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THE WHAT? Parfums Christian Dior has announced the appointment of Francis Kurkdjian as Perfume Creation Director. THE DETAILS Kurkdjian will lead the creation of the maison’s fragrances, as well as retaining his Artistic Director role at LVMH stablemate, Maison Francis Kurkdjian. He takes over from Francois Demachy. Kurkdjian cut his teeth on Le Male by …

THE WHAT? The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has announced that it is set to launch a Made in Japan focused store on Amazon’s US site to help Japanese SMEs reach American shoppers more easily, according to a report published by NHK World. THE DETAILS J-beauty firms will pay a fee, subsidised by JETRO, to …

THE WHAT? The Body Shop India has named Sanya Malhotra Chief Brand Advocate to coincide with the launch of a campaign designed to support children who have lost their families, caregivers and livelihoods to the pandemic, according to a report published by the Indian Retailer. THE DETAILS In partnership with the Miracle Foundation, the Natura …

THE WHAT? Highlander Partners has announced the acquisition of RMS Beauty for an undisclosed sum. THE DETAILS David Olsen, Managing Director of the Dallas-based private equity firm, will assume the role of CEO at RMS Beauty, effective immediately while Elaine Sack will move to a Chief Strategic Officer role. “Like [Founder] Rose-Marie herself, the RMS …

THE WHAT? Procter & Gamble has ramped up its activity in the radio channel, according to a report published by Inside Radio. The US FMCG giant is now advertising some 13 brands, totalling some 200,000 airings per week, per Media Monitors’ figures reported by Inside Radio. THE DETAILS Combined, P&G brands are airing more ads …