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Dove launches a body wash with a smart label that detects very hot water
Industry buzz
In Canada, Dove provides hot shower enthusiasts with packaging featuring a smart label that alerts them when the water temperature is too...
Gen Z redefines perfume and its use on social media
Markets & trends
The group Semantiweb, an expert in social media listening and consumer intelligence, examined the spontaneous conversations between...
Dow, Brivaplast, and TecnoGi repurpose Surlyn industrial waste
Packaging & design
As the need to reduce the environmental footprint of packaging materials grows increasingly urgent, three companies have united around a...
Joan Pere Jiménez to succeed Laurent Mercier as Eurofragance CEO in 2026
Industry buzz
Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance announced on Friday, February 14, the appointment of Joan Pere Jiménez as chief executive officer,...
U.S. prestige beauty sales rose 7% in 2024 to $33.9 billion, says Circana
Markets & trends
Once again, sales in the prestige beauty segment outpaced those in the mass in the U.S. in 2024, with 7 percent growth, compared to 3...
Beauty retail: Douglas reports 5.8% rise in year-end sales
Industry buzz
The leading prestige beauty retailer in Europe saw a 5.8% increase in sales (+5.3% like-for-like) in the last quarter of 2024, marking...
Trade shows: Five beauty trends spotted at Cosme Tokyo 2025
Markets & trends
The 2025 edition of Cosme Tokyo took place from 15th to 17th January as part of Cosme Week Tokyo, which also features Cosme Tech...
Ali Goldstein appointed as President, Head of Acquisitions for L’Oréal USA
Industry buzz
French beauty giant L’Oréal Groupe announced on Thursday, February 13, the appointment of Ali Goldstein as President of Acquisitions for...
Unilever announces profit slump on Russia exit and restructuring costs
Industry buzz
British consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday, February 13, announced falling net profits for 2024, hit by exiting Russia and other...
Shiseido posts net loss in 2024 amid China consumption turmoil
Industry buzz
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido reported a net loss of 10.8 billion yen (about USD 71 million) for 2024, mostly due to a slump in sales...
