THE WHAT? Edgewell Personal Care has introduced a free, nationwide recycling program for Schick and Skintimate disposable razors in collaboration with TerraCycle. THE DETAILS The Edgewell Schick and Skintimate Free Recycling Program enables consumers across the continental U.S. to return used disposable razors and associated plastic packaging through a prepaid mail-back system operated by…
THE WHAT? The European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections at Temu as part of an investigation into potential violations of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation. THE DETAILS The raid took place at one of Temu’s Irish premises, targeting possible foreign state support that could distort competition in the EU market. Temu, owned by…
THE WHAT? Amazon has outlined plans to invest more than US$35 billion in India by 2030, focusing on AI development, export growth and expanded operational infrastructure as competition intensifies in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. THE DETAILS The investment builds on Amazon’s existing US$40 billion commitment to India since 2010 and follows…
THE WHAT? Parfums Christian Dior has opened a new boutique at Zurich Airport in partnership with Avolta, bringing travellers La Collection Privée Christian Dior alongside core fragrance, makeup and skincare lines. THE DETAILS Senior executives from Dior, Avolta and Flughafen Zürich AG attended the launch. The boutique’s design draws on the aesthetic of 30…
THE WHAT? Sephora US is reviving SEPHORiA in Los Angeles, introducing a new “beauty multiverse” format that expands the event into a multi-day, multi-brand experiential platform built around education, product discovery and consumer engagement. THE DETAILS The event will take place in Downtown LA and marks SEPHORiA’s first return to the city since 2019.…
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THE WHAT? Sephora has formally established a Belgian subsidiary in Brussels, marking LVMH’s move to enter Belgium’s prestige beauty retail sector. THE DETAILS The newly created entity, Sephora Belgium, is registered on Avenue Louise—one of the country’s most commercially strategic locations—signalling a serious market entry strategy. The board includes senior Sephora leaders, including Managing…
THE WHAT? Charlotte Tilbury has opened dedicated counters in Concourses C and D at Dubai International Airport, marking its official launch within Dubai Duty Free and expanding its travel retail footprint. THE DETAILS The counters introduce the brand’s core skincare, makeup and fragrance assortment to one of the world’s highest-traffic beauty locations, supported by…
THE WHAT? M·A·C Cosmetics has appointed Grammy-winning artist Chappell Roan as its new Global Brand Ambassador, with campaigns scheduled to roll out in 2026. THE DETAILS The multi-year agreement formalises the brand’s previous collaborations with Roan and positions her at the centre of upcoming global marketing activity. Her debut campaign, photographed by Inez &…