore options for addressing mounting US legal liabilities related to talc and other chemical ingredients used in some of its cosmetics products, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Mary Kay Launches K-Beauty Skincare Collection Across 40 Markets
Mary Kay has launched a limited-edition K-Beauty Texture Edit across 40 markets, introducing three Korea-made skincare products as it looks to strengthen its relevance with younger beauty consumers.
Dr.G Expands US Distribution with TikTok Shop Launch
L’Oréal-owned Korean skincare brand Dr.G has launched on TikTok Shop as it accelerates its US expansion and broadens its distribution beyond Amazon.
Walgreens Owner Nears US$9 Billion Sale of Boots
Walgreens’ private equity owner Sycamore Partners is reportedly nearing a deal to sell UK pharmacy and beauty retailer Boots to the Canadian arm of the Weston family for close to US$9 billion including debt.
Bath & Body Works Expands into Sensitive Skin with New Essentials Franchise
Bath & Body Works has launched Essentials, a new sensitive skin body care franchise, expanding its portfolio into more functional, ingredient-led personal care while retaining fragrance as a core proposition.
Oura Delays US IPO Despite Strong Investor Demand
Smart ring maker Oura has postponed its planned US initial public offering, citing uncertainty in the IPO market despite the offering reportedly attracting orders for around four times the available shares.
US Lawmakers Demand Answers from Revlon Over FDA Manufacturing Findings
Nine members of the US Congress have written to Revlon Group Holdings CEO Michelle Peluso seeking answers following an FDA warning over testing and quality-control deficiencies at the company’s Oxford, North Carolina manufacturing facility.
Scarlett Johansson’s Skincare Brand The Outset Closes
The Outset, the premium skincare brand founded by Scarlett Johansson and Kate Foster Lengyel, has closed four years after launching.
&honey Expands US Distribution with Ulta Beauty Launch
Japanese hair care brand &honey has expanded its US retail presence through a nationwide launch with Ulta Beauty, bringing six products from its moisture-focused portfolio to the retailer.
Lush Expands Six-Month Paid Parental Leave to US Retail and Manufacturing Employees
Lush Cosmetics has expanded its North American parental leave policy to provide eligible employees with up to 26 weeks of fully paid leave, extending the benefit to retail, manufacturing and support roles.
US and China Agree Tariff Cuts Covering US$30 Billion of Goods
The US and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on approximately US$30 billion worth of bilateral trade, with cosmetics among the US products included in China’s tariff-cut list.
P&G Resolves Italian Probe into Braun Hair Removal Advertising
Italy’s competition authority has closed its investigation into Procter & Gamble over advertising claims for the Braun Skin i-Expert hair removal device after the company agreed to change its marketing.
Shinsegae Targets US Beauty Market with K-Beauty Retail Platform
South Korean department store group Shinsegae is expanding its international beauty strategy with a three-month K-beauty pop-up in New York designed to introduce emerging Korean brands to the US market.
Arnault Family Restructures LVMH Holdings to Consolidate Control
Bernard Arnault and his family are planning to simplify the ownership structure controlling LVMH, consolidating substantially all of their stake in the luxury group within a single holding company, Agache SCA.
Amway Agrees US$225 Million Settlement with FTC Over Earnings and Sales Claims
Amway and two affiliates have agreed to a US$225 million settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission to resolve allegations concerning earnings claims made to independent distributors and the reporting of product sales.
Interparfums Signs Global Fragrance Licence with PUMA
Interparfums has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with PUMA to develop, manufacture and distribute fragrances under the sportswear brand, with the first launch planned for 2027.
L’Oréal Wins Dismissal of Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Product Lawsuit
A US federal judge has dismissed with prejudice a consolidated lawsuit against L’Oréal USA alleging that benzoyl peroxide acne products sold under its CeraVe and La Roche-Posay brands contained or could degrade to form benzene.
L’Oréal Canada Appoints Amélie Fortier-Cyr Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
L’Oréal Canada has appointed Amélie Fortier-Cyr as Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, succeeding Marc Dicko as the cosmetics group continues to accelerate its digital, marketing and AI strategy.
Supergoop Appoints Jamie Parker as First Chief Commercial Officer
Supergoop has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker as its first Chief Commercial Officer as the US sunscreen brand looks to expand internationally and develop into a broader skin health company.
Inolex Launches SustOleo™ Embrace Silicone-Free Sensory Enhancer
Inolex has launched SustOleo™ Embrace, a multifunctional silicone-free sensory enhancer designed to improve skin feel and appearance while extending fragrance retention for up to 20 hours.
RAW Skincare to Close After Nearly a Decade
RAW Skincare is closing after almost 10 years in business, bringing an end to the plant-based skincare brand known for its refillable packaging and simplified product routines.
Estée Lauder Counterfeit Lawsuit Against Walmart Moves Forward
The Estée Lauder Companies has been cleared to proceed with and expand its trademark lawsuit against Walmart over allegedly counterfeit beauty and fragrance products sold by third-party vendors on Walmart.com.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Expands into Brazil with Sephora Exclusive
e.l.f. Cosmetics has launched in Brazil exclusively with Sephora, becoming the retailer’s first mass-market colour cosmetics brand in the country.
