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Micro-influencers and K-Pop stars are key to beauty brands - report

Micro-influencers and K-Pop stars are key to beauty brands - report

The strong appeal of K-Pop stars and the authenticity of micro-influencers were vital to the marketing efforts of beauty brands in the second half of 2022, a new report from Launchmetrics has shown.
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Sylvie Moreau on Sephora's UK opening and it's ambitions for the new market

Sylvie Moreau on Sephora's UK opening and it's ambitions for the new market

Following the opening of the new London Sephora store, the first in the UK, on March 8, FashionNetwork.com spoke to Sylvie Moreau, president Europe and Middle East of the LVMH perfume chain.
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L'Oréal invests in green chemistry with Unilever and Kao

L'Oréal invests in green chemistry with Unilever and Kao

To develop new sustainable ingredients derived from living organisms, L'Oréal is investing in a joint venture between US biotechnology specialist Genomatica (Geno), Unilever, and Kao.
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Glossier appoints new creative director amid C-suite shake up

Glossier appoints new creative director amid C-suite shake up

Glossier is shaking up its all-women executive team with several key appointments, starting with the promotion of Marie Suter as chief creative director. 
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Analysis: as John Lewis mulls ownership tweak, why is it lagging rival M&S?

Analysis: as John Lewis mulls ownership tweak, why is it lagging rival M&S?

Not so many years ago, John Lewis was unstoppable while M&S was in an endless turnaround phase. Today, the situation has reversed and John Lewis is even reportedly thinking of changing its prized ownership structure.
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Revlon to emerge from bankruptcy in April, 2022 earnings take a dive

Revlon to emerge from bankruptcy in April, 2022 earnings take a dive

U.S. cosmetics giant Revlon Inc. revealed net sales for the year ended December 31 dropped 4.7% to $2.98 billion, as the bankrupt company swung to even wider losses in 2022.
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Cosmoprof beauty show in Bologna to host 2,900 exhibitors from 64 countries

Cosmoprof beauty show in Bologna to host 2,900 exhibitors from 64 countries

The beauty trade show will take place in Bologna, Italy, on March 16-24, and is back to pre-Covid numbers with exhibitors from 64 countries, 60% of them from Europe, visitors from 116 countries and buyers from over 50.
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John Lewis losses grow, launches bigger costs-savings drive

John Lewis losses grow, launches bigger costs-savings drive

​When a results release starts with a message to the staff talking about “another very tough year”, you know it’s not going to be good and so it was with John Lewis Partnership on Thursday.
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Vanessa Hudgens relaunches Know Beauty

Vanessa Hudgens relaunches Know Beauty

Actress, singer, and entrepreneur Vanessa Hudgens announced on Wednesday the relaunch of Know Beauty with the debut of a new detoxifying clay face mask. 
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Coty lifts full-year guidance

Coty lifts full-year guidance

Global beauty company Coty Inc. announced on Wednesday an update on its financial progress and guidance for fiscal 2023, as well as future growth opportunities. 
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John Lewis names non-exec Nish Kankiwala to new CEO role

John Lewis names non-exec Nish Kankiwala to new CEO role

​It’s a big news week for John Lewis with its results due Thursday and a new concept store layout unveiled Tuesday. And Wednesday? Just the small matter of a new CEO.
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Body Shop and Aesop owner Natura highlights sales progress, despite overall falls

Body Shop and Aesop owner Natura highlights sales progress, despite overall falls

The Brazilian beauty giant that owns The Body Shop, Aesop and Avon, talked of “a resilient performance” in Q4 with sales growth in constant currency. But sales still fell on a reported basis and it made a net loss.
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Beach House Group launches beauty, lifestyle brand venture fund

Beach House Group launches beauty, lifestyle brand venture fund

Beach House Group announced on Friday the launch of a new venture fund, Beach House Ventures, which looks to incubate nascent beauty and lifestyle brands, via financial backing and more. 
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Patrick Ta Beauty names new CEO

Patrick Ta Beauty names new CEO

Patrick Ta Beauty announced on Monday the appointment of Kimberly Villatoro to the role chief executive officer.
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Sephora and TikTok team up to launch social media incubator program

Sephora and TikTok team up to launch social media incubator program

Dubbed the 'Sephora x TikTok Incubator Program', the program connects TikTok creators to best-in-class beauty brands from the Sephora’s Accelerate program.
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Dior launches anti-ageing LED mask, designed with French company Lucibel

Dior launches anti-ageing LED mask, designed with French company Lucibel

Dior has teamed up with French LED technology specialist Lucibel. A partnership that began in July with the launch of Dior Skin Light, a futuristic-looking anti-ageing LED mask.
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