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L'Oréal invests in green chemistry with Unilever and Kao
To develop new sustainable ingredients derived from living organisms, L'Oréal is investing in a joint venture between US biotechnology specialist Genomatica (Geno), Unilever, and Kao.
Beauty
Glossier appoints new creative director amid C-suite shake up
Glossier is shaking up its all-women executive team with several key appointments, starting with the promotion of Marie Suter as chief creative director.
Beauty
Analysis: as John Lewis mulls ownership tweak, why is it lagging rival M&S?
Not so many years ago, John Lewis was unstoppable while M&S was in an endless turnaround phase. Today, the situation has reversed and John Lewis is even reportedly thinking of changing its prized ownership structure.
Fashion
Revlon to emerge from bankruptcy in April, 2022 earnings take a dive
U.S. cosmetics giant Revlon Inc. revealed net sales for the year ended December 31 dropped 4.7% to $2.98 billion, as the bankrupt company swung to even wider losses in 2022.
Beauty
Cosmoprof beauty show in Bologna to host 2,900 exhibitors from 64 countries
The beauty trade show will take place in Bologna, Italy, on March 16-24, and is back to pre-Covid numbers with exhibitors from 64 countries, 60% of them from Europe, visitors from 116 countries and buyers from over 50.
Beauty
John Lewis losses grow, launches bigger costs-savings drive
When a results release starts with a message to the staff talking about “another very tough year”, you know it’s not going to be good and so it was with John Lewis Partnership on Thursday.
Fashion
Vanessa Hudgens relaunches Know Beauty
Actress, singer, and entrepreneur Vanessa Hudgens announced on Wednesday the relaunch of Know Beauty with the debut of a new detoxifying clay face mask.
Beauty
Coty lifts full-year guidance
Global beauty company Coty Inc. announced on March 15 an update on its financial progress and guidance for fiscal 2023, as well as future growth opportunities.
Beauty
John Lewis names non-exec Nish Kankiwala to new CEO role
It’s a big news week for John Lewis with its results due Thursday and a new concept store layout unveiled Tuesday. And Wednesday? Just the small matter of a new CEO.
Fashion
John Lewis adds fashion, beauty to Horsham concept store
Move over homewares. It’s not just fashion, beauty, tech and personal styling and design that have now been added to the former John Lewis At Home store in Horsham, Sussex. It’s become a concept store to test new ideas.
Fashion
Body Shop and Aesop owner Natura highlights sales progress, despite overall falls
The Brazilian beauty giant that owns The Body Shop, Aesop and Avon, talked of “a resilient performance” in Q4 with sales growth in constant currency. But sales still fell on a reported basis and it made a net loss.
Beauty
Beach House Group launches beauty, lifestyle brand venture fund
Beach House Group announced on Friday the launch of a new venture fund, Beach House Ventures, which looks to incubate nascent beauty and lifestyle brands, via financial backing and more.
Beauty
Patrick Ta Beauty names new CEO
Patrick Ta Beauty announced on Monday the appointment of Kimberly Villatoro to the role chief executive officer.
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Dior launches anti-ageing LED mask, designed with French company Lucibel
Dior has teamed up with French LED technology specialist Lucibel. A partnership that began in July with the launch of Dior Skin Light, a futuristic-looking anti-ageing LED mask.
Beauty
Lush cuts ad spend with big tech, focuses on app and its stores
Beauty and personal care retailer Lush wants to slash its online ad spend with big tech firms, instead targeting smaller tech organisations and engaging open source solutions.
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Boots cuts loyalty card benefits but adds more discounts
Boots has decided to change the way its loyalty card works. The UK health & beauty retail giant is to offer discounts on more of its own-brand products but reduce the monetary value of its Advantage Card scheme by 25%.
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