‘Recovery lacks vigour’: COVID-19 resurgence in Japan hits Kao’s cosmetics performance By Amanda Lim 07-Dec-2020 - Last updated on 07-Dec-2020 at 01:53 GMT Email to a friend Kao Corporation has reported that the resurgence novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has resulted in a JPY7.2bn (USD69m) drop in operating profit in its cosmetics division. CDA top 10 thumbnail Digital era: L’Oréal backs beauty tech to deliver interactive and personalised experiences – Singapore MD ‘Hand care is skin care’: Skin Inc develops ‘world’s first’ duo-chamber hand serum and sanitiser Shiseido sustainability actions: Firm unveils two new beauty initiatives with the launch of SBAS Fragrances success in Asia for Estée Lauder fails to sweeten global profits slump for category ‘Recovery lacks vigour’: COVID-19 resurgence in Japan hits Kao’s cosmetics performance J-beauty in China: istyle and Alibaba launch direct export model to boost brands’ expansion ‘Enough greenwashing’: Green beauty brand founder urges brands to avoid polarising marketing tactics Clean beauty in India: New beauty brand Minimalist says education a 'key strategic pillar' to drive growth K-beauty personalisation laws: MFDS brings into force rules for customised cosmetics retailers K-beauty personalisation laws: MFDS brings into force rules for customised cosmetics retailers Prev 1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 11 Next