With transparency under the microscope due to sustainability demands, issues with counterfeiting, and the upcoming Digital Product Passport initiative, RFID is in the spotlight again.
We spoke to the founder of Dutch lifestyle brand Rituals Cosmetics, Raymond Cloosterman, about business expansion, travel-retail and trends in the wellness space.
Indonesia's recent trade regulation calling for the separation of social media and e-commerce poses a significant challenge to the pursuit of an integrated social commerce journey, especially for SME brands in the beauty space and beyond.
Japanese retail firm istyle Inc has underscored the importance of creating engaging and enjoyable shopping experiences to draw post-COVID beauty consumers back into stores.
The global summit for the travel-retail industry kicked off in Cannes today, with some key messages and insights for those working in beauty travel-retail...
We spoke to Alejandro Franco, cofounder of coffee-based ingredients company Kaffe Bueno, about its new biorefinery and how the ingredients are used in cosmetics.
LUXASIA-owned retailer escentials is on course for rapid expansion spree across Asia as consumers from Vietnam to India tap into the niche beauty trend.
We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including the impact of Japan’s nuclear wastewater release, Burberry’s potential in China and more.
Generation Z can be vocal, but their words don’t always align with their actions when it comes to buying beauty products. We spoke to EY’s Marcie Merriman to find out more…
The European Parliament and European Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ban misleading marketing and provide clearer product information.
Cross-Border Commerce Europe has just released its 'Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe' report, which ranks the top online fashion and beauty retailers and marketplaces across the EU, UK, Switzerland and Norway.
Brandwatch has identified the major topics that have been trending in beauty consumers’ online conversations over the past year, to help guide brands on what their customers want.
We spoke to Jacques Margnat, the President of French natural ingredients supplier SOPHIM, about the company’s expansion plans after it secured new funding.
UK-based skin care brand Facetheory has big plans for global growth. We spoke to the new Chief Marketing Officer Marc Gallagher about what’s happening next at the brand.
South Korean travel retailer Lotte Duty Free has invested in a government-backed project that supports local brands in entering and gaining presence in the Japanese market.
Independent and sustainable fine fragrance brand Floral Street has launched into the UK retailer today. CosmeticsDesign-Europe spoke to founder Michelle Feeney about the move.
Integrity Partners Group will expand operations for distribution companies to serve cosmetics and PBC product manufacturers better across the US and internationally.
The distribution partnership focuses on The Midwest Bioprocessing Center’s FeruliShield feruloyl glyceride ingredients, with McKinley Resources helping to ‘expand market reach’ for North American cosmetics and personal care product formulators and manufacturers....
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of Singapore (CTFAS) is set to launch the CTFAS Academy, which it hopes will elevate cosmetics industry standards in Singapore.
Provital’s latest subsidiary, Provital USA, is a key part of the company’s plan to ‘expand its global presence’ by focusing on the US and Canada as ‘strategic priorities’ with ‘tremendous growth opportunities.’
The decade old brand, known for its diverse range of hair color options, has just announced it will now be available in over 1,500 Walmart stores and online.
Global integrated agency Impero has researched how challenger brands can redefine beauty advertising for younger consumers. Its Head of Strategy Charlotte Willcocks shared her insights.
Beauty popup expert James Barnes, founder of creative agency Backlash, shared his advice on what makes a good popup and revealed the recent trends he’s spotted.
L’Oréal Professional has launched Redken in India to fulfil the growing demand for specialised solutions across colour, styling, and care in the hair care market.
The partnership agreement seeks to further expand the reach of successful adidas Active Skin and Mind Range products into China after its European launch last year.
German personal care conglomerate Beiersdorf has blamed the diagou situation in China and South Korea for La Prairie’s 9.9% sales decline in the first half (H1).
In this round-up of business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight developments from Beiersdorf, L’Oreal, Amorepacific, and more.
Natural therapist Farida Irani created Ayurveda Aromatherapy brand Subtle Energies in 1993. We spoke to the visionary founder about the challenges, changes and the future.
The company, which has made significant industry impact through its Lab-to-Market technology leveraging 'state-of-the-art machine learning, robotics and artificial intelligence, enabling the company to rapidly bring new innovation to market at commercial...
In the first financial results call since its merger, fragrance and flavours company DSM-Firmenich AG presented its half-year and Q2 sales results on a pro forma basis.
The social media company said its new 'Fulfilled by TikTok' programme will make it “easier than ever for merchants using TikTok Shop to sell on the platform.”
Chicnutrix capitalises on South Korean beauty manufacturing expertise to develop a skin care line that could meet consumer demand for holistic solutions.