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THE WHAT? The Estee Lauder Companies has announced a series of key leadership appointments for its international business prompted by the planned retirement of Cedric Prouve, Group President, International, in June, 2022. THE DETAILS Effective February 1, 2022, Peter Jueptner will take on the title of President, International, succeeding Prouve. Meanwhile, Nadine Graf, currently Vice …

THE WHAT? The Chinese National Medical Products Administration has published a new regulatory framework for cosmetics, oral and personal care products targeted at children, according to a report published by Market Screener. The new legislation will enter into force on January 1, 2022. THE DETAILS The framework defines children as those aged 12 or under …

THE WHAT? Chanel is rumored to be spending some US$4,000 per square foot to fit out its new flagship store in Miami’s Design District. A report published in The Real Deal quoting anonymous sources revealed that the French luxury label is investing some US$40 million in the project. THE DETAILS The store will be located …

THE WHAT? Hairstory has announced a minority investment from Summit Partners. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. THE DETAILS The funding will allow the unconventional hair care brand to accelerate investments in sustainable formulations and packaging, expand its hairdresser community and spread its messaging to more consumers. THE WHY? Melanie Whelan, a Managing Director …

THE WHAT? The French Ministry for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities has handed its Parite du Top 100 Special Award for the Feminization of Governing Bodies to L’Oréal. THE DETAILS The French beauty behemoth said that the award is the result of a long-standing voluntary policy to foster gender equality in the workplace at …