​Could London's two top luxury department stores end up with the same owner? That's the question being asked on Monday as it has emerged that the owner of Harrods is possibly front-runner to buy up-for-sale Selfridges.

Johnson & Johnson has put into bankruptcy tens of thousands of legal claims alleging its Baby Powder and other talc-based products caused cancer, offloading the potential liabilities into a newly created subsidiary.

SkinKraft has increased its focus on skincare and expanded its product portfolio with the launch of 20 new items including toners, cleansers, and moisturisers among others. 

Fast-moving consumer goods business Marico has reported improved consumer demand in the second quarter of the 2022 financial year with growth in the “low twenties” thanks to a lull in the pandemic.

Good Earth has joined forces with South Africa-based skincare and wellness brand Curaloe and launched its product range on its dedicated e-commerce store and in its flagship stores. 

Fast-moving consumer goods business Emami expects its health and beauty brand Zandu to reach a valuation of Rs 1,000 crore ($150.3 million) in two to three years, following strong monsoon and rural demand. 

Fast-moving consumer goods and personal care brand Marico has launched a new hybrid model for its employees which enables them to increase flexibility and respond to modern worker needs while still focusing on growth.

Fast-moving consumer goods retailer Emami is holding a rural expansion drive this financial year to boost growth as the business continues to grapple with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Feminine hygiene and skincare brand Sanfe has raised $1 million (Rs 6.65 crore) in a new Series A finding round and the business plans to use the funds to boost its customer service and marketing. 

Skincare brand Kaya Limited appointed Rajiv Suri as its global CEO at a board meeting on September 23 and made a filing on the Bombay Stock Exchange on the same day, the business announced in a press release.

Fast-moving consumer goods business CavinKare has launched a new men’s grooming brand Biker’s, as it forays into the fast-growing men's grooming segment. The brand first launched in Tamil Nadu. 

Increasing raw materials costs has led numerous fast-moving consumer goods businesses to increase their prices for product categories including haircare, soaps, and skincare, among others.

​Cosco, a leading Indian sports and fitness products manufacturer, has partnered with B2B e-commerce platform Udaan to boost sales of its newly launched personal care range.

​Feminine hygiene and skincare brand Sanfe has signed Bollywood actor Radhika Apte as its brand ambassador. 

Fast-moving consumer goods giant Godrej Consumer Products expects to achieve double-digit growth in the 2022 financial year, as it continues to expand into multiple product categories and locations.

Fast-moving consumer goods business Emami held 40 product launches in the 2021 financial year and believes this is the key to continued growth under the current climate.