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THE WHAT? Sephora has announced the participants for its 2022 Accelerate brand incubator program, with a group of 10 BIPOC brand founders. THE DETAILS Now in its seventh year, the Sephora Accelerate program continues its focus on supporting founders of color this year, reflecting the LVMH-owned retailer’s commitment to increasing BIPOC representation in prestige beauty …

THE WHAT? The Estee Lauder Companies has promoted Umair Ansari to Vice President and General Manager, Travel Retail Europe, Middle East and Africa, effective January 1, 2022. THE DETAILS Ansari has led Travel retail’s East Africa and India hub since 2019, having joined Lauder in 2004 and held positions of increasing responsibility. In his new …

THE WHAT? J-beauty company, Mandom Corp has recalled four scalp care products after receiving reports of adverse reactions in those allergic to eggs, according to a report published by Mainichi. THE DETAILS The products are all said to contain lysozyme hydrochloride, which is derived from egg white. The company said it was alerted to three …

THE WHAT? Henkel North America has announced that it is expanding its Scholarship and Internship program for Black, Hispanic and Indigenous students. The more than US$1 million initiative is designed to support dozens of students with financial backing and work experience opportunities. THE DETAILS The program will be run in partnership with the United Negro …

THE WHAT? Boots is rumored to be considering the sale of its Aromatherapy Associates brand, according to a report published by Sky News. The WBA-owned drugstore chain is said to be approaching potential bidders. THE DETAILS The brand is yet to have a precise price put on its head but is expected to fetch ‘a …