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L'Oréal invests in Chinese biotechnology company Shinehigh Innovation
L'Oréal strengthens its foothold in China by acquiring a minority stake in Shinehigh Innovation, a Chinese biotechnology company.
Beauty

H&M adds to beauty offer, links with Raoúl Alejandre
H&M is diving even deeper into beauty this autumn with the company saying it’s “reimagined” its own make-up brand, launching a new range of mascaras, blusher, lipsticks and more.
Beauty

US beauty firm Coty to move forward with Paris share sale
Coty Inc., the US beauty and fragrance company, is moving forward with a proposed Paris listing that could take place as soon as the coming weeks, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Beauty

Secret Sales acquires Spain's Dreivip.com
Off-price specialist Secret Sales — the UK-based retailer that claims it’s “solving the problem of excess inventory” — has acquired Spanish peer Dreivip.com as it continues its expansion into mainland Europe.
Fashion

Next expects higher profits as sales prove better than expected
Next delivered its usual very long report covering its half-year performance on Thursday and it showed that the company is continuing to see rising sales and profits. And it revised guidance for the full year upwards.
Fashion

Unilever launches new bid to sell Q Tips and other brands
Unilever Plc has hired investment banks Morgan Stanley and Evercore Inc to sell a basket of non-core beauty and personal care brands that include Q-Tips and Impulse, reviving an effort it abandoned two years ago.
Beauty

Ecoalf embarks on personal care with wellness line, formulated without water and plastics
The company is venturing into this sector with six offerings: soap, shampoo, deodorant, sunscreen, moisturizer, and lip balm. It commences sales in its physical stores, online, and through select retailers.
Beauty

Coty raises this year’s sales outlook on strong fragrance demand
Coty Inc. raised its sales outlook for its current fiscal year, citing continued robust demand for its higher-end fragrances.
Beauty

Post-purchase specialist Shipup launches in UK, names new CEO
Post-purchase business Shipup has launched in the UK following its acquisition by Global Blue. And along with its arrival in the country, the company has named Agop Ashjan its new Chief Executive.
Fashion

Rabanne launches first make-up line, names Diane Kendal Creative Director Beauty
French label Rabanne, owned by Spanish fashion group Puig, has announced the launch of its first make-up line, spearheaded by British make-up artist Diane Kendal.
Beauty

PrettyLittleThing hosts US college campus pop-ups
Boohoo Group’s PrettyLittleThing brand is hosting a number of pop-ups at major US college hubs, including New York, Washington DC, Alabama and Florida.
Fashion

Warpaint London has strong first half globally, starts trial with Asda
Beauty specialist Warpaint London’s results for the first half of the year showed buoyant growth in both sales and profits with more to come in H2.
Beauty

Interparfums names Gerard Kappauf to its board of directors
Interparfums has revealed key changes to its board of directors including the appointment of Gerard Kappauf as an independent director.
Beauty

Elliott among The Body Shop suitors as October sale looms
A host of bidders are ready to buy The Body Shop after Brazilian beauty giant Natura signalled this summer it’s ready to sell the ethical international beauty retailer.
Beauty

Vogue.com's Chioma Nnadi is new head of British Vogue
British Vogue has found a replacement for outgoing Editor-In-Chief Edward Enninful from within the wider Vogue family with Chioma Nnadi set to take the helm on 9 October.
Luxury

L'Oréal India plans to become a €1 billion business in three to four years
Beauty giant L’Oréal India plans to become a €1 billion business in the coming three to four years and is confident that it can grow its business twice as fast as the Indian beauty market.
Beauty