Huda Beauty hopes to conquer India with Myntra launch
Huda Beauty is hoping to capture the hearts of Indian shoppers, having made its debut on e-commerce platform Myntra. The platform will also offer Huda Beauty’s recently launched Wishful skin care line as well as Kayali fragrances.
LVMH joins up with TikTok to tackle counterfeits
LVMH is said to be in talks with TikTok in a bid to fight the fakes. The social media app and luxury goods conglomerate are hoping to team up to tackle the issue of counterfeit goods being sold via the platform.
Douglas Q1 2023/4: Sales rise 8.3 percent to €1.56 billion
Douglas has released preliminary results for the first quarter of the current financial year (2023/24). The German perfumery chain saw group sales rise 8.3 percent in the three months ended December 31, 2023 versus the prior year to €1.56 billion.
Groupe Bogart acquires Rose et Marius
Groupe Bogart has announced the acquisition of the Rose et Marius House of Haute Parfumerie and Art of Living in Aix-en-Provence, France. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Lancôme names Joy Sunday Global Ambassador
Lancôme has announced the appointment of Nigerian-American actor, Joy Sunday as Global Ambassador of the brand. The Wednesday star joins fellow faces of the L’Oreal-owned brand Emma Chamberlain, Amanda Seyfried and Julia Roberts.
Judge Dismisses Estee Lauder Lawsuit
A proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Estee Lauder’s virtual “try-on” tool violated Illinois’ biometric privacy law was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins
Sephora Appoints New Chief Digital Officer
Anca Marola has been named the new global chief digital officer at Sephora, starting February 12.
Sweeney Becomes Laneige’s Global Ambassador
Sydney Sweeney has been appointed as the global brand ambassador for Laneige, expanding her role from being the brand ambassador for Laneige US.
Puig Acquires Majority in Dr. Sturm
Puig, a Spanish cosmetics company, has acquired a majority stake in Dr. Barbara Sturm, a German skincare brand.
Kosas Cosmetics Explores Potential Sale
Kosas Cosmetics, a Los Angeles-based makeup brand, is exploring sale options with the assistance of investment bank North Point.
Fund Manager Terry Smith Divests from Estée Lauder
Terry Smith, a UK fund manager, has sold his stake in Estée Lauder Cos. while retaining his holding in L’Oréal SA.
USHOPAL Invests in DOCUMENTS Brand
USHOPAL GROUP, a Chinese luxury beauty and retail group, announced its lead investment in the high-end fragrance brand DOCUMENTS.
Lush Responds to Cybersecurity Incident
British cosmetics retailer Lush has confirmed a cybersecurity incident.
Juice Beauty Appoints New CEO
Juice Beauty has announced that Lance Patterson will replace Karen Behnke as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
The Body Shop at Home Ends Operations
The Body Shop has announced the closure of its direct selling operations, known as The Body Shop At Home, in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Step aside Dyson: L’Oreal unveils next generation sustainable hairdryer at CES
L’Oreal has unveiled a hair drying tool that it claims consumes up to 31 percent less energy than a conventional dryer while leaving hair smooth and hydrated thanks to a combination of infrared light technology and wind.
LG Household & Health Care debuts mini tattoo printer at CES
LG Household & Health Care is showcasing its mini tattoo printer at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024). Imprintu, as the gadget has been named, prints temporary AI-generated designs on skin, clothing or other objects.
Walmart reinvents the shopping wheel; new commerce announced at CES
Walmart is planning to harness tech deliver a new type of commerce to the shoppers of the future – one that is customer centric, interconnected, frictionless and consistently exceeds expectations.
NYX to make Super Bowl debut
L’Oreal’s NYX Professional brand is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its first Super Bowl commercial. The 30-second ad will showcase the recently launched Duck Plump Extreme Plumping Gloss.
Whodunnit? Elf Cosmetics releases true crime parody
Elf Cosmetics has released a true crime parody documentary on Amazon Freevee. Cosmetic Criminals, as the show has been named, will also make its theatrical debut ahead of Paramount Pictures’ new Mean Girls movie at select AMC locations.
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.
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