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Carbon border tax: Has the EU successfully exported its adjustment mechanism?
Environment
The EU’s carbon border tax was designed to do more than clean up its own economy: it hoped to encourage trading partners to put a price...
Metsä Board renews its status on CDP’s Triple A List
Industry buzz
Paper and cardboard maker Metsä Board has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change,...
Verpack transforms Nuxe’s Huile Prodigieuse into an iconic advent calendar
Industry buzz
For the 2025 holiday season, Nuxe made a bold statement with an oversized interpretation of its iconic Huile Prodigieuse bottle. Groupe...
European Union looks to boost plastic recycling as Chinese imports rise
Environment
The EU on Tuesday, December 23, unveiled proposals to help the European plastic recycling sector, which is struggling against competition...
Coty leadership shakeup: Markus Strobel named Executive Chairman & Interim CEO
Industry buzz
The U.S. fragrance and cosmetics group announced on Monday, December 22, that Markus Strobel will be appointed Executive Chairman of the...
ACT Beauty develops accessories for Les Secrets de Loly’s Christmas gift sets
Industry buzz
ACT Beauty designed all satin accessories included in this year’s Les Secrets de Loly’s adult and children’s Christmas gift sets. The...
Retail: After a challenging year, Douglas sets its sights on the Middle East
Companies & industry
Europe’s number one premium beauty retailer closed financial year 2024/25 with sales up +2.8%, in line with previsions. After a strong...
Coty makes clean break from Wella in US$750 million KKR deal
Industry buzz
Coty said on Friday, December 19, that it has sold its remaining 25.8% stake in haircare brand Wella to KKR for USD 750 million, while...
LVMH appoints Laura Burdese as new CEO of Bulgari
Industry buzz
On Thursday, December 18, global luxury leader LVMH announced the appointment of Laura Burdese as CEO of Italian jewelry brand Bulgari,...
Mane accelerates in the Middle East with new regional headquarters in Dubai
Companies & industry
After 20 years of presence in the Middle East, the Mane Group has strengthened its footprint with the inauguration of a new regional...
