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THE WHAT? Luxury group LVMH has acquired French perfume company Officine Universelle Buly 1803. THE DETAILS The buy out comes four years after LVMH made an initial investment in the perfumer via its minority investment fund LVMH Luxury Ventures.  The perfumer will join 75 other Maisons under LVMH, and is said to be ‘recognized for the quality …

THