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Revlon Appoints Ariadne Oliveira as VP of Marketing Innovation for Global Professional Hair
THE WHAT? Revlon has appointed Ariadne Oliveira as Vice President of Marketing Innovation for its Global Professional Hair division, strengthening its strategic focus on the hair category. THE DETAILS Based in Barcelona, Oliveira will oversee marketing innovation across Revlon Professional’s women’s haircare and styling portfolio. She brings more than 25 years of global experience…
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CTPA Publishes Guidance to Help Parents Navigate Children’s Growing Skincare Habits
THE WHAT? The CTPA has launched SkinCare Simplified – A Parent’s Guide to support parents as skincare interest grows among children aged 8–14. THE DETAILS With 42% of parents in the UK saying their child knows more about skincare than they do, and most now having regular skincare conversations at home, the CTPA has…
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India’s Ceuticoz Enters Babycare Market with Dermatology-Led ‘Ceuticoz Baby’ Range
THE WHAT? Ceuticoz has expanded beyond cosmeceuticals into babycare and paediatric skincare with the launch of Ceuticoz Baby, a seven-SKU dermatology-developed range for newborns. THE DETAILS The new line marks the brand’s move into paediatric and family dermatology, leveraging more than 20 years of clinical skincare expertise. The launch collection includes a wash and…
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P&G Flags Sharp U.S. Category Declines as Consumer Weakness Weighs on Q2 Outlook
THE WHAT? Procter & Gamble has cautioned that U.S. sales across key categories it competes in fell significantly in October and are expected to show similar declines for November, signalling pressure on consumer spending ahead of the holiday period. THE DETAILS Speaking at a Morgan Stanley conference, P&G CFO Andre Schulten reported that category…
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Shiseido Announces Major Structural Reorganization and Senior Leadership Moves Ahead of 2026
THE WHAT? Shiseido has outlined significant organizational restructuring and a series of executive personnel changes, effective January 1, 2026, aimed at consolidating sustainability, digital, creative and governance functions across the global business. THE DETAILS The company will integrate its sustainability-related functions by establishing the Sustainability Strategy Acceleration Office under the Corporate Transformation Acceleration Department,…
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Ulta Beauty Reports Q3 FY2025 Results; Raises Full-Year Outlook
THE WHAT? Ulta Beauty reported third quarter fiscal 2025 results showing growth in net sales, comparable sales, and gross profit, while reaffirming expansion plans and increasing full-year guidance. THE DETAILS Net sales rose 12.9% to US$2.9 billion, driven by stronger comparable sales, the Space NK acquisition, and new store growth. Comparable sales increased 6.3%,…
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Unrivaled Miami Rebrands to Sephora Arena Under Expanded Deal
THE WHAT? Unrivaled has expanded its partnership with Sephora U.S., granting the beauty retailer naming rights to the league’s Miami home base, now officially titled Sephora Arena. THE DETAILS The naming agreement follows the first year of collaboration between the two companies, during which Sephora integrated multiple touchpoints into Unrivaled’s operations, including the Sephora…
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Pantone Introduces ‘Cloud Dancer’ as the 2026 Color of the Year
THE WHAT? Pantone has designated PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a soft white, as its Color of the Year 2026, providing a reference point for design, product development and packaging decisions across the beauty and consumer goods sectors. THE DETAILS Pantone positions Cloud Dancer as an understated white that reflects themes of clarity and simplicity,…
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L’Oréal Signals Imminent Work on Potential Armani Stake Following Heir Instructions
THE WHAT? L’Oréal has confirmed it will begin work “very soon” on evaluating a potential investment in Giorgio Armani, following new instructions from the late designer’s will outlining a phased sale or listing of the fashion house. THE DETAILS Speaking at a fireside chat with analysts, L’Oréal CFO Christophe Babule said the beauty group…
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Hong Kong Retail Sales Post Sixth Consecutive Month of Growth as October Hits New High
THE WHAT? Hong Kong’s retail sector recorded its sixth straight month of year-on-year growth in October, rising 6.9% to HK$35.2 billion (US$4.5 billion), the strongest monthly increase in half a year. THE DETAILS According to the Census and Statistics Department, October delivered the strongest monthly retail performance in half a year, supported by firmer…