Grupo Boticario buys Beleza na Web
Grupo Boticario has snapped up Brazilian e-commerce platform Beleza na Web for an undisclosed sum, according to a report published by Reuters. The move was likely prompted by rival Natura’s acquisition of Avon, intensifying competition. Grupo Boticario said the...
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Natura teams up with Santander to offer consultants banking service
Natura has partnered with Santander to offer its beauty consultants a bank account with exclusive benefits. The fully digital account has an embedded interface with both the website and the Natura Consultant App, providing not only banking services but also a POS...
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Amazon.com finally launches direct sales model in Brazil
Amazon.com has finally launched its direct sales channel in Brazil following months of delays. While there were reports the e-commerce giant would launch its in-house fulfilment and delivery network within the country before Christmas, it was said to be held back by...
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It will be with you in two hours: Avon ups delivery stakes in Brazil
Avon has announced the launch of a new partnership with on-demand delivery service Rappi. The direct sales company will be the first beauty company to pilot the service, which boasts one million users in Brazil, offering delivery within two hours of purchase for...
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Brazil and Chile sign bilateral trade agreement
Brazil and Chile have entered into a free trade agreement that covers some 17 areas of e-commerce as well as eliminating data and roaming charges for those using smartphones in either of the two countries, according to a report published by BN Americas. The new...
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Amway mourns Co-Founder, Richard DeVos
The Co-Founder of Amway has died, age 92, at home, according to a report published by Bloomberg. “Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel were two friends who shared a similar goal and ambition: they wanted more out of life for themselves, their families, and their friends. In...
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Now Brazil gets a new GM: more Avon appointments
Avon has announced the appointment of Jose Vicente Marino to Executive Vice President and General Manager Brazil, effective September 17, 2018. Marino joins Avon from Flora Cosmeticos e Limpeza, where he held the role of President. He has also held a number of senior...
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Amazon chats up Grupo Boticario and Natura to carve out a slice of Brazil’s beauty market
Amazon is said to be in talks with Grupo Boticario and Natura in a bid to persuade them to sell via its nascent Brazilian logistics platform, according to a report published by Reuters. As Reuters points out, this early focus on cosmetics is going against the grain...
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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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O Boticario partners with Millennial to open in UAE
Brazilian beauty brand O Boticario has signed a licensing agreement with UAE-based Millennial Capital. The deal, which spans five years, will allow Millennial to open and operate a series of O Boticario stores across the GCC region. The first store is due to open in...
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