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Kao is betting on Brazil with Curél, Japan’s leader for dry and sensitive skin
Industry buzz
The brand from the Japanese Kao group – also owner of brands such as Bioré and John Frieda, among others – arrives in Brazil with a...
China’s May factory activity flat as weak demand slows growth
Industry buzz
China’s factory activity was flat in May after two months of expansion, official data showed Sunday, as weaker demand and rising energy...
IFF is growing the future of natural perfumery in a new experimental field
Industry buzz
LMR Naturals, a subsidiary of IFF (International Flavors and Fragrances) specializing in natural ingredients for perfumery, cosmetics,...
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN back in Bangkok for 5th edition, 24-26 June 2026
Markets & trends
Returning 24–26 June 2026 to Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN will feature an expanded exhibition...
US, Mexico finish first round of trade agreement talks
Industry buzz
The United States and Mexico completed a first round of bilateral trade talks on Friday, May 30, focused on revising the North American...
Stéphane Bérubé steps into top role at L’Oréal Canada
Industry buzz
Stéphane Bérubé has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the L’Oréal Group’s Canadian subsidiary. Mr. Bérubé is the...
Frugal and more online: smarter spenders rewrite luxury’s China dream
Markets & trends
When Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favorite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked — until...
Pierre Fabre plans to double production capacity at Avène plant in France
Industry buzz
Pierre Fabre announced on Thursday, May 28, a nearly EUR 50 million (USD 58 million) investment to double production capacity at its...
French luxury store Galeries Lafayette shuts doors in Beijing after 13 years
Industry buzz
Major French luxury department store Galeries Lafayette closed its first China flagship branch on Wednesday, May 27, over a decade after...
Beauty and technologies: devices are finding their place in beauty routines
Markets & trends
Sales of Beauty Tech devices are growing significantly in France. Behind the growth of LED masks and other connected devices lies a...
