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Sacheu Beauty Appoints First CMO and CFO as It Scales
THE WHAT? Indie cosmetics brand Sacheu Beauty has expanded its executive team, appointing its first chief marketing officer and chief financial officer. THE DETAILS Sacheu has named Michelle Miller as CMO and Connie Kim as CFO, with both executives reporting to CEO Quinn Roukema. Miller joined in December 2025 from Vegamour and previously served…
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Kering Brings Ardian Into Fifth Avenue Flagship in US$900m Joint Venture
THE WHAT? Kering has finalised a joint venture with investment firm Ardian covering its landmark luxury retail property at 715–717 Fifth Avenue in New York. THE DETAILS Under the agreement, Ardian holds a 60% stake in the newly created vehicle, with Kering retaining 40%. The Fifth Avenue asset comprises approximately 115,000 sq. ft of…
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Chanel Appoints Aegon HR Chief as Global People Lead Amid Leadership Reset
THE WHAT? Chanel has appointed Elisabetta Caldera as global chief people and organisation officer, continuing a reshuffle of senior leadership as long-serving executives retire. THE DETAILS Caldera, currently global chief human resources officer at Dutch insurer Aegon, will join Chanel next month, succeeding Claire Isnard, who is retiring after more than 17 years with…
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Amorepacific Launches Second Voluntary Retirement Programme Since Founding
THE WHAT? Amorepacific Group has introduced a voluntary retirement programme, marking only the second time such a measure has been implemented since the company’s founding. THE DETAILS Announced internally on 5 December, the programme is positioned as a response to shifting domestic and global business conditions. It follows a previous voluntary retirement initiative launched…
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Women in the Workplace 2025 Flags Declining Corporate Focus on Gender Equity
THE WHAT? McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org’s latest Women in the Workplace report shows a continued pullback in corporate commitment to advancing women, alongside the first recorded promotion ambition gap between women and men. THE DETAILS Only 54% of companies now prioritise women’s career advancement, down sharply from pre-pandemic levels, with even lower focus…
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Shiseido Develops Humidity-Responsive Water-Based Sunscreen Technology
THE WHAT? Shiseido has developed a new water-based sunscreen technology that maintains high UV protection and water resistance while adapting to changes in environmental humidity. THE DETAILS The oil-in-water technology uses soap-derived ingredients that react with metal ions in sweat and seawater to form a durable, water-repellent film on the skin. This enables long-lasting…
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FDA Moves to Add Bemotrizinol to US Sunscreen Active Ingredient List
THE WHAT? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed adding bemotrizinol to the OTC sunscreen monograph, opening the door for its use as a permitted active ingredient in US sunscreens. THE DETAILS Under a proposed administrative order, the FDA would allow bemotrizinol at concentrations of up to 6% as a generally recognized…
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Beiersdorf Brings Eucerin to Japan With Market-Specific Anti-Aging Line
THE WHAT? Beiersdorf has launched its dermatological skin care brand Eucerin in Japan, marking the brand’s entry into the world’s third-largest cosmetics market THE DETAILS The rollout is led by the Eucerin HARI FILLER anti-aging range, developed specifically for Japanese consumers by NIVEA-Kao. The premium line is positioned at the intersection of dermatological efficacy…
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US Caps Tariffs on Swiss Cosmetics Imports at 15% Retroactively
THE WHAT? The US has reduced additional tariffs on Swiss imports to a 15% ceiling, applied retroactively from 14 November 2025, with cosmetics included in the affected product categories. THE DETAILS The new tariff cap replaces a previous additional duty of up to 39% on Swiss goods. Alongside existing exemptions for pharmaceuticals and certain…