Sephora named Retailer of the Year at the 2018 World Retail Congress
US retailer Sephora has been named Retailer of the year at the 2018 World Retail Congress, an award which is said to represent a retailer that the Grand Jury deems to be a ‘truly world-class operator’. The premier category in the World Retail Awards, the accolade is...
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Kourtney Kardashian addresses congress over cosmetic regulation reform
Reality star Kourtney Kardashian has visited congress in Washington in order to discuss the need for the reform of outdated federal cosmetic regulations. Having teamed up with the Environmental Working Group, Kardashian’s visit to congress falls alongside the launch...
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Coty announces appointment of newly-formed role Chief Global Corporate Affairs Officer
Luxury goods company Coty has announced the appointment of Esra Erkal-Paler into the newly formed role of Chief Global Corporate Affairs Officer. Erkal-Paler joins Coty from her role as Global Head of External Communications at AstraZeneca, and will also be appointed...
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Procter & Gamble returns to YouTube advertising following 12-month hiatus
Procter & Gamble has recommenced advertising on YouTube following a year’s hiatus after it expressed concerns over the video site’s ‘inappropriate content.’ While the company, which stopped marketing on the site in March 2017, has begun advertising again, the...
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L’Oréal USA swaps factory management teams with General Motors as part of energy-saving mission
L’Oréal USA temporarily swapped energy management teams with General Motors earlier this month as part of the Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge SWAP program, which looks at ways in which companies can save energy. The swaps, which aim to find ways to...
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Nothing to hide: SC Johnson shares ingredient selection criteria in new transparency drive
SC Johnson has published its ingredient selection criteria within its 26th annual sustainability report, The Science Inside. The Greenlist program, as the initiative is known, is designed to help the company select ingredients that better protect human health and the...
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Snapchat launches ‘Shoppable AR’ feature; Coty among first to trial
Snapchat has launched a new feature in the US and UK that will enable users to trial products in virtual reality and purchase them within the app, according to a report published by The Drum. The ‘Shoppable AR’ as the social media app is calling its latest launch will...
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Kimberley Clark takes first step towards arbitration proceedings against Venezuela
Kimberley Clark has initiated the process by which it can open arbitration proceedings at the World Bank’s arbitration panel against Venezuela, according to a report published by Reuters. A pending request is listed on the website for the International Center for...
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CVS Pharmacy has announced the launch of ‘Beauty in Real Life’, the first activation of the drugstore chain’s commitment to create new standards for beauty imagery and portray greater realism in its promotional material. The campaign is the first to adopt new...
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Save our seeds: L’Oréal Incubator and Shane Wolf launch Seed Phytonutrients
L’Oréal Global Manager for Redken, Pureology and Mizani, Shane Wolf is celebrating the launch of a beauty brand he dreamt up and conceptualized, together with colleagues such as Brad Farrell, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing among others, and bought to being...
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Make-up artist sues LVMH over Make Up For Ever employment contract
Make-up artist Sammy Mourabit has filed a lawsuit against LVMH, stating that the company breached the terms of his contract regarding its Make Up For Ever brand after retracting an offer for Mourabit to become Global Artist Director, according to a report by the...
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Johnson & Johnson beats industry expectations with Q1 results
Personal care giant Johnson & Johnson has beaten industry expectations with its Q1 results. The personal care giant reported profits of $4.37 billion, with its Q1 revenue reaching $20.01 billion, beating industry expectations of $19.48 billion. Adjusted-per-share...
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Procter & Gamble announces new ‘Ambition 2030’ sustainability goals
Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced new sustainability goals for 2030, named ‘Ambition 2030’. The new goals, which are hoped to enable positive impact on the environment and society while creating value for the company and consumers,...
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Sephora gets tongues wagging with new penis-shaped beauty sponge range
US retailer Sephora has got consumers talking thanks to the shape of its new beauty sponge range, the Ocean Crush Sponge Set, with similarities drawn to that of a penis. Designed to look like nude-coloured shells, the sponges have made headlines due to their apparent...
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The Estée Lauder Companies announces new Board of Directors members
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced the appointment of Jennifer Hyman and Jennifer Tejada to its Board of Directors, with both Directors having joined the Audit Committee. Hyman joins the Board as Co-Founder and CEO of fashion and accessories company Rent the...
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Rodan + Fields named top US skin care brand
Rodan + Fields has been ranked the number one skin care brand in North America (defined by Euromonitor as Canada and the United States) and the number one skin care brand in the US in 2017 by Euromonitor International. The top rating is the prestige dermatological...
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YouCam teams up with Amway to launch AR shopping experience
Perfect Corp has announced a global partnership with Amway to launch a mobile application, which it claims will ‘redefine the consumer shopping experience’ for the company’s beauty brand, Artistry. The app will be rolled out globally, kicking off with the Korean...
