Business & Financial

Shifting strategies: Ange Gardien adapts make-up line to be more ‘practical and relevant’ during pandemic

01-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based beauty brand Ange Gardien has launched a colour cosmetic range adapted to the consumer needs and concerns brought about by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Global ambition: Dr.Ci:Labo identifies travel retail as key to driving brand growth overseas

01-Dec-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japanese derma beauty brand Dr.Ci:Labo is aiming to expand the brand’s international presence via the travel retail channel on the back of the heightened awareness of safety and health.

Less complex: Unilever completes unification of Anglo-Dutch structure

30-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer goods major Unilever has completed the unification of its Anglo-Dutch legal structure in a move it says will future-proof business by enabling greater flexibility on strategic portfolio updates.

Expanding visibility: Rituals sees China expansion as key to boosting wider-Asia awareness

24-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Amsterdam-based Rituals Cosmetics has aimed to expand its brand awareness in China, which it has identified as a major growth driver to support the brand’s growth plans in the Asia Pacific region.

‘Skintellectual’ and multi-purpose beauty among four key personal care trends in China – Azelis

24-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Ingredient innovation and multipurpose products for a minimalist beauty regime are among the top four key trends for success in China’s personal care market.

‘Start of a new era’: Anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainability trends key for Nardev’s Asia expansion

23-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Nardev aims to expand its presence in Asia Pacific by tapping on demand for anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainable ingredients, backed by its recent acquisition by Barentz.

LG H&H continues North American retail expansion with K-Beauty flagship in Richmond, British Columbia

17-Nov-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Just last month the South Korea – based consumer goods company opened a first Avon retail store in Los Angeles, California; and on Friday, November 20, The history of Whoo luxury concept store will open in Canada.

Fragrances success in Asia for Estée Lauder fails to sweeten global profits slump for category

09-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeing positive signs of recovery in its fragrance division in Asia Pacific, but the gains failed to offset the global profits slump across the division.

Stateside ambitions: Kiwi brand essano ready to ‘invest heavily’ to drive growth in US beauty market

04-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

New Zealand-based skin care brand essano is making its US expansion a ‘key focus’ for the company in response to demand for natural and clean beauty brands.

J-beauty in China: istyle and Alibaba launch direct export model to boost brands’ expansion

04-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Beauty retail and media firm istyle Inc. has partnered with the Alibaba Group to directly export cosmetics into China to support the expansion of Japanese brands in the market.

‘Recovery lacks vigour’: COVID-19 resurgence in Japan hits Kao’s cosmetics performance

02-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation has reported that the resurgence novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has resulted in a JPY7.2bn (USD69m) drop operating profit in its cosmetics division.

Wendy Wang promoted to Chief Commercial Officer in APAC at Mary Kay

28-Oct-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty maker’s former Vice President and Associate General Counsel is now leading commercial strategies and corporate objectives across sales, marketing, biz tech, and operations in the Asia Pacific region.

Sustainable luxury: Emma Lewisham aims to ‘take ownership’ by becoming a 100% circular beauty brand

28-Oct-2020 By Amanda Lim

New Zealand-based beauty brand Emma Lewisham has its sights set on becoming a leader of circular beauty movement with luxury refillable packaging options.

Reaching over the border: istyle aims to connect with Chinese consumers through live commerce

27-Oct-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty retail and media firm istyle Inc is tapping into live commerce to reach Chinese consumers that have been unable to travel to Japan due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

‘Strategic choices taken’: L’Oréal reports global Q3 sales rise amid Western Europe declines

26-Oct-2020 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a global sales rise for the third quarter of 2020 despite operating in a market still reeling from COVID-19, though Western Europe sales declined.