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Boots to shut 300 stores across UK over the next year despite strong growth
Industry buzz
Despite posting strong sales over the latest quarter, British health and beauty retail chain intends to continue cutting store numbers...
Sustainability: Metsä Board once again rated Platinum level from EcoVadis
Industry buzz
Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has, once again, achieved the...
Why is Israel’s city of Eilat promoting sunscreens that nourish corals?
Environment
Although beneficial for combating the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays, sun creams and tanning oils have also come under fire due...
Cyrille Ly takes the helm of Pure Trade’s CSR and innovation strategy
Industry buzz
Pure Trade has appointed Cyrille Ly as Director of Sustainable Development, CSR and Innovation. In this role, he will be in charge of...
Canada joins countries banning cosmetic animal testing
Laws & regulations
The Canadian government officially announced a ban on cosmetic testing on animals. The decision was voted in a budget implementation...
L’Oréal North America names new Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Industry buzz
L’Oréal has appointed Liliahn Majeed as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, North America. In this role, Majeed will report...
The future of beauty packaging: Three questions for Frédéric Dreux, Unilever
Packaging & design
Committed for several years to a stringent roadmap for reducing plastic waste, beauty and personal care giant Unilever is implementing...
Kering Beauté acquires heritage fragrance brand Creed and gets new capacities
Industry buzz
French luxury group Kering expands its new beauty division with the acquisition of 100% of heritage fragrance brand Creed from funds...
MakeUp in Paris: The challenge of eco-designed high-performance innovations
Markets & trends
At this year’s event, which once again featured a mix of makeup and skincare products, some 150 exhibitors unveiled their innovations to...
Procos celebrates 25 years of packaging innovation serving luxury brands
Packaging & design
The manufacturer of exclusive luxury shopping bags, luxury cardboard boxes, high-end boxes for e-commerce, luxury ribbons and fabric...