Chanel creates industry alliance to improve traceability
Chanel has formed an alliance of 15 beauty manufacturers with the goal of improving traceability within the industry. The Traceability Alliance for Sustainable Cosmetics is sponsored by the Federation des Enterprises de la Beaute and aims to address traceability at scale.
Neutrogena faces class action over preservative content
A class action lawsuit has been filed in a New York federal court alleging that Neutrogena’s T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo is being falsely marketed as ‘preservative free’.
Scent Beauty scoops All Saints fragrance license
Scent Beauty has announced that it is adding the All Saints fragrance franchise to its growing portfolio. The partnership will be kick-started with a trio of scents that has been developed by Firmenich.
Molton Brown opens Malaysia flagship
Kao has launched its Molton Brown brand onto the Malaysian market with the opening of a flagship store in the Exchange TRX Mall, Kuala Lumpur.
Schwarzkopf names Modern Family star Sofia Vergara as Global Ambassador
Schwarzkopf has named Sofia Vergara as Global Ambassador. The actor, best known for her role in Modern Family, will front the Henkel-owned brand’s What story will you tell? campaign this spring.
Bridgepoint announces acquisition of RoC Skincare
Bridgepoint fund, Bridgepoint Europe VII has announced that it has made a strategic investment in RoC Skincare. Under the terms of the deal RoC’s existing backer, Gryphon Investors, will sell its majority stake to Bridgepoint for an undisclosed sum.
Pamela Anderson named as Co-founder and owner of Sonsie Skin
Minimalist skin care brand, Sonsie Skin has announced that Pamela Anderson will join the brand as Co-founder and owner. Together, the brand and Baywatch star will reinforce and amplify the brand’s commitment to crafting skin care solutions that embrace the individual.
Henkel cuts ribbon on Shanghai R&D center
Henkel has cut the ribbon on its new Asia R&D center for Consumer Brands in Shanghai. The RMB100 million facility is the Schwarzkopf manufacturer’s largest in Asia.
Greg Renfrew returns to Beautycounter as CEO
Greg Renfrew has announced her return to Counter Brands to take the helm of Beuatycounter once more; she will resume her CEO title, effective February 1, 2024. Current interim CEO, Mindy Mackenzie will step down from her role, but continue to champion the brand as a member of the board.
P&G Q2 2024: sales up 3 percent but EPS drops 12 percent on back of Gillette writedown
Procter & Gamble has reported its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The US-based FMCG manufacturer saw net sales rise 3 percent versus the prior year to US$21.4 billion. Organic sales increased 4 percent.
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