Facebook launches WhatsApp Pay in Brazil
Facebook is launching a new functionality for its popular messaging platform. WhatsApp Pay will allow users in Brazil to make digital payments without leaving the social platform, according to a report published by the Financial Times.
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Natura shares fall as Avon ‘cyber incident’ partially hits operations
Natura has announced that a ‘cyber incident’ has partially hit Avon operations after the attack hit some of its systems, according to a report by Reuters.
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Natura &Co data glitch leaves 250,000 customers exposed to hackers
Some 250,000 Natura &Co customers have fallen victim of a data breach after some Amazon-hosted servers belonging to the Brazilian firm went unprotected, leading to personal information being exposed, according to a report published by Pymnts.com.
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Natura: decline in retail sales being offset by higher use of digital platforms
Natura has announced that a higher use of its digital platforms is offsetting revenue lost from store closures during COVID-19, according to a report by Reuters.
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Colombian delivery service Rappi unveils ambitious expansion plans
Rappi is planning to almost double its reach across South America, according to a report published by Nearshore Americas. The on-demand delivery service currently operates in 55 cities across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay and hopes to up...
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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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Avon strikes deal with Simpress for smartphone supply
Avon has struck a deal with Brazilian telecoms company, Simpress to supply its sales fleet with smartphones, according to a report published by Telecom Paper, quoting Mobile Time. Avon Sales Managers will be issued with a Samsung J6, rented from Simpress and...
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Croda announces support for Panama Beauty Project
Croda is taking part in an initiative designed to change the lives of women and children in Panama. The Panama Beauty Project, which runs from February 8 through 13 is a cross-industry program to provide services and education on personal care development, hygiene and...
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L’Oréal Brazil taps Tinder exec as new CDO
L’Oréal Brazil has named Andrea Iorio as Chief Digital Officer, according to a report published by Forbes. Iorio is charged with driving internal and external innovation on the digital front while continuing to develop a digital culture across the business. He joins...
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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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