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L’Oréal appoints Rahquel Purcell as North America DE&I chief
Industry buzz
L’Oréal has announced the appointment of Rahquel Purcell as its next Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Officer, North...
Luxury returns to growth, fueled by US and China demand
Markets & trends
After years of sluggish sales, luxury heavyweights rebounded in the first half of the year, driven by strong U.S. demand and a modest...
P&G expands wellness portfolio with acquisition of supplements maker Thorne
Industry buzz
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has agreed to acquire health and wellness solutions maker Thorne from LVMH-backed investment firm L...
Beiersdorf cuts profit forecast and speeds up Nivea turnaround
Industry buzz
German cosmetics giant Beiersdorf announced on Monday, August 3, a downgrade to its full-year outlook, following a slower-than-expected...
Clearstem taps ex-Dermalogica executive Diana Dennett as President
Industry buzz
The anti-acne and anti-aging skincare brand that promises to formulate its products with no pore-clogging ingredients has appointed...
Procter & Gamble forecasts growth deceleration in 2026/2027
Industry buzz
US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced on Wednesday, July 29, that it expects growth to slow in fiscal...
Ethylene: Ineos plans to launch Antwerp operations in mid-2027
Industry buzz
British petrochemicals group Ineos said it plans to start up its massive ethylene production complex currently under construction in...
Unilever upgrades outlook amid turnaround push and personal care refocus
Industry buzz
British consumer goods giant Unilever on Tuesday, July 28, upgraded its full-year outlook as it slims down and refocuses on its core...
Dossier taps ex-J&J and Coty executive Stefano Curti as Executive Chairman
Industry buzz
Dupe fragrance brand, Dossier Perfumes has announced the appointment of Stefano Curti as Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors....
DSM-Firmenich reports 5% growth in H1 2026, led by fragrances
Industry buzz
DSM-Firmenich reported 6% organic sales growth in the second quarter on Thursday, July 30, exceeding analysts’ expectations. Organic...