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‘Counterfeit cosmetics contain human waste,’ LAPD warns as it seizes MAC, NARS and Kylie fakes
The Los Angeles Police Department has staged multiple raids across the city’s Fashion District, according to a report published by ABC 7. Police Captain Marc Reina revealed on Twitter that some US$700,000 worth of counterfeit cosmetics were seized during the operation...
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New Jersey court orders Johnson & Johnson et al to pay US$117 million in asbestos talc case
A New Jersey state court has ordered Johnson & Johnson and Imerys Talc America to pay out US$117 million in damages to a plaintiff who claims that exposure to asbestos in talc products caused him to develop cancer, according to a report published by Reuters. The...
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Clorox joins forces with Mediaplanet to promote healthy workplaces for employees
Burt’s Bees owner Clorox has partnered with Mediaplanet to promote engaging and healthy workplaces through the launch of the Mediaplanet Employee Well-Being and Engagement campaign. Advocating an ‘increased emphasis on overall employee health, engagement and...
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The Estée Lauder Companies and Nature Research launch global awards to recognize female scientists
The Estée Lauder Companies and Nature Research have launched two global awards that seek to shine a spotlight on female scientists for both their achievements in the field and their work to promote inclusivity. The inaugural Nature Research Awards for Inspiring...
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The deal maker: Lauder and e.l.f. Beauty poised to make acquisitions?
Expect some major announcements from The Estee Lauder Companies and e.l.f Beauty, or so says Seeking Alpha. The website quotes Piper Jaffray, who believes that the two companies are looking at making strategic acquisitions in the near future. Analyst Erinn Murphy...
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US entrepreneur launches online marketplace Dooplex for black-owned hair and beauty products
Texan entrepreneur Kevin Lyles has launched an online marketplace for women of color, according to a report published by The Glow Up. The Dooplex champions small and lesser-known minority-owned brands catering for women of color’s hair and skin care needs such as Dr....
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The rumors were true: JLo unveils Inglot Cosmetics partnership
After her make-up artist let the cat out of the bag on Instagram, Jennifer Lopez has confirmed that she is to debut a limited edition collection in partnership with global beauty brand Inglot Cosmetics. The 70-piece strong color line, which launches April 26, is said...
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Cutting back: Hair care manufacturer Sally Beauty axes staff to fund long-term growth
Hair care and beauty manufacturer Sally Beauty Holdings has announced that is has cut a number of jobs at its Denton headquarters but declined to specify the exact number. The ‘headcount reduction’ is part of a wider cost reduction plan that will see the company save...
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Procter & Gamble acquisition talks for Pfizer consumer business falter on price
Procter & Gamble is in talks with Pfizer regarding the potential acquisition of its consumer business, however, the purchase is said to be faltering due to the two sides being unable to reach an agreement on the price, according to a report by CNBC. Procter &...
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Estée Lauder Companies expands presence in UK with Crème de La Mer pop-up
The Estée Lauder Companies has expanded its UK presence having opened a pop up shop for its premium Crème de La Mer brand, according to City AM. Opening in 13 Soho Square near Oxford Square, the store will be the first dedicated shop for the brand in the UK and will...
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Sulwhasoo looks to international markets to ease China dependency
South Korean beauty brand Sulwhasoo is said to have joined a raft of premium Korean brands looking to expand their export offerings internationally to minimize the risk of high dependency on the Chinese market, according to Jing Daily.com Made-in-Korea beauty products...
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Bain Capital Private Equity acquires World Wide Packaging alongside Chinese cosmetics packaging manufacturer
Bain Capital Private Equity has announced the acquisition of World Wide Packaging, alongside an agreement to purchase a Chinese cosmetics packaging manufacturer. The firm has plans to merge the two companies to form a fully integrated solutions provider, looking to...
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Gwen Stefani to launch cosmetics line
US singer Gwen Stefani has applied to trademark the name P&NT for a new make-up line, according to TMZ.com. Stefani, who is a judge on the TV show The Voice, is set to follow up her 2015 collaboration with cosmetics brand Urban Decay with the range, which is said...
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Street beauty: L’Occitane takes to the road with retail truck
Having witnessed the runaway success of street food, L’Occitane is jumping on the mobile vendor bandwagon, literally, with the launch of the L’Occi truck. The traveling shop experience is said to be a ‘retail store on wheels’ allowing the brand to bring its Provencal...
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Intervention required: Ex Walmart boss calls on Congress to split Amazon
The former CEO of Walmart US, Bill Simon, is calling on Congress to consider taking action over Amazon’s heft, according to a report published by Racked. Simon opined that the e-commerce behemoth is ‘destroying jobs, and it’s destroying value in the sector’. “It’s...
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Kim Kardashian’s make-up artist unveils collab with KKW Beauty
Kim Kardashian’s make-up artist, Mario Dedivanovic, is set to unveil a new collection, produced in collaboration with the reality star’s own beauty brand, KKW Beauty, according to a report published by WWD. The collab, named KKW x Mario, will debut on the KKW Beauty...
