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’Intention economy’: Study warns of perils in AI-driven conversational agents
Markets & trends
Conversational tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) may soon be able to "covertly influence" users’ decision making opening the...
Perfect Corp. expands in luxury fashion with Wannaby acquisition
Industry buzz
The expert of virtual try-on for cosmetic and beauty products is expanding its footprint to luxury fashion with the acquisition of...
Paris Packaging Week reveals the finalists for its Innovation Awards
Packaging & design
The Paris-based trade show dedicated to premium packaging has announced the finalists for its 2025 Innovation Awards, an annual...
Kao launches Molton Brown in Indonesia with first flagship store in Subrabaya
Industry buzz
Kao Corporation is expanding its presence in the Asian luxury fragrance market with the debut of Molton Brown in Indonesia. The brand’s...
Carbios postpones construction of its PET recycling plant for 6 to 9 months
Industry buzz
The French biotechnology company said it is postponing the construction of its PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville “for 6 to 9 months.”...
Low birth rate makes South Korea a ’super-aged society’
Industry buzz
South Korea has become a "super-aged society", with 20 percent of its population aged 65 or older, official data showed on Tuesday, a...
The Estée Lauder Company plans to open its Paris Fragrance Atelier in 2025
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) will open its new Fragrance Atelier at 14-18 Rue Volney in Paris. Announced last year, the new facility...
L’Oréal acquires Korean skincare brand Dr.G, from Swiss conglomerate Migros
Industry buzz
L’Oréal Groupe announced on Monday, December 23, that it has signed an agreement with Swiss retail group Migros to acquire its subsidiary...
Before Christmas, niche luxury perfumes show a sweet smell of success
Markets & trends
They don’t advertise, have no global ambassador and they are largely unknown to the general public. However, “niche fragrances”, also...
Cosmoprof North America announces 800 exhibitors for its second Miami show
Industry buzz
Cosmoprof North America has big plans for its 2025 return to the Miami Beach Convention Center from January 21 - 23. Following a...
