THE WHAT? Victoria’s Secret has announced a significant change of tack in its marketing methods. Gone are the brand’s notorious ‘Angels’ and instead, the L Brands-owned underwear maker has announced the creation of The VS Collective of leading icons and change makers. THE DETAILS The VS Collective is described as an ‘ever-changing’ group of accomplished…
THE WHAT? Pharrell Williams has teamed up with fashion house Chanel via his equity-focused initiative Black Ambition to launch a two-part mentorship program for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. THE DETAILS Williams took to YouTube to announce the launch, unveiling that the first part of the program will include a virtual discussion called Women Who Lead, with the…
THE WHAT? Fashion and beauty retailer H&M has seen Q2 sales rise 62 percent between March and May, citing the easing of pandemic restrictions in many markets and the increased online demand, according to a report by Reuters. THE DETAILS Revenue, however, was still down 19 percent compared to 2019, with stores remaining shuttered in France and Germany…
THE WHAT? The Global Shea Alliance is set to implement a pilot project of Resilient Shea Agroforestry Farm Model (RSAFM) in Nigeria. THE DETAILS The project will take 20 months and forms part of the Global Alliance Climate Change plus (GCCA+) initiative, led by the European Union. The project will be led by four GSA members; Raw…
THE WHAT? Uoma Beauty Founder Sharon Chuter has announced the launch of a new brand, Uoma by Sharon C., which will be sold exclusively via its own website and Walmart. THE DETAILS Set to go live today, Chuter, who founded the Pull Up For Change campaign following the BLM movement, has created a range of skin care…
THE WHAT? Jennie Ma has moved into the role of General Manager, Lancôme, North Asia zone, according to a report by Marketing Interactive. THE DETAILS The beauty industry expert has relocated to Paris from her stint as General Manager of L’Oréal Luxe Malaysia, having been based in Kuala Lumpar. Taking to LinkedIn, Ma stated that it had…
