K-beauty’s Nature Republic launches in Saudi Arabia
K-beauty brand Nature Republic has cut the ribbon on its first store in Saudi Arabia, according to a report published by the Korea Times. The new store, which will serve as a flagship for the brand, is located in Riyadh’s Al Nakheel Mall. The K-beauty brand has teamed...
Lancôme rolls My Shade My Power campaign out to Nigeria
Following the UK launch earlier this year, Lancôme has launched its popular My Shade My Power campaign onto the Nigerian market, according to a report published by Bella Ninja. The L’Oréal-owned brand celebrated the launch of the 40 Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation...
Fashion designer Mai Atafo to design Nivea’s new Black and White collection
Nigerian fashion designer Mai Atafo has been announced as the official designer of Nivea’s Black and White collection, with the collaboration aimed at promoting fashion in the country. Atafo is a leading fashion designer in Nigeria with a collection of menwear,...
French beauty brand Yves Rocher expands in African market with new store launch
Premium French beauty brand Yves Rocher has opened a new store in Palms Mall, Lekki, Nigeria, expanding the company’s foothold in the market. The new opening comes two years after the Yves Rocher launched its first boutique Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja and a boutique opening...
Oriflame Egypt announces five-year plan to expand franchise concept to 500
Oriflame Egypt has announced plans to expand its franchise offering in the country from 140 franchises to 500 over the next five years. Speaking in an interview with Daily News Egypt, Oriflame Egypt Managing Director Abdel Aziz discussed the commercial viability of...
Huda Beauty ‘vagina lightening’ blog post likened to modern day racism
A recent blog post by Huda Beauty on vagina lightening has caused controversy due to its content, with some consumers likening it to modern racism. The blog, posted on the successful site of entrepreneur Huda Kattan, is titled ‘Why Your Vagina Gets Dark And How To...
Ghanaian Cosmetics Association given leave to appeal hydroquinone ban
Ghana’s Food and Drugs Association has been unsuccessful in its bid to topple a challenge to its hydroquinone ban at the first hurdle, according to a report published by GBC Ghana. The regulatory body battled to have a suit filed by the Cosmetics Association of Ghana...
Unilever joins forces with Mastercard to develop digital lending initiative in Kenya
Unilever has teamed up with Mastercard to develop a digital lending initiative named Jaza Duka in Kenya, following a successful pilot in the country. The initiative is aimed at helping micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries to get credit, with distribution data...
Tribute Lifestyle launches in Lagos
Cosmetics manufacturer Tribute Lifestyle has made its debut onto the Nigerian market, according to a report published by the New Telegraph. The homegrown direct sales business is hoping to build up an extensive network of independent sales representatives in the...
Masculinity re-defined: Louis Vuitton launches men’s fragrance range
LVMH-owned Louis Vuitton is set to launch a men’s fragrance range, according to a report published by the South China Morning Post. Following from its successful women’s line, which debuted in 2016, the new collection comprises five scents, all with a unisex slant in...
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