African-Beauty will soar in the coming months and years, as the diverse and ancient rituals and ingredients across the region draw in consumer curiosity, says WGSN’s head of beauty.
African e-commerce major Jumia has re-worked its online portal in South Africa to offer essential items during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, working alongside Reckitt Benckiser and Proctor & Gamble on the project.
Singapore-based personal care firm Wipro Consumer Care has agreed to acquire Canway Corporation to gain a foothold in the South African personal care market.
Brenntag has expanded its global footprint for the distribution of fine chemicals with the bolt-on acquisition of South African company Chemgrit Cosmetics.
Medicinal plants from the East Cape of South Africa can be incorporated into soaps, sanitisers, creams and sunscreens thanks to potent antibacterial and antioxidant qualities, say researchers.
The beauty industry in South Africa is gearing up for regulatory changes following a proposal recently put forward by the government for public scrutiny.
Global beauty player L’Oréal’s new Research & Innovation centre is now open for business, bringing its global R&D network to Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time.
Indian consumer products company Godrej is looking to target the hair care market in South Africa having entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in Cape Town firm Frika Hair’s hair extension business.
Internet retailing continues to see growth across South Africa due to an expansion of digital devices such as tablets and smart phones, as well as increased competition within the online retailing segment.
Here, Sinah Mosehla, Director of Cosmetics, Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) provides a sector overview on the current and future regulatory landscape ahead of her presentation at the Global Cosmetic Compliance summit in May.
L’Oréal has opened its first African store for its Kiehl’s brand in the South African capital of Johannesburg, as the French firm looks to gain market share in the country.
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