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India’s beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa sees the need to reinforce its physical retail network to entice more global brands to work with them on India market entry.
Turkish fragrance house Atelier Rebul is set to launch in Indonesia this year and will unveil flagship heritage store in Shanghai, China next year as it reaches 130th anniversary.
Global hair care brand Wella Professionals has entered the e-commerce market in Singapore, in an effort to increase market presence, broaden customer reach, and keep ahead of stiff competition.
Italian luxury brand Bvlgari is eyeing huge opportunities in fast-growing luxury markets like India and Vietnam but will not rush an expansion despite the immense interest in high-end fragrances.
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Italian skin care brand Teaology has its sights set on building a physical retail presence in China as competition through cross-border e-commerce heats up.
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South Korean skin care brand Mixsoon will launch in around 200 Costco stores in the latter half of the year as it moves to expand its presence in the US.
Clio Cosmetics reported a boost in profitability for the first quarter (Q1) driven by efforts to improve the sales of skin care brands such as Goodal and Dermatory.
US-based mum and baby care brand Evereden is doubling down on expansion to new markets including the Middle East, continuous science-backed product development, and furthering its appeal to Gen Alpha in its next phase of growth.
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Unilever’s Indian subsidiary will invest in six key areas including sun care, masstige, and weatherproof body care to further its goal of becoming “a world-class beauty company”.
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Estée Lauder will introduce new products developed by a local team especially for its Chinese consumers in the fourth quarter (Q4) this year as part of efforts to accelerate innovation.
China’s beauty market is experiencing significant industry shift with the mass beauty market accelerating ahead of the luxury segment in the first quarter (Q1), says L’Oréal’s chief executive.
US-based KraveBeauty, which has recently entered South East Asia, seeks to address the needs of the increasing number of sensitive skin sufferers caused by the boom of active ingredients and trends-led products.
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The renewal of luxury K-beauty brand The Whoo has helped to bolster sales for LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) and restore the firm’s growth trajectory.
South Korea-based beauty tech firm APR Corp is strengthening its sustainability strategy in multiple ways, while accelerating its global expansion efforts after recording the highest ever annual overseas sales.
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Lubrizol has extended its partnership with C-beauty major PROYA, underscoring its confidence in the growth potential of China’s local beauty manufacturers.
Australian ingredients firm Native Extracts is seeking opportunities to work with China beauty brands to introduce its cellular extract-versions of Chinese ingredients such as gingko and arnica into the market.
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Sephora’s failure to crack South Korea has been linked to its inability to understand the local market and highlights the strength of local players, according to industry experts.
The company behind K-beauty brand Dear, Klairs is setting its sights on an entry into the Middle East and Africa after it recorded significant growth in Europe and Asia in 2023.
![C-beauty brand Flower Knows is pursuing international expansion. [Flower Knows]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/flower-knows-sees-international-expansion-as-a-major-focus/17474224-1-eng-GB/Flower-Knows-sees-international-expansion-as-a-major-focus.jpg)
![A round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-clio-nykaa-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update/17496817-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-Clio-Nykaa-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update.jpg)
![Nykaa sees the need to reinforce its physical retail network to entice more global brands to work with them on India market entry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/nykaa-highlights-importance-of-brick-and-mortar-as-more-brands-seek-india-entry/17452369-1-eng-GB/Nykaa-highlights-importance-of-brick-and-mortar-as-more-brands-seek-India-entry.jpg)
![Atelier Rebul is set to launch in Indonesia this year and will unveil flagship heritage store in China next year. [Atelier Rebul]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/atelier-rebul-reaches-new-milestones-with-indonesia-debut-china-flagship/17448107-1-eng-GB/Atelier-Rebul-reaches-new-milestones-with-Indonesia-debut-China-flagship.jpg)
![Bvlgari is eyeing huge opportunities in fast-growing luxury markets like India and Vietnam but will not rush an expansion despite the immense interest in high-end fragrances. [BVLGARI]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/bvlgari-prudent-about-asia-expansion-despite-appetite-for-high-end-fragrances/17445705-1-eng-GB/Bvlgari-prudent-about-Asia-expansion-despite-appetite-for-high-end-fragrances.jpg)
![Mavala is set to reinvigorate its presence in the important Asia Pacific market with strategic plans targeting both new and existing markets. [Mavala]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/mavala-targets-new-and-existing-market-to-revitalise-apac-presence-ceo/17442469-1-eng-GB/Mavala-targets-new-and-existing-market-to-revitalise-APAC-presence-CEO.jpg)
![Teaology has its sights set on building a physical retail presence in China. [Teaology]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/teaology-eyes-brick-and-mortar-expansion-in-china-as-online-competition-intensifies/17437269-1-eng-GB/Teaology-eyes-brick-and-mortar-expansion-in-China-as-online-competition-intensifies.jpg)
![Shiseido’s serum foundation innovation is drawing in new consumers and boosting sales in its home market. [SHISEIDO]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/22/shiseido-s-serum-foundations-attracts-new-consumers-boosts-q1-sales/17442433-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-serum-foundations-attracts-new-consumers-boosts-Q1-sales.jpg)
![Business updates from Amorepacific, Unilever, Estée Lauder and more.[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/21/amorepacific-unilever-estee-lauder-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update/17437116-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-Unilever-Estee-Lauder-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update.jpg)
![[Mixsoon]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/mixsoon-inks-deal-with-costco-to-expand-us-footprint/17429658-1-eng-GB/Mixsoon-inks-deal-with-Costco-to-expand-US-footprint.jpg)
![Clio reported a boost in profitability for Q1 driven by efforts to improve the sales of skin care brands such as Goodal and Dermatory. [Clio Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/clio-q1-goodal-dermatory-skin-care-sales-boost-enhances-overall-profitability/17422686-1-eng-GB/Clio-Q1-Goodal-Dermatory-skin-care-sales-boost-enhances-overall-profitability.jpg)
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![Amorepacifc reports strong growth in Europe and the Americas in Q1. [Laneige]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-q1-western-markets-drive-growth-with-laneige-and-innisfree/17403516-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-Q1-Western-markets-drive-growth-with-Laneige-and-Innisfree.jpg)
![HUL invest in six key areas to advance beauty business. [Lakme]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/unilever-identifies-six-key-demand-spaces-to-advance-india-beauty-business/17416548-1-eng-GB/Unilever-identifies-six-key-demand-spaces-to-advance-India-beauty-business.jpg)
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![Native Extracts is seeking opportunities to work with China beauty brands. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/04/11/native-extracts-aims-to-collaborate-with-c-beauty-brands-with-advanced-chinese-botanicals/17318852-1-eng-GB/Native-Extracts-aims-to-collaborate-with-C-beauty-brands-with-advanced-Chinese-botanicals.jpg)
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![The Ordinary will launch in Japan this May in partnership with beauty retailer @cosme. [The Ordinary]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/the-ordinary-set-for-japan-launch-in-may-in-partnership-with-cosme/17244797-1-eng-GB/The-Ordinary-set-for-Japan-launch-in-May-in-partnership-with-cosme.jpg)
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![Nykaa believes its future growth with come from the under tapped prestige beauty segment. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/03/19/nykaa-beauty-chief-eyes-huge-opportunity-in-prestige-segment/17175914-1-eng-GB/Nykaa-beauty-chief-eyes-huge-opportunity-in-prestige-segment.jpg)
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