THE WHAT? The Estee Lauder Companies’ North American unit is carrying out a management reshuffle and reorganisation that will see some 1 percent of roles cut, according to a report published by WWD quoting an internal memo. THE DETAILS Cinzia Bernasconi, VP and GM for By Kilian and Frederic Malle is leaving the business and…
THE WHAT? Beiersdorf is set to invest €170 million in a new state-of-the-art European hub, based in Leipzig in the vicinity of its new production plant. THE DETAILS Beiersdorf is looking to acquire the neighboring plot of land to the new plant in the Leipzig-Seehausen II industrial estate, which covers around 12.5 hectares. Subject to approval from…
THE WHAT? La Perla is launching a new cosmetics collection, La Perla Beauty, and has named Moroccan-Italian model Malika El-Maslouhi as the face of its signature scent, according to a report by Arab News. THE DETAILS The cosmetics collection comprises body care, make up and fragrances, with El-Maslouhi taking to Instagram to announce her appointment. The post…
THE WHAT? The L’Oréal group has appointed Frank Kollmar as Deputy Managing Director for the Active Cosmetics Division at the worldwide level. THE DETAILS Kollmar takes on the role from his previous position as President and CEO of L’Oréal Canada, having joined the company in 1999. An Verhulst-Santos will succeed Kollmar in his role for L’Oreal Canada,…
THE WHAT? UK health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has launched into China via Alibaba’s Tmall site. THE DETAILS The official flagship store features more than 40 of the retailer’s most popular products, with items such as collagen and fish oils proving popular with the Chinese consumer. According to the company there has been particular interest…
THE WHAT? NYX Professional has been named as the official beauty sponsor for Dignitas, the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment. THE DETAILS The make-up brand will become the first worldwide cosmetics brand to partner with an esports team, with the collaboration following from the two companies pairing up on an Animal Crossing activation back in November…
