Corporation

To further support the emergence of new startups, Unilever Foundry reveals the results of its global study into corporate and startup collaboration, entitled The State of Innovation, A Deep Dive into Corporate- Startup partnerships.

Startup and corporate collaboration critical to business growth, Unilever whitepaper finds

02-Oct-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Paper and packaging company WestRock acquires Hanapak

02-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Both companies serve the cosmetics and personal care industries (among others). But this deal advances WestRock’s business in Australia, where Hanapak is well established in the consumer packaging market.

Makeup brush manufacturer Anisa International celebrates 25 years in the cosmetics business

31-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Anisa Telwar-Kaicker, the woman who launched and leads the global company, started her business as a distribution and marketing venture. Since then, Anisa International has grown in size and scope and is now known as a leader in synthetic fiber alternatives...

Shiseido launches facial expression project

03-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The major Japanese player releases its new initiative, a facial expression project, to promote inner beauty in its female consumer base.

Are P&G and Unilever using child labor to source palm oil for personal care and cosmetic products? Amnesty International says ‘yes’

30-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The human rights NGO released a new report today calling out nine multinational corporations that Amnesty found to be buying oil from a company with documented child labor, as well as workers’ safety and rights violations.

Kao named as one of world’s most ethical companies, ten years in succession

15-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

Kao Corporation has confirmed that is has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company for the tenth year in a row.

Shiseido appoints new VP

25-Jul-2012

Shiseido Americas Corporation (SAC), the US subsidiary of Tokyo-based Shiseido has announced the appointment of Jeanette Garner as vice president of E-Commerce.

Shiseido makes management change ahead of global growth plan

12-Jan-2011

Shiseido has announced that it will appoint Hisayuki Suekawa as its president and CEO, replacing Shinzo Maeda, who will become chairman.

Shiseido strengthens Greek operations with joint venture

30-Oct-2009 By Katie Bird

Shiseido has launched a joint venture with Greek cosmetics player Gerolymatos in an attempt to increase its sales in the country.

Crabtree & Evelyn files for bankruptcy in the US

01-Jul-2009 By Simon Pitman

Specialty soaps and skin care provider Crabtree & Evelyn has filed for bankruptcy in the US, becoming the latest personal care player to fall victim to the economic crisis.

Soliance strengthens position in the US

14-Oct-2008 By Simon Pitman

French active cosmetic ingredients company Soliance has created a new US subsidiary as a means of expanding its business into the North American market.

Shiseido appoints new head of US operations

03-Jul-2008 By Guy Montague-Jones

Shiseido has appointed a new head of its US operations after
announcing the consolidation of its American businesses earlier in
the week.

Maesa's China subsiduary to open as sales leap

16-May-2008 By Guy Montague-Jones

France-based Maesa will open its Chinese subsidiary in the coming
weeks after announcing an 80.5 per cent sales increase for the
semester.

AXM Pharma ups Whisper distribution

28-Apr-2005

US-owned AXM Pharma has signed two distribution agreements for its
Whispers feminine hygiene products, marking the company's continued
expansion onto the fast-growing China market. Following on from its
domestic ambitions, the...