THE WHAT? Chanel Korea has issued an apology after a cyberattack leaked customer’s personal data from the membership database of its Fragrance and Beauty division, according to a report by the Korea Herald. THE DETAILS Taking to a statement, the Korean arm of the French beauty house stated that personal information including names, addresses, birth dates and…
THE WHAT? Beiersdorf has returned to pre-pandemic glory with sales in the six months ending 30th June growing 16.2 percent in organic terms to 3.87 billion euro. THE DETAILS The Nivea-maker results were bolstered by the consumer segment, which reported sales growth of 13.6% in the first half. Nivea achieved a 9.1 percent YOY increase in organic sales,…
THE WHAT? e-commerce platform Shopify has opened a networking hub in Manhattan to support existing and budding entrepreneurs, named Shopify New York. THE DETAILS Located at 131 Greene Street, the space covers two stories and 8,000 square foot, and will feature a rotating pop-up shops of New York-based brands. Free to visit, there is also a coffee and…
THE WHAT? Unilever Bangladesh has launched a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site, named Ushopbd.com. THE DETAILS The site offers nationwide home delivery, cash on delivery and online payment options, with consumers able to purchase Unilever products such as Sunsilk, Lifebuoy and Tresemme. The site has been designed with a user-friendly interface and is said to guarantee authentic products, with…
THE WHAT? Supermodel Grace Elizabeth Harry Gabe (Grace Elizabeth) has sued Revlon over the use of her image without her permission. THE DETAILS Having filed a complaint in the New York federal court, Elizabeth alleged that the beauty company has used her image to promote its make-up without obtaining prior consent. According to the suit, the model…
THE WHAT? Color cosmetics company Warpaint London has announced the appointment of John Collier as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1st September, 2021, according to stockmarketwire.com THE DETAILS Collier has previously spent 30 years in consumer goods, having worked for Revlon from 1996 to 2018. Having recently taken on the role of President of vVardis, a…
