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US retailer Macy’s to close 150 stores and refocus on high end segments
The iconic but struggling US department store Macy’s announced plans to close around 150 locations by 2026, while concentrating...
Beautycare Brazil takes 44 companies to Cosmoprof WorldWide Bologna 2024
From March 21 to 24, 2024, Beautycare Brazil (Internationalization Project of the Brazilian Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrances...
French antitrust authority to investigate product rating systems
The French antitrust authority (Autorité de la concurrence) has announced it is starting inquiries ex officio to analyse the competitive...
A minority of TikTokers produce the vast majority of content, research finds
Despite its growing popularity, TikTok remains a platform where the majority of users are content to consume videos. A recent study by...
YSL Beauty names Dua Lipa as global makeup ambassador
The French luxury label has enlisted British pop singer Dua Lipa to embody their makeup collections. The Grammy Award-winning singer...
Growing by +24% in 2023, Amouage surpasses the USD 210 million mark
The Omani luxury perfume brand announces annual growth of +24% in 2023. Retail sales in European markets increased by over 39%,...
General Elections: CTPA calls for a UK strategy to support the beauty industry
As the United Kingdom is heading towards a General Election this year, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) — the UK...
L’Oréal USA launches second edition of its inclusive beauty fund
L’Oréal USA just launched a new edition of its Inclusive Beauty Fund, which provides financial support and resources to small businesses...
Quadpack reimagines the dropper with a new tube solution
The Wanderer by Quadpack is a dropper tube created to provide precise and targeted application, thanks to an exclusive internal design....
Takasago appoints Frédéric Rivoire as European Fine Fragrance Leader
Frédéric Rivoire joins Japan-based flavors and fragrances perfumery house Takasago as European Fine Fragrance Leader. Founder of...