Colgate-Palmolive Explores US$1 Billion Sale of Personal Care Brands
Colgate-Palmolive is reportedly exploring the sale of several mass-market personal care brands, including Softsoap, Irish Spring and Speed Stick, in a transaction that could generate more than US$1 billion.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Secure EU Approval for US$40 Billion Kenvue Deal
Kimberly-Clark is reportedly preparing concessions to address European Union competition concerns over its US$40 billion acquisition of Kenvue as it seeks regulatory approval for the transaction.
Diane Perfect Beauty Expands US Distribution with Target Launch
Japanese hair care brand Diane Perfect Beauty has launched nationwide at Target, significantly expanding its physical and online distribution across the US.
Arizona Sues L’Oréal Over Alleged Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
Arizona has filed a lawsuit against L’Oréal and its US subsidiary alleging that the cosmetics group failed to warn consumers about potential cancer risks associated with its hair relaxer products.
Blackstone Explores US$2 Billion Sale of ZO Skin Health
Blackstone is exploring the sale of medical-grade skincare brand ZO Skin Health in a deal that could value the business at around US$2 billion.
Barington Capital Pushes Bath & Body Works to Explore Sale
Activist investor Barington Capital has taken a new stake in Bath & Body Works and is urging the personal care and fragrance retailer to explore a potential sale of the business.
Amway Sues Amazon Seller Over Alleged Unauthorised Product Sales
Amway has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Florida-based Bregener Store and its alleged operator over the unauthorised sale of Amway-branded products through Amazon.
Macy’s Raises 2026 Guidance as Sales Grow Across All Retail Brands
Macy’s has raised its full-year 2026 guidance after second-quarter comparable sales increased 2.7 percent, with growth across Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and beauty retailer Bluemercury.
Highstock Raises US$30 Million to Scale Surplus Beauty Inventory Marketplace
Highstock, a B2B marketplace that enables beauty and personal care brands to sell surplus inventory to vetted business buyers, has raised US$30 million in Series A funding led by venture capital firm a16z.
Citigroup to Launch Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payments for Japanese Companies
Citigroup plans to introduce tokenised deposit-based overseas remittance services for corporate customers in Japan, enabling businesses to make instant foreign-currency transfers outside traditional banking hours.
CVC Explores US$2 Billion Sale of Dr. Teal’s Parent Arthea
CVC Capital Partners is exploring a potential sale of personal care platform Arthea, owner of brands including Dr. Teal’s and Cantu, in a deal that could value the business at around US$2 billion.
Belle Brands Acquires Hair Wellness Brand Vegamour
Belle Brands, the beauty platform backed by private investment firm Windsong Global, has acquired biotech-powered hair wellness brand Vegamour, adding it to a portfolio that includes JVN Hair, Pipette, KVD Beauty and Versed.
Estée Lauder Companies Expands Leadership Roles to Accelerate Digital Transformation
The Estée Lauder Companies has expanded the roles of Brian Franz and Amber English as part of its Beauty Reimagined transformation strategy, strengthening leadership across technology, AI, digital commerce and its global Amazon business.
National Eczema Association Expands Seal of Acceptance to Colour Cosmetics
The National Eczema Association has expanded its Seal of Acceptance programme into colour cosmetics for the first time, beginning with foundations, concealers and primers designed for consumers with eczema and sensitive skin.
Estée Lauder Companies Reshuffles Brand Leadership as Sandra Main Retires
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced a series of senior brand leadership appointments across its luxury beauty portfolio ahead of the retirement of Sandra Main, Global Brand President of La Mer and Skin Care Brands.
Lush Appoints Amity Murray as First Skincare Ambassador
Lush Cosmetics has appointed New York-based holistic esthetician Amity Murray as its first Skincare Ambassador, strengthening the brand’s focus on expert-led skincare education and skin health.
YouTube Partners with Amazon to Expand Shopping Platform
YouTube has added Amazon as an affiliate partner for YouTube Shopping, allowing creators to tag products sold on the e-commerce platform directly within videos and livestreams.
Sephora Launches on TikTok Shop with US Drop Shop Pilot
Sephora is launching on TikTok Shop in the US with Sephora Drop Shop, a new social commerce format offering exclusive monthly beauty product drops directly through the platform.
SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness Leads Investment in Healf
SEMCAP Beauty & Wellness has led a minority investment in UK personalised wellbeing platform Healf to support its international expansion and continued development of its technology and personalisation capabilities.
OLIVE TREE PEOPLE Opens First US Flagship in Los Angeles
OLIVE TREE PEOPLE has opened its first US flagship on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California, creating a dedicated retail destination for its waterless beauty portfolio.
Wella Files for US IPO as Revenue Reaches US$2.94 Billion
KKR-backed Wella Company has filed for an initial public offering in the US after returning to profit and increasing annual revenue to US$2.94 billion.
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