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Talking ‘bout a skin care revolution: Milk make-up launches solid serum
Athleisure brand Milk Makeup has launched a revolutionary skin care serum for use on the go. Watermelon Brightening Serum is billed as the first solid serum, according to a report published by Allure. The serum is packaged as per the brand’s other stick-based products...
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Walgreens Boots Alliance beats earnings and sales expectations for 2Q 2018
Walgreens Boots Alliance has beaten analyst estimates, reporting larger than expected quarterly profit and sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2018, ended February 28. The drugstore giant saw sales grow 12.1 percent to US$33 billion while net earnings were up 27.3...
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Executive Chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies gifts $4 million to William P. Lauder Wharton Leadership Fellows Program
William P Lauder, Executive Chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies, has gifted $4 million to the William P. Lauder Wharton Leadership Fellows Program held at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. A member of the University of Pennsylvania Board of...
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Bagel retailer launches limited-edition cheese and bacon-scented shampoo and conditioner
US bagel retailer Einstein Bros. Bagels has launched a limited edition cheese-scented shampoo and bacon-scented conditioner. The fast food chain has unveiled the new hair care range to complement its Cheesy Wakin’ Bacon sandwich, with the shampoo named Cheesy Shampoo...
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Strand Equity expands in superfood skincare market with Youth To The People investment
Growth equity firm Strand Equity has announced its investment in superfood skincare brand Youth To The People in a bid to boost its foothold in the superfood wellness market. The investment will see Youth To The People sit alongside Strand Equity’s portfolio of...
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Coty turns attention to Clairol with first rebrand for 60 years
At-home hair color giant Clairol is in the midst of a major rebrand – its first in over 60 years. The refresh began with the launch of its Color of Confidence campaign, comprising a film featuring diverse models, new packaging, a revisited formula and floral scent....
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Do you want a side of Glossier with that? Glossier stages takeover of San Francisco café
Glossier is experimenting with a bricks and mortar presence via a partnership with San Francisco foodie hotspot, Rhea’s Café, according to a report published by WGSN. The month-long collaboration will see Glossier stage a total takeover of Rhea’s in a month-long...
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Johnson & Johnson appoints new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Johnson & Johnson has appointed Joseph Wolk as new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2018. Wolk, currently Vice President of Johnson & Johnson Investor Relations, will succeed Dominic Caruso, who this week announced his...
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Google challenges rival Amazon with new Shopping Actions program
Google has launched its new program Shopping Action that allows retailers to sell their products across Google Search, Google Express shopping service, the Google Assistant app, and via voice shopping on smart speakers such as Google Home. The new program is set to...
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Retail chain Claire’s files for bankruptcy as asbestos is found in cosmetic products
Retail chain Claire’s has reportedly filed for bankruptcy, news which follows the further discovery of asbestos in the company’s cosmetics products. The store is said to have struggled since being bought out by Apollo Global Management in 2007 and has filed for...
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Chanel to grace shelves at Ulta Beauty
Chanel is known for its selective approach to stockists so, when Mary Dillon, CEO of Ulta Beauty announced that the US retailer would be stocking the French designer’s make-up line as of 2018, the internet near on imploded. Yes, according to Racked, Dillon revealed...
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Coty launches US$8billion-equivalent debt refinancing
Coty has launched a debt refinancing program equivalent to US$8 billion, according to a report published by Nasdaq. The move is designed to up the US beauty behemoth’s euro borrowings and add bonds to its all-loan capital structure, says Nasdaq, quoting banking...
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Former MAC MUA files US$6 million sexual harassment suit
A former MAC employee has filed a US$6 million lawsuit alleging that the company failed to address repeated sexual overtures from a supervisor, according to a report published by Newsday. Sarah Bickram, a Make-up Artist working at a MAC concession within Roosevelt...
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Have resell rumors hit sales growth at Ulta?
Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon has been forced to deny claims that the company sells used or expired make-up after the rumors refuse to fade, according to a report published by Retail Leader. “We have zero tolerance for any actions that would compromise the integrity of...
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Jennifer Lopez to launch make-up line?
Jennifer Lopez is rumored to be launching a make-up line, according to a report published by Bustle. The singer’s make-up artist, Scott Barnes, let slip on Instagram via a comment that JLo was poised to unveil a bronzer. “I’m using a bronzer that @Jlo is making. It’s...
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Sephora signs on as official beauty partner for Coachella for second year
Sephora has been announced as the official beauty partner for famed US music and arts festival Coachella for the second year running. The prestige retailer is set to offer an immersive, festival-inspired beauty experience on-site within its air-conditioned and...
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Clairol continues Nice ‘n Easy brand overhaul with launch of Color of Confidence campaign
Coty-owned hair care company Clairol has announced the launch of its Color of Confidence campaign as part of its Nice 'n Easy relaunch. Lauded as a ‘huge step’ in modernizing the brand to appeal to old and new consumers alike, the campaign is said to be the next step...
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