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The Estée Lauder Companies names Dave Smith as SVP, new business development
Shana Randhava, who previously oversaw the company's new business development, recently transitioned to take on an expanded role leading the company's new incubation ventures.
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L'Oréal appoints Blanca Juti as chief communications and public affairs officer
From April, Blanca Juti will step into the role of chief communications and public affairs officer for cosmetics giant L’Oréal. Heineken Group’s current chief corporate affairs officer will take over from Lucia Dumas.
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H&M's Eriksson succeeds Kristina Stenvinkel as group's Communications Director
H&M Group has announced that its Head of Media Relations Andreas Eriksson, is to take on the role of Communications Director across the group succeeding Kristina Stenvinkel.
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Paytm eyes profitability in 2021
Digital payments and e-commerce business Paytm could turn profitable in 2021, as the pandemic continues to drive online growth and the uptake of digital payments in India.
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Nykaa teams up with influencers for mini-series
Multi-brand beauty retailer Nykaa has teamed up with a number of beauty influencers to launch an interactive mini-series, ‘The Beauty Bar’, on its ‘Nykaa Network’ to boost online engagement.
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Hand In Hand expands portfolio with launch Shea butter hand cream
Vanesa Care-owned personal care brand Hand In Hand has strengthened its product portfolio with the launch of its Shea butter hand cream.
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Unilever says global consumption will remain depressed in first half of year
Unilever expects global consumption patterns to be suppressed in the first half of this year, even as business returns to normal in East Asia and markets in Africa and Latin America show resiliency, its CEO announced.
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Juliette Has a Gun sells minority stake to Cathay Capital
To strengthen its global presence, the selective perfumery brand founded by Romano Ricci has sold a minority stake to investment fund Cathay Capital.
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Asos has very merry Christmas as global sales surge continues
Asos concluded a strong year with a four-month autumn and festive period that showed just how strong a business it is. Sales soared not just in the UK but globally and it expects higher profit as a result.
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Organic beauty marketplace Vanity Wagon raises Rs 1.5 crore funds
Vanity Wagon has raised Rs 1.5 crore ($200,000 ) in a seed round led by Agility Venture Partners; Alfa Ventures founder, Dhianu Das; actor Anita Hassanandani; and angel investor, Sanjay Nagi.
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Shantanu & Nikhil unveil first men's fragrance 'Independence EDP'
Luxury fashion brand Shantanu & Nikhil has launched its first-ever fragrance. Designed for men, the scent is named ‘Independence EDP’.
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Shopmatic sees strong growth, expects to turn cash positive in 2021
E-commerce solutions business Shopmatic has exceeded its revenue targets by 40% and reported a revenue total of $7 million (Rs 46.6 crore) from April to December, 2020. The business expects to turn cash positive in 2021.
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Cosmoprof India to hold phygital trade show in Mumbai this February
Cosmetics trade show Cosmoprof India will return to Mumbai with a business-to-business fair from February 22 to 23 at the Hotel Sahara Star in Mumbai. The ‘phygital’ event will mix online and offline features.
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E.L.F Cosmetics partners with Nykaa to strengthen presence in India
E.L.F Cosmetics has partnered with India’s leading omnichannel beauty retailer Nykaa to launch its beauty products in the Indian market.
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Huemn, Kanika Goyal Label, and Payal Singhal present digital looks for Lakme Fashion Week's Nexa Digital Couture
On Friday, the second day of Lakme Fashion Week’s online showcase ‘Nexa Digital Couture’, brands Huemn, Kanika Goyal Label, and Payal Singhal presented ready-to-shop looks online.
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Clarins names Virginie Courtin-Clarins deputy CEO, head of CSR; announces new CSR goals
By 2025, Clarins said it aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% and become 100% plastic neutral, among other goals.
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