Sharon Chuter and Pull Up For Change announce third Make it Black campaign
THE WHAT? Sharon Chuter and her non-profit Pull Up For Change is set to re-launch the Make it Black campaign for the third year running. This year, the initiative has partnered with a series of beauty brands, namely Black Radiance, Covergirl, ELF Cosmetics, Hairitage,...
Johnson & Johnson’s Band Aid debuts TikTok-inspired acne patch
Inspired by a viral TikTok trend in which users of the social media site used Band Aid’s Hydro Deal bandages to manage and calm pimples, Johnson & Johnson has launched a dedicated Acne Blemish Patch under its Band-Aid brand.
Mary Kay expands partnership with The Nature Conservancy
Mary Kay has announced its expanded partnership with The Nature Conservancy and European partners to support native oyster restoration projects in the UK and continental Europe.
Dior airs Depp ad days after defamation verdict
LVMH-owned Dior has revived its Sauvage fragrance ad featuring Johnny Depp after the actor was awarded damages in a now-infamous US defamation case, according to a report published by The Evening Standard.
Procter & Gamble to expand sustainability program to include water restoration goals
Procter & Gamble has announced a major expansion of its environmental sustainability efforts to include restoring water to critically water-stressed areas around the world.
Former Unilever executive named to Melt Organics Board
One-time Senior Vice President Sales at Unilever Americas, Art Drogue has joined the Board of Directors at Melt Organics.
Revlon begins talks with lenders to avoid bankruptcy ahead of looming maturities of debt
Revlon has entered into talks with lenders ahead of the maturity of debt, in a bid to avoid bankruptcy, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) and National Alumnae Association of Spelman College join forces to increase women of color hires in the beauty industry
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) and National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) have announced a partnership to increase women of color hires in the beauty industry.
Kohl’s shares rise as news of Franchise Group’s potential US$8 billion buy-out bid breaks
Kohl’s Corp has seen shares rise 8.3 percent following news of the company having entered into a three-week negotiation period with the Franchise Group in what is reported as a US$8 million takeover bid.
The Honest Company appoints Steve Winchell as Executive Vice President, Operations and R&D
The Honest Company has announced the appointment of Steve Winchell as Executive Vice President, Operations and R&D.
Court ousts Tilton from Stila as Zohar’s right to govern prevails
A Delaware Chancery Court has ruled that financier Lynn Tilton wrongly wrested control of cosmetics brand Stila by denying a Zohar fund its right to replace her as manager.
NYX launchers diverse avatars in The Sandbox metaverse
L’Oréal-owned NYX Cosmetics has partnered with The Sandbox metaverse to launch an diverse avatar collection sporting various make-up looks, according to a report published by Ledger Insights.
Beekman 1802 opens LaGuardia store
Beekman 1802 has opened its second Kindness Shop in the newly renovated LaGuardia Airport Delta terminal.
Johnson & Johnson Consumer faces class action suit over Neutrogena Skin360
Johnson & Johnson is facing yet another class action suit as a case filed in the US District Court for New Jersey charged the manufacturer of Aveeno with violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Henkel announces voluntary recall of Alterna hair protection spray
Henkel has announced a voluntary recall of 180 bottles of its Alterna Bond Repair Leave-in Heat Protection Spray.
NYX Professional Makeup marks Pride 2022 with new campaign
NYX Professional Makeup is marking Pride 2022 with a new campaign, named “Paint Your Own Story.”
Kim Kardashian launches new skincare line SKKN By Kim
Reality star turned entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has launched a new Coty-ownd skincare line, named SKKN By Kim.
Pantene partners with Getty Images and Dresscode Project to launch #StyleWithPride campaign
Procter & Gamble-owned Pantene has partnered with Getty Images and Dresscode Project to launch the #StyleWithPride campaign, which aims to showcase the importance of real, authentic representation for the LGBTQ+ community in marketing and advertising.
Kendo-owned Olehenriksen announces body care partnership with sexual wellness brand Smile Makers
Kendo-owned Olehenriksen has announced a partnership with sexual wellness and vibrator brand Smile Makers to celebrate the launch of their first ever bodycare franchise, Touch.
Drop the price or we’re out: Issa-TDR consortium considers backing out of Boots bid
A consortium of TDR Capital and the Issa brothers is considering quitting the race to acquire WBA’s Boots chain after failing to reach an agreement on price, according to a report published by Bloomberg quoting sources familiar with the matter.
Supergoop! and Blackstone team up with high-profile investor
Blackstone and sun care brand Supergoop! have announced a partnership with a set of investors from across the business, media and entertainment sectors, including Hugh Jackman, female entrepreneurs from across Blackstone’s portfolio and the I Promise School.
Gabriel Latizia sentenced to 60 months in prison for defrauding AMA customers
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, FDA and FBI have announced that Gabriel Letizia has been sentenced to 60 months in jail for defrauding customers of his consumer testing firm and jeopardising the safety of millions of consumers.
Rael personal care raises US$35 million in a series B funding round
Rael, the holistic personal care brand focused on clean period care, intimate care, and skincare, has closed a US$35 million Series B investment.
L’Oréal USA appoints Han Wen as Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
L’Oréal USA has appointed Han Wen as Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, effective immediately.
Glossier Founder Emily Weiss steps down as Chief Executive Officer
Emily Weiss, Founder of Glossier, has stepped down from her role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.
Estée Lauder Companies faces class action suit over failure to disclose virtual facial scan collection practices
Estée Lauder Companies is facing a class action lawsuit over its failure to disclose a collection of consumers’ biometric facial scans in Illinois, according to ClassActiong.org.
Leading US retailers sign anti-racial bias charter to reduce unfair treatment for shoppers
Leading US retailers have signed the Mitigate Racial Bias in Retail Charter, committing to take concrete steps to ensure a more welcoming environment for all by reducing racially biased experiences and unfair treatment for shoppers in the retail sector.
Lush challenges Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law with new soap
Lush has launched a limited edition soap engraved with ‘Gay is OK’ to lend its support to Equality Florida in the face of the so-called Don’t Say Gay law.
Janssen launches Depression Looks Like Me campaign for LGBTQ+ Community
Johnson & Johnson-owned Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies has announced the launch of Depression Looks Like Me, a campaign aimed at normalizing conversations about depression in the LGBTQ+ community and to inspire action and empathy.
Bath & Body Works Q1: sales down 1 percent to US$1.450 billion
Bath & Body Works has reported its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. The beauty retailer saw sales dip 1 percent to US$1.450 billion, although excluding stimulus payments received in Q1 2021, net sales were up 2 percent.
Ulta Beauty unveils advertising offer, UB Media
Ulta Beauty has announced the launch of its retail media network, UB Media, offering brands personalized advertising to connect with its audience of beauty enthusiasts.
Kohl’s Q1 2022: macro headwinds lead to disappointing start to year
Kohl’s has reported its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. The department store chain saw sales drop 5.2 percent in the three months to April 30, 2022, versus the same period last year.
Unilever US launches fourth annual LGMTQI+ commitment, United We Stand
Unilever US has announced its fourth year of United We Stand, a year-round commitment to improve conditions for LGMTQI+ communities across the country.
Walmart shares tumble as retailer cuts full-year earnings guidance
Walmart shares have seen their biggest drop in 35 years following the retailer cutting its full-year earnings guidance, prompted by a disappointing Q1.
Pantene partners with 2SLGBTQ+ organizations to encourage allyship in the Canadian workplace
Procter & Gamble-owned haircare brand Pantene has teamed up with 2SLGBTQ+ organizations in a bid to encourage support and allyship in the workplace.
Target Q1 net profits fall 52 percent to US$1.01 billion as margins are hit
Target has reported a 52 percent Q1 net profits drop, with quarterly profits halved.
Bite Beauty shuts down after a decade in business
Bite Beauty has announced its closure following 10 years in business.
Walgreen Boots Alliance sells 6 million shares in AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has sold 6 million shares in AmerisourceBergen Corporation, with proceeds of US$900 million going to the company.
Saks Fifth Avenue to offer cosmetic procedures in store
Saks Fifth Avenue has partnered with Skinney Medspa in order to offer medical-grade cosmetic treatments in store, according to a report published by WWD.
Johnson & Johnson names CEO and CFO Designate for New Consumer Health Company
Johnson & Johnson has named Thibaut Mongon as CEO Designate and Paul Ruh as CFO Designate of the future, listed New Consumer Health Company.
P&G Lima Plant gets US$400,000 rail grant
Procter & Gamble’s Lima plant has been awarded a US$400,000 grant by the Ohio Rail Development Commission, according to a report published by LimaOhio.com.
GlycoBioSciences launches patent infringement suit against L’Oréal’s Vichy Laboratiories
GlycoBioSciences has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the District of Columbia District Court charging L’Oréal-owned Vichy Laboratories with violating two patents related to formulations of polymer, according to a report published by Bloomberg Law.
Unilever teams up with AXA and Tikehau Capital to create new impact fund
Unilever has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with AXA and Tikehau Capital outlining their shared ambition to create an impact fund dedicated to accelerating and scaling the regenerative agriculture transition.
Carlyle to buy HCP for US$1 billion?
Carlyle Group is rumored to be poised to takeover Chinese packaging firm HCP this summer, according to a report published by Bloomberg quoting ‘sources familiar with the matter’.
Google unveils AI tool to address color bias
Google has launched a palette of 10 skin tones that it says will help facial recognition software providers to better represent people with darker skin tones, according to a report published by Reuters.
L’Oréal shakes up Americas leadership
L’Oréal has announced a series of leadership appointments for its Americas division. The French beauty giant named Susannah Greenberg, Chief Information Officer for the Americas; Nathalie Gerschtein as President of Consumer Products Division for North America Zone; and Leslie Marino as President of Professional Products Division for the US.
Target updates on commitment to spend US$2 billion with Black-owned businesses; announces new Media Fund initiative
Target has shared an update on the progress it has made toward its Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) commitment to invest more than US$2 billion with Black-owned businesses by the end of 2025.
Who What Wear digital fashion brand acquired by Future Publishing
Women’s fashion and lifestyle brand Who What Wear has been acquired by digital brand company Future Publishing.
Sally Beauty reports Q2 net sales decrease of 1.6 percent YOY
Sally Beauty has reported a Q2 net sales decrease of 1.6 percent YOY to US $911 million.
Coty reports 15 percent sales rise for Q3 FY22
Coty has reported a 15 percent sales rise for the third quarter in FY22, to US$1.8 billion on a reported basis.
LATEST NEWS
