All news articles for July 2021

Sephora-Zalando partnership ‘may inspire’ more beauty-fashion tie-ups

06-Jul-2021 By Lynda Searby

Sephora’s partnership with e-commerce fashion major Zalando will capitalise on the online momentum built up by the German player over the past 18 months and may inspire other cross-sector collaborations, but is there a risk it could compromise the beauty...

Stepping up: Juicy Chemistry secures strategic marketing partnership as it gears up to expand its global footprint

06-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

India’s Juicy Chemistry has secured a strategic investment that will help it to step up its marketing game as it sets sights on scaling its business globally.

Brand story: The recent APAC developments from the biggest names in beauty

06-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

We round-up of our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region, featuring news updates from L’Oréal, Shiseido, Amorepacific and more.

‘Drive for success’: British luxury brand ELEMIS bets on omnichannel strategy to secure bright future in APAC

06-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

UK luxury brand ELEMIS is making another ‘digital-first’ debut into Singapore and Malaysia as it builds up its omnichannel retail strategy to pursue its goal of becoming the top British premium skin care brand in the world.

Fighting back: Sa Sa to pilot experiential retail ‘zones’ as brick-and-mortar business continues to decline

05-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

Hong Kong-based beauty retail group Sa Sa International will begin piloting experiential in-store concepts this year in Hong Kong and Macau to salvage declining business.

In-depth insight from Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference (CEAC) 2021

EC official: Innovation for Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability to receive Horizon funding

02-Jul-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The European Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability will lead industry towards a cleaner, toxic-free environment via innovation, prevention and consolidation of existing legal frameworks, with funding set to be released under the EU's Horizon programme,...

Product profiles: Top stories on the new product innovations in the APAC beauty space

02-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent product developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the latest innovations from Swisse, Kosé, Antipodes and more.

AI-powered fragrances: Firmenich launches Scentmate platform to spur Indie innovation

01-Jul-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Fragrance major Firmenich has developed an AI-powered, digital tool to speed up and simplify the scent creation process for independent beauty brands and entrepreneurs, though the platform is also generating interest amongst big beauty players too, a...

Blue is the new green: How APAC beauty firms are riding the wave towards marine protection

01-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

From ethically sourced marine ingredients to waterless formulations, cosmetic companies in Asia Pacific are turning their attention towards marine protection on the latest step on their journey towards sustainability.

Transformative purpose: Cosmetics an ‘incredible platform’ to help First Nations communities thrive

01-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

The cosmetics industry has the resources and potential to prevent the loss of First Nations culture and knowledge that will ultimately benefit the environment, says one supplier that works closely with these communities.