We spoke with April Guo, General Manager, Personal Care Division, Hangzhou Reach Technology Group (CIRS Group), about the latest regulations affecting the Chinese cosmetics marketplace.
Kao Corporation, headquartered in Japan, has launched a new global portfolio in a bid to attract a stronger international following, with a particular eye on Europe.
German personal care company, Beiersdorf, enters into a strategic partnership with a leading online retail platform for imports in China, NetEase Kaola.
The global beauty technology Meetup community founded by Odile Roujol launched a New York City chapter this week. A next, panel event in already in the planning stages for later this summer; and gauging from the turnout at this week’s gathering, there...
The Hut Group (HTG) is continuing its efforts in promoting disruptive innovation in online marketplace retail through its recently announced credit facility launch.
Market research firm GlobalData has found that health & beauty is the UK’s top retail sector for growth, and within that, traditional market leaders Boots, Tesco and Sainsbury’s are actually losing share.
Sabo S.p.A has announced the acquisition of the Personal Care business unit of Domus Chemicals S.p.A. and the brand ‘DOMUSCARE’, esters and emollients.
Fazer, an international company offering quality bakery, confectionery, biscuit and grain products, has announced its move into the cosmetics ingredient market.
This week International Flavors & Fragrances announced that it's buying the competitor in a deal valued at over $7 billion. The two companies combined anticipate leading the industry on a global scale.
Singapore University of Social Sciences welcomed over 100 industry and academic professionals at the Mystique of Luxury Brands Conference 2018 on 8th May and 9th May 2018.
In a deal expected to close this month, the global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor is buying Earthoil from Treatt. It’s a strategic move by Univar to further its natural, personal care ingredient business worldwide.
The global K-Beauty movement has, until now, been premised largely on skin care. When this deal closes, the multinational beauty corporation will be in a position to bring Korean makeup to the world—thanks to Kim So-hee and the multimillion dollar brand...
Wednesday, the WFFC released the names of this year’s Recognition Award recipients as well as the name of the 2018 Innovation Excellence Award winner. The four honorees will be feted at a dinner event this June.
Strong growth across all brands helped to drive an exceptionally strong quarter for The Estée Lauder Companies, with net sales growth increasing by an impressive 18%.
In a sign that consumer interest in baby- and child-specific products is up in Europe, one UK brand is marking its 25th birthday with a complete relaunch.
Global ingredients player BASF has announced success in achieving the EFfCI’s Good Manufacturing Practice certification for cosmetic ingredients at all its major personal care sites.
The ingredients player, previously active largely in food, moved into beauty and personal care in the recent period, and is now pushing forward under a banner of ‘new naturals’.
The global beauty giant has published its 2017 Progress Report into its sustainability programme "Sharing Beauty with All", and suggests it represents significant progress in this area.
Estée Lauder Companies has announced that Jennifer Human and Jennifer Tejada have been elected to the board of directors as well as the company’s audit committee.
In the latest indication of the burgeoning ‘clean beauty’ trend, British label REN Clean Skincare has announced its collaboration with the Surfrider Foundation on a ‘Clean to Skin, Clean to Planet’ initiative.
L’Oréal has announced a jump of 6.8% on its first quarter like-for-like sales on the back of a particularly strong performance from its Active Cosmetics division as well double-digit growth in the Asia Pacific region.
Symrise has published its 2017 corporate report, which highlights a number of achievements the company has made as part of its far-reaching sustainability goals.
By Givaudan acquires minority stake in Naturex, aims for majority stake
Swiss fragrance and flavours giant Givaudan has bought a 40.6% minority stake of the shares in Naturex and says it is aiming to make a cash offer for the remaining shares in the business.
Today’s consumers demand value over price, hence the popularity of premium beauty goods over mass market items. Time is synonymous with brands providing this added-value.
Switzerland-based Firmenich has renewed its pledge to achieve company-wide parity, announcing its commitment to becoming a 100% certified gender equality employer in 2018.
DECIEM, the umbrella brand behind 16 skincare, cosmetics, personal grooming and supplement brands, has announced its first venture into the fragrance and perfume market.
Groupe GM, a major player in the global guest amenity industry, has announced a multi-million euro investment in the expansion of its Groupe GM Cosmétiques France (GGMCF) plant in Lyon.
The duo receives the Certificate of Merit for the Outstanding Partnership Project Award 2017/18 by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) for their Beauty for a Better Life (BFBL) programme.
After launching in 850 Olive Young stores in South Korea in 2012, we speak to Simon Duffy, Founder of Bulldog Skincare For Men on how the company has become “the number one selling men’s lotion and men’s cleanser in-store in the country" and how...
Unilever has announced a significant restructuring of its business which will see the business divided into three new divisions – beauty & personal care, home care and food & refreshments.
The Symrise executive board has just renewed the contract for its CFO, Olaf Klinger, as the company continues to see strong financial results and business expansion.
Multinational packaging and manufacturing company, Johnson & Johnson, prepares to launch its latest design facility in Science Park, Singapore, marking its first innovation unit outside New York.
Inter Parfums Inc. and Guess? Inc. have signed an exclusive 15 year fragrance licence agreement to allow for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances under the Guess brand name.
Sephora has been running its Accelerate program for women brand founders and startup leaders for three years now. This week, the company announced the 13 women selected to participate in the 2018 edition of the program—they represent brands innovating...
From the demand for ethical hair care reaching across generations, to the continued focus on naturally-derived ingredients, we get the latest on hair care in Europe.
In another instance of beauty industry players aligning themselves with diversity and inclusivity, MuLondon has announced its support of LGBT rights campaign group and charity Stonewall.
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