Sephora promotes from within appointing new CMO and Chief People Officer
Sephora has announced the promotion of Deborah Yeh to Chief Marketing Officer, while Karalyn Smith has risen through the ranks to Chief People Officer, according to a report by WWD.com. Having been with the company since 2012, Yeh most recently held the position of...
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PureCycle Technologies collaborates with Nestle, Milliken to revolutionise plastic packaging
PureCycle Technologies has joined forces with Nestle and Milliken to speed up plans to open its first plant to restore used polypropylene (PP) plastic to ‘virgin-like’ quality using a revolutionary recycling technique. Working together to aid the process, PureCycle...
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P&G-owned prestige skin care brand SK-II has launched a web series starring James Corden. The Japanese luxury line’s Bare Skin Chat follows James Corden as he surprises Chloe Grace Moretz in her bathroom to discover her beauty secrets. The first episode launched...
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Asia is the future: Conde Nast pins hope on China as US/Europe earnings drop
Conde Nast saw its European turnover contract by 7 percent over 2017, according to a report published by Business of Fashion. The world-famous publisher’s turnover for UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain dropped to £373 million thanks to sharp declines in the UK and...
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P&G: We’ll deliver 25 billion liters of clean drinking water to families in need
Fresh from celebrating reaching its goal of delivering 15 billion liters of clean drinking water by 2020, Procter & Gamble has raised the bar. Through its non-profit Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program, the US FMCG giant has pledged to deliver 25 billion liters...
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E.L.F appoints Mandy Fields CFO
E.l.f. Beauty has announced the appointment of Mandy Fields to the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective April 22. Fields will report to CEO, Tarang Amin. Fields joins e.l.f Beauty from BevMo!, where she served as CFO, working closely with...
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LG-owned VDL opens Canadian flagship
K-beauty brand VDL Cosmetics has announced the launch of its first flagship store in Toronto’s Queen West neighbourhood. “I’ve been visiting Korea for years now and having VDL here in North America is beyond exciting. They are a brand that truly delivers high-quality...
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MAC and Benefit to raise funds for Planned Parenthood
MAC Cosmetics and Benefit have both pledged their support for US contraceptive service Planned Parenthood. Lauder-owned MAC has made a US$500,000 commitment over the next two years, with proceeds from the sale of its iconic Viva Glam lipsticks donated towards Planned...
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Private label push: Amazon launches own skin care line
Amazon has announced the launch of its own ‘high-quality’ skin care line. Belei, as the brand has been named, comprises 12 products designed to help consumers address common skin care concerns such as acne, fine lines and dullness. “Our goal is to help customers spend...
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3D printing, data and AI – oh my! Lauder launches digital innovation lab
The Estee Lauder Companies is beefing up its digital offer, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal. The US prestige giant recently launched its first tech-focused innovation lab and is looking at 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence and data...
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Sephora supports largest number of female entrepreneurs to date with 2019 Accelerate Cohort program
Beauty retailer Sephora is championing 15 female entrepreneurs as part of its 2019 Accelerate Cohort program, its largest amount to date, according to a report by Yahoo. The women taking part this year come from eight different countries with participants including...
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California considers ban of all cosmetics containing cancer-causing ingredients
New landmark legislation could result in the outright ban of all cosmetics in California that contain ingredients known to be linked to cancer. State legislators introduced the bill, stating that products containing any of the 20 ingredients listed, such as asbestos,...
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Instagram trials in-app shopping in the U.S.
Instagram is trialling an in-app shopping facility in the U.S., which allows users to purchase items via the ‘checkout’ facility. The Facebook-owned site will allow social media users to ‘shop’ taggable images and falls in line with the company’s desire to monotonize...
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Sephora launches first own-brand credit card
Sephora has announced the launch of its very own credit card, allowing consumers to earn points as they shop. The credit cards will come in three different options, Sephora Credit Card, Sephora Visa Credit Card, and Sephora Visa Signature Credit Card and are set to be...
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Glossier achieves billion-dollar valuation after latest funding round
Cult beauty brand Glossier has been valued at over $1 billion in its latest Series D funding round, according to a report by Reuters. The round was led by Sequoia Capital and included Tiger Global Management, Spark Capital, and existing investors Forerunner Ventures,...
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Net sales down 5.7 percent but Arden boom signals hope for Revlon Q4
Revlon has announced its unaudited financial results for the final quarter and full year fiscal 2018. Reported net sales were down 5.7 percent (3.7 percent in constant currency) in the quarter ended December 31, dropping US$741.6 million. However, the US beauty...
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Brand first: Herbal Essences and TerraCycle unveil bottle made from beach plastic
Procter & Gamble-owned Herbal Essences has teamed up with TerraCycle to create recyclable shampoo and conditioner bottles made of 25 percent beach plastic in celebration of World Water Day. Three of the brand’s bio:renew Collections, White Grapefruit & Mosa...
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L’Oréal Paris USA announces nominations for 14th annual Women of Worth Program
L’Oréal Paris USA’s signature annual philanthropic program, Women of Worth, will open its call for nominations next week on March 25. Now in its 14th year, the Women of Worth program is designed to honor extraordinary women who volunteer their time to serve their...
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Coty Board endorses JAB Holdings offer
Coty has filed an amendment to the tender offer it registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission last week. Under the offer, Cottage Holdco, an affiliate of JAB Holding Company, would acquire 150 million shares of Coty’s Class A common stock, at US$11.65 per...
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Lush debuts digital packaging at SXS conference
Lush showed off its latest contribution to the zero waste movement at the South by Southwest conference in Texas, according to a report published by Mobile Marketer. The ethical beauty giant unveiled ‘digital packaging’ for unwrapped goods, allowing shoppers to access...
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Walgreens Boots Alliance appoints SVP Chief Accounting Officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance has named Heather Dixon as its Senior Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately. Dixon joins the drugstore group from Aetna, where she held the role of Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting...
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Gillette and TerraCycle launch razor recycling program
Gillette has partnered with international recycling leader TerraCycle to launch the US’ first national recycling program for disposable razors, blade cartridge units and their packaging. The program will accept all brands and will offer consumers three options. First,...
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Aurora Cannabis welcomes Nelson Peltz as Strategic Advisor and shareholder
Nelson Peltz is joining Canadian medical cannabis firm Aurora as a major shareholder and Strategic Advisor, according to a report published by Bloomberg. Peltz has been granted 20 million options to purchase Aurora stock at US$10.34 per share. If exercised in full, he...
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An ‘excellent’ performance: Ulta beats expectations for Q4
Ulta has announced its financial results for the final quarter of the fiscal year (13 weeks ended February 2, 2019). The company saw net sales grow 9.7 percent to US$2,124.7 million in the last furlong, with full year sales up 14.1 percent to US$6,716.6 million. Final...
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Claire’s Stores announces make-up recall following asbestos findings
Claire’s Stores has announced the voluntary recall of three make-up products that could potentially contain asbestos fibres, as found following testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The three products, Claire’s Eye Shadows, Claire’s Compact Powder and...
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Birchbox launches business incubator program Birchbox Breakthrough
Birchbox has announced the launch of its new business incubrator program named Birchbox Breakthrough, which looks to boost new beauty brands. Aimed at helping beauty entrepreneurs make an impact, the bi-annual initiative is said to be one of the first in the UK beauty...
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Sephora ups its US portfolio with 35 new stores
Sephora is set to open some 35 new stores this year, according to a report published by Market Watch. The LVMH-owned retailer will inaugurate outlets in 32 cities, including Palm Springs, Washington and Fort Lauderdale as well as in New York’s Hudson Yards...
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L’Oréal USA named a top 10 employer for women
L’Oréal USA has been named one of the 2019 NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives for the fifth year. “At L’Oréal we believe that diversity is an essential source of creativity, innovation and performance,” said Angela...
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J-beauty brand DHC launches in Ulta
J-beauty brand DHC has launched in all 1,124 Ulta stores, according to a report published by WWD. Ulta will sell five hero products from the Tokyo-based brand’s range in store, while 18 SKUs will be available online. The move is part of a wider strategy on the part of...
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Procter & Gamble on the hunt for Singaporean start-ups as it announces US$12 million pot
Procter & Gamble is seeking out Singaporean start-ups with the potential to go global, according to a report published by The Straits Times. The US FMCG giant is said to have earmarked a US$12 million pot to invest in ‘at least’ three local businesses. The owner...
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Helen of Troy to sell beauty unit
Helen of Troy has put its ailing beauty unit up for sale. The company is said to be hoping to fetch some US$300 million for the personal care division, which includes Sure aerosols, Brut cologne and Pert Shampoo. Sales of Helen of Troy’s smallest unit dropped to...
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Macy’s partners with ModiFace to offer in-store try-on tools
Macy’s has partnered with L’Oréal-owned ModiFace in order to provide its customers with personalized and catered shopping experiences in store and online. The US department store will launch an AR beauty experience on its app, allowing shoppers to virtually trial some...
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Go green: The Estee Lauder Companies announces 2020-2025 ESG goals
The Estee Lauder Companies has announced additional Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals in a bid to advance its legacy of responsible corporate citizenship. The goals comprise actions on responsible sourcing of ingredients, including a target of 90...
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Claire’s Stores asbestos safety scare triggers FDA call to update cosmetics regulation
A recent cosmetics safety recall from Claire’s Stores has led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to call for an update of the country’s cosmetics laws after three products tested positive for known carcinogen, asbestos, according to a report by Reuters. The FDA...
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Ulta commits to sexual wellness category with launch of indie brand Fur
Ulta has expanded its sexual wellness offering having launched indie brand Fur online, with an in-store rollout planned for May this year. A body hair company, Fur focuses on products designed for the private regions, such as a line of pubic-hair oils, stubble cream...
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Revlon shares drop 18 percent following sales decline
Revlon shares have reported an 18 percent fall following Nielsen data that shows an extreme company’s sales decline. Falling to a four-month low, data tracking sales in the four weeks ending 23 February showed a sales fall of 15 percent according to Jefferies analyst...
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Teen queen make-up guru Kylie Jenner achieves status as world’s youngest self-made billionaire
Kylie Cosmetics founder and reality star Kylie Jenner has achieved the accolade as the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, according to Forbes. Jenner, who originally found fame on the reality show Keep Up With The Kardashians, founded her cosmetics company three...
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No judgement: Lux launches new brand purpose
Unilever-owned Lux has launched a new brand mission which aims to encourage women to challenge stereotypes and break free from judgements, according to a report published by The Drum. The #LuxDefyingJudgements campaign launched during the Academy Awards in late...
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L Brands announces store closures for struggling Victoria’s Secret
L Brands will shut up to 53 of its Victoria’s Secret stores over the course of 2019, according to a report published by The Real Deal. The closures represent about 4 percent of L Brands’ total Victoria’s Secret portfolio – a step up on its average of 15 shutdowns per...
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What does natural mean? Inolex clears up with largest USDA Biobased certified ingredient portfolio
Inolex has received USDA Biobased certification for 55 of its products in the USDA BioPreferred® Program, making it the largest portfolio of personal care ingredients under the coveted label. Inolex’s products were processed through the SEI Biobased Certification...
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Sandbridge Capital and Carisa Janes buy minority stake in Youth To The People
Youth To The People, a prestige skin care brand based on superfoods, has partnered with investor Sandbridge Capital and Carisa Janes, Founder of Hourglass Cosmetics. The partnership, which follows an investment from Strand Equity, will be used to support the company’s...
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Ulta pre-owned make-up lawsuit gets the green light
A judge has ruled that a class-action lawsuit against Ulta, regarding the resale of used cosmetics, can proceed, according to a report by Bloomberg. The filing, which seeks unspecified damages for consumers in 18 states, follows a tweet in January 2018 from a former...
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e.l.f. Beauty announces store closures following Q4 net sales fall
e.l.f. Beauty has announced the closure of its 22 e.l.f. stores, news which follows a Q4 net sales fall of 4 percent to $78.6 million, attributed to declining trends at national retailers, fall in holiday program sales and lower pipeline shipments. The digitally...
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Urban Decay capitalizes on final season of Game of Thrones with new make-up collection
Cult beauty brand Urban Decay has announced the launch of a new Game of Thrones make-up collection, said to be in anticipation of the final season of the hit show later this year. While limited details have been released about the collection, the brand announced the...
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SOL Global launches Heavenly Rx – a new international hemp-focused subsidiary
SOL Global Investments Corp has announced the formation of a new international hemp-focused subsidiary it has named Heavenly Rx. The new subsidiary aims to buy up industry-leading assets in the hemp/CBD and THC-free cannabinoid wellness space, including proprietary...
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Colgate elects Lisa M Edwards to Board of Directors
Colgate-Palmolive has announced that Lisa M Edwards, Executive Vice President, Strategic Business Operations, Customer and Partner Engagement of Salesforce has been elected to Colgate’s Board of Directors, effective March 1. The company has also announced the Ellen...
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Glossier to launch new brand, Glossier Play
Glossier has announced to its subscribers the imminent launch of a new beauty brand, according to a report published by Vogue magazine. The US disrupter revealed that the new line would be called Glossier Play and hit the (virtual) shelves in March, but is remaining...
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Dove Men+Care launches paternity leave pledge and US$1 million fund
Unilever-owned Dove Men+Care has partnered with Alexis Ohanian to support the fight for paid paternity leave in the United States. The brand has made a US$1 million commitment to fund dads and their families who don’t have access to paid leave and is inviting everyone...
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Procter & Gamble has announced that it has teamed up with the Humane Society International’s #BeCrueltyFree campaign, which aims to bring an end to animal testing in all major global beauty markets by 2023. P&G’s contribution will include joint education and...
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New York announces landmark guidelines that bans discrimination based on hair or hairstyle
New York has announced landmark new guidelines that states policies that ban natural hairstyles such as cornrows or braids are now illegal and punishable by law, according to a report by Vogue. The guidelines, released by the New York City Commission on Human Rights,...
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