Europe
Boots sets to debut first beauty-only shop at London’s Battersea Power Station
The British health and beauty retailer will launch a new beauty-only store at Battersea Power Station, in London. Set to open later...
Consumers in Asia and Europe think sustainable goods are too pricey
Contrary to popular belief, Asian consumers, particularly in emerging countries, are increasingly sensitive to environmental issues....
Sophim extends its partnership with Nordmann to cover Switzerland
Sophim carries on with the transformation and strengthening of their international distribution network. The Provence-based company has...
CPL Aromas acquires Global Fragrances Labs in Spain
The UK-headquartered fragrance house has acquired Global Fragrances Labs (GFL) in Spain and their entire operations in El Prat de...
EU industry calls for a swift ratification of the agreement with Mercosur
Cosmetics Europe, Cefic and a coalition of 17 other business associations representing different European industrial sectors call for a...
French industry speaks up for octocrylene as health agency calls for a ban
French health agency (ANSES) has recommended that the government ban the use of octocrylene in sunscreen products because of its...
Boots to shut 300 stores across UK over the next year despite strong growth
Despite posting strong sales over the latest quarter, British health and beauty retail chain intends to continue cutting store numbers...
Laneige, Amorepacific’s spearhead for global growth
Recently launched in the United Kingdom and the Middle East, the premium skincare brand is the main pillar of the Korean beauty giant’s...
“Industry is not looking for loopholes,” says CTPA about ban on animal testing
A recent ruling from UK’s High Court created suspicion among animal rights activists and NGOs that the country could change its policy...
EU REACH Committee votes to ban microplastics from most daily life products
The representatives of the EU member states in the REACH Committee have voted to adopt a European Commission’s proposal to restrict...
