L’Oreal announces acquisition of Gjosa
L’Oreal has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the outstanding shares of water tech start-up, Gjosa. The French beauty giant partnered with the Swiss-based innovator to launch the L’Oreal Professional Water Saver professional showerhead in 2021. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The Body Shop CEO departs with immediate effect as sale completes
The Body Shop’s Interim CEO has stepped down with immediate effect following the completion of the ethical beauty retailer’s sale to Aurelius. Ian Bickley’s replacement is yet to be announced by the private equity firm.
Augustinus Bader hires ex-Dior Parfums Director to head up marketing
Augustinus Bader has announced the appointment of Jerome Pulis as Head of Global Brand Marketing and Communications. Pulis is best known for his 16-year stint at Parfums Christian Dior, where he held the role of Director of International Communication up until January of last year.
ColourPop Cosmetics makes India debut via exclusive deal with Nykaa
Californian make-up brand, ColourPop Cosmetics has launched onto the Indian market via Nykaa’s platforms. The Seed-beauty owned brand will be available on Nykaa’s platforms and in bricks and mortar stores.
Revlon names Madelyn Cline Global Brand Ambassador
Revlon has named Madelyn Cline as a Global Brand Ambassador. The Netflix star joins Ashely Graham and Megan Thee Stallion as face of the brand.
A quantum leap? Guerlain under fire for use of scientific term in skin care marketing spiel
Guerlain has been criticised for the use of the term ‘quantum’ in the marketing material for its newly launched Orchidee Imperiale Gold Nobile. The brand came under fire from social media commentators for its claim that the face cream was ‘born from quantum science’.
Benefit backs away from Chinese e-commerce
Benefit is withdrawing from three of China’s biggest e-commerce platforms. The LVMH-owned brand will no longer be sold via Tmall, JD.com or Douyin but will continue to be stocked in Sephora stores nationwide.
An all-time record: Dubai Duty Free’s FY2023 sales surge 24.39 percent
Dubai Duty Free has announced an all-time sales record of DHS7.885 billion for 2023, up 24.39 percent over the previous year. Compared to pre-pandemic results in 2019, sales rose 6.4 percent.
Harrods and MYGroup expand recycling scheme
Harrods and MYGroup have extended their recycling scheme for beauty empties to cover all five of the upscale department store’s five H beauty shops.
Kose America names Vice President
Kose America has announced the appointment of Chinae Kim to the newly created role of Vice President. Kim will lead the company’s strategic marketing and sales efforts in North America.
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