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Beyoncé unveils the launch of Cécred, her hair care line

Beyoncé unveils the launch of Cécred, her hair care line

Since Adidas and Beyonce ended their Ivy Park partnership, the artist is venturing into beauty. After launching her fragrance Cénoir in 2023, she has shifted her focus in 2024 to hair care with Cécred.
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Windsong Global acquires JVN Hair, Pipette brands

Windsong Global acquires JVN Hair, Pipette brands

Windsong Global, a consumer-focused investment firm, announced on Tuesday the acquisition of beauty brands JVN Hair and Pipette.
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Once pioneering Body Shop UK collapses into administration

Once pioneering Body Shop UK collapses into administration

​The British arm of the Body Shop has collapsed into administration, putting 2,000 jobs at risk at the one-time pioneering ethical cosmetics retailer.
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L'Oréal invests in Chinese fragrance brand To Summer

L'Oréal invests in Chinese fragrance brand To Summer

Despite slower growth in China, the French cosmetics group L'Oréal continues to invest in the country and in January acquired a minority stake in the Chinese perfume brand To Summer.
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"Sephora Kids" are on the rise as tweens get seriously into skincare

"Sephora Kids" are on the rise as tweens get seriously into skincare

A growing number of kids between the ages of 10 and 14 are showing a keen interest in beauty products, and their skincare routines are sometimes comparable to those of adults.
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New Body Shop owner 'plans administration of UK chain' - report

New Body Shop owner 'plans administration of UK chain' - report

​Aurelius has only owned The Body Shop for a few weeks but it's reportedly lining up administrators for the UK retail arm of the business, which means store closures and job losses are likely.
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L'Oreal Q4 sales up 6.9% despite decline in North Asia

L'Oreal Q4 sales up 6.9% despite decline in North Asia

Cosmetics group L’Oreal reported a 6.9% rise in fourth quarter sales, slower growth than in the previous quarter, as its travel retail business continued to feel the pinch from changes in regulations of daigou resellers.
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Unilever's underlying beauty growth continues, 'premiumisation' helps

Unilever's underlying beauty growth continues, 'premiumisation' helps

​Global FMCG giant Unilever has unveiled its result for FY23 and along with the figures said it’s implementing its growth action plan “at pace”. 
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Sephora rolls out new brand signature and campaign globally

Sephora rolls out new brand signature and campaign globally

​LVMH’s global prestige beauty giant Sephora announced this week that it’s adopting a single brand signature for all its 35 markets for the very first time.
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Body Shop to sell parts of its  Europe, Asia business, UK unaffected

Body Shop to sell parts of its Europe, Asia business, UK unaffected

The Body Shop owner Aurelius is to sell parts of the British ethical beauty retailer’s ops in Europe and Asia. 
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Avon is still very active in Russia - report

Avon is still very active in Russia - report

​Avon, the international beauty business that has been UK-headquartered since 2016, continues to recruit new sales agents and manufacture in Russia, a new report has said.
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Schwarzkopf names Sofia Vergara as global brand ambassador

Schwarzkopf names Sofia Vergara as global brand ambassador

Schwarzkopf has announced actress Sofia Vergara as its new global brand ambassador. 
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Richemont Q3 sales rise 4%; Alaïa, Delvaux, Dunhill and Peter Millar are strong

Richemont Q3 sales rise 4%; Alaïa, Delvaux, Dunhill and Peter Millar are strong

Chloé, Alaïa and Dunhill owner Richemont has reported its results for Q3 — the all-important ‘Golden Quarter’ — with sales up by 4% on a reported basis to €5.593 billion, or 8% at constant exchange rates (CER).
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The Rocher Group appoints Emeline Ouart as director of communications and public affairs

The Rocher Group appoints Emeline Ouart as director of communications and public affairs

The Rocher group, owner of Yves Rocher and Petit Bateau, has appointed Emeline Ouart, formerly of frozen food company Picard Surgelés, as director of communications and public affairs.
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Kérastase names Sydney Sweeney global brand ambassador

Kérastase names Sydney Sweeney global brand ambassador

Luxury haircare brand Kérastase has named actress and producer Sydney Sweeney as a global brand ambassador. 
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Warpaint London success story continues, upgrades profit forecast

Warpaint London success story continues, upgrades profit forecast

​Value-focused beauty specialist Warpaint London had a good 2023 and its unaudited figures for the year show sales and profits at the owner of the W7 and Technic brands beating its forecast.
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