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Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick steps down amid bankruptcy concerns
THE WHAT? Saks Global has announced that CEO Marc Metrick has stepped down from his role, with Executive Chairman Richard Baker appointed as his successor, as the luxury retailer faces mounting speculation around a potential bankruptcy. THE DETAILS The leadership change follows reports that Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and…
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2025 in Review: See You in Court – Litigation Intensifies Amid Heightened Scrutiny
If 2025 showed where pressure is building fastest in beauty and personal care, it was not only in regulation or trade—but in the courtroom. Across jurisdictions, litigation surged as regulators, competitors, consumers and investors increasingly turned to legal action to resolve disputes over data, safety, marketing claims and market power. For the industry, the…
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Unilever reshapes global marketing leadership as Leandro Barreto takes expanded CMO role
THE WHAT? Unilever has appointed Leandro Barreto to an expanded role as Chief Marketing Officer, Unilever and Beauty & Wellbeing, effective 1 January 2026, as the group brings its enterprise-wide marketing agenda closer to its Business Groups. THE DETAILS Barreto, currently CMO of Unilever’s Beauty & Wellbeing Business Group, will assume responsibility for Unilever’s…
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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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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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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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Native to Launch 50-Episode Microdrama Series, “The Golden Pear Affair”
THE WHAT? P&G’s Native brand is preparing to release a 50-part microdrama series called The Golden Pear Affair, positioned as the first branded, feature-length “microsoap” to debut in the U.S. THE DETAILS Native’s microdrama is produced in a vertical, short-form format and will promote the brand’s Global Flavors collection, which includes deodorants, hand soaps,…
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The Body Shop and indē wild Launch Joint Wedding-Gifting Range in India
THE WHAT? The Body Shop has partnered with indē wild to introduce a co-branded gifting range aimed at India’s wedding market. THE DETAILS The collaboration includes four curated gift boxes combining products from both The Body Shop and indē wild. The sets are designed around themes such as self-care, bridal routines and celebration-focused beauty…
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Sephora US to Bring SEPHORiA Back to Los Angeles With New “Beauty Multiverse” Concept in 2026
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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M·A·C appoints Chappell Roan Global Brand Ambassador
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 &…