North America
US statewide bans on plastic bags reduced beach pollution: analysis
Statewide bans on plastic bags in the United States have led to significant reductions in the number of bags found on beaches and...
L’Occitane en Provence returns to the Upper West Side with a new boutique
L’Occitane en Provence has unveiled its latest store innovation through a revitalized Manhattan boutique. Situated in the heart of the...
Use of facial skincare products increasingly popular among US men
More than half of US men now use facial skincare, a 68% increase from 2022, according to Mintel. Men are also increasingly aware of the...
dsm-firmenich appoints Nicole Mancini as Fine Fragrance Principal Perfumer
dsm-firmenich has appointed ex-Givaudan nose Nicole Mancini as a Principal Perfumer in its Fine Fragrance Experience team in North...
In the US, users shop more frequently on Snapchat than on Instagram
If you’ve ever fallen for an item on Instagram or Facebook, you’re probably not alone. Shopping on social networks has become a habit for...
Luxury skin care brand evolvetogether makes retail debut at Bluemercury
The Californian brand created by Japanese-American Cynthia Sakai is making its retail debut with luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury. The...
Technology: California lawmakers pass AI safety bill
A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models passed California’s legislature on Wednesday, August 28, despite...
Kolmar Korea speeds up North America expansion with plans for second US plant
Kolmar Korea plans to build its second U.S. plant early next year. To this end, the cosmetics manufacturer has appointed a new head for...
US prestige beauty sales grow by 8% in the first half, driven by fragrances
The U.S. prestige beauty market achieved USD 15.3 billion in sales, in the first half of 2024, growing by 8% compared to the same period...
IBG’s Brand Incubator partners with Family Dollar for new haircare line
Available in Family Dollar stores, the new Crown Hair Society haircare series aims to offer luxury haircare products at affordable...
