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The consumer goods group has compressed product development cycles across its EUR 12.8 billion beauty division and rolled out AI-formulated ranges across regional retail shelves.
The legal action follows last year’s recall of Lean Screen SPF50+, which shared a base formula with nearly 20 other sunscreen brands.
The upgraded lineup incorporates pro-ceramide serum and hyaluronic acid, including a scent exclusive to IGA.
The Omani fragrance house operates in more than 80 countries under Sabco Group and entered India in April.
Conventional oils will account for 76.4 percent of beauty formulation demand this year as coconut oil holds the largest category share.
The Air Liquide subsidiary supplies cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients across 100 countries with a workforce of nearly 900 employees.
The transaction expands the Indian beauty retailer’s ownership following its initial participation in Earth Rhythm’s Series A round.
Former Vogue Australia beauty director Sigourney Cantelo relaunches the 2014-founded beauty platform with an editorial-led retail model.
McKinsey data shows three quarters of cosmetics executives are pushing for revenue expansion even as consumer acquisition costs climb.
Ad spend tops 50 per cent of sales for mid-sized operators as direct-to-consumer reach stalls and offline retail demands costly multi-city distribution networks.
Physical store sales jump ninefold following a March rollout at Sephora, lifting Europe’s share of total company revenue to 17 per cent.
Existing backer L Catterton exits the Tokyo-based maker of &Honey and 8 The Thalasso as top executives reinvest alongside the buyout firm.
Thai niche fragrance brand Panpuri debuted its first Mainland China boutique at HKRI Taikoo Hui, targeting 16 regional openings across China and Japan this year.
The century-old franchise accounts for 20 per cent of Weleda’s revenue and is adding targeted treatments across Asia-Pacific and Western markets.
Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA fell 26 per cent to US$93.6 million as the beauty group withheld its 2027 financial guidance.
The Australian retailer confirmed an unauthorised third party accessed purchase records and contact details prior to August but said financial data remained secure.
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