THE WHAT? Berlin Packaging has announced the acquisition of Raepak Limited for an undisclosed sum. THE DETAILS All of the UK-based supplier of plastic packaging for the cosmetics and personal care industry’s employees and locations will be retained. The acquisition is Berlin Packaging’s 14th since 2016. “Raepak has experienced incredible growth over the last several…
THE WHAT? Living Proof has announced a new addition to its senior leadership team; Alexis Tedesco has joined the Boston-based hair care brand as Chief Marketing Officer. THE DETAILS Tedesco joins Living Proof from BeautyBlender where she held the role of Vice President of Global Communications, leading a bi-coastal team responsible for the brand’s consumer…
THE WHAT? L’Occitane has reported a sales surge of 12.5 percent in Q4 2021, with sales in China up a huge 60 percent, making it the group’s largest international market. THE DETAILS The sales rise for the three months ending 31st March was accelerated by double digit growth across all key brands, including L’Occitane en Provence, Elemis and…
THE WHAT? Jessica Alba’s brainchild the Honest Company is set to list on the Nasdaq exchange at a valuation of $1.4bn, signalling a comeback for the business, according to a report by the FT.com. THE DETAILS The clean beauty company, which has yet to be profitable, has seen a string of product lawsuits and recalls. In 2017…
THE WHAT? Unilever-owned Degree Deodorant has launched its first ‘inclusive’ product, aimed at people with visual impairment and upper limb motor disabilities. THE DETAILS The deodorant brand designed Degree Inclusive to reach the one in four Americans that have a disability. Taking to a press release the company said, “Across the beauty and personal care industry, there is…
THE WHAT? Coconut water brand Vita Coco has expanded into the haircare market with the launch of a range of shampoos, conditioners and treatments. THE DETAILS The company has released the Nourish, Repair and Scalp ranges, which are designed to help dry and damaged hair and contain 95 percent natural ingredients. With the coconuts sourced from small…
