North America
5 Korean skincare trends transforming the Canadian beauty market
Korean beauty — widely known as K-beauty—has steadily reshaped the global skincare conversation with its emphasis on gentle formulas,...
Saks CEO Marc Metrick steps down amid reports of possible bankruptcy
Saks Global said Friday, January 2, 2026, that CEO Marc Metrick has stepped down, after nearly three decades with Saks. As reports...
Cosmetix West to consolidate operations in a new facility in Carson, California
The US manufacturer of beauty and health products has announced its intention to move all its operations into a brand new...
Asian beauty retailer Sukoshi ramps up U.S. growth with plans for 40 locations
North America’s leading Asian beauty retailer is accelerating U.S. growth with major openings in some of the country’s most iconic...
Fiabila USA: New Jersey’s nail lacquer powerhouse
Since its founding in 2001, the subsidiary of the Fiabila Group has firmly established itself as the nail lacquer leader in the U.S....
FDA moves to update sunscreen standards with the addition of bemotrizinol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first steps in more than two decades to add a new U.V. filter to its list of...
French and U.S. industry groups warn consumers about counterfeit cosmetics
Ahead of the festive season, the fragrance and cosmetics industry is warning of a wave of fakes, dupes, counterfeits and non-compliant...
Switzerland secures retroactive cut of U.S. customs duties to 15%
U.S. customs duties on Swiss products will be reduced to 15% with retroactive effect from November 14, the date a draft agreement was...
Shin-Etsu Silicones leverages next-gen ingredients to improve sunscreen feel
With the market demand shifting toward sunscreen products that offer not only advanced UV protection but also a refined, lightweight...
Scent and price lead: A big-picture look at fragrance use in the U.S.
Recent data from YouGov show that nearly three in four Americans use fragrance. Among users, 88% say scent is their top purchase factor,...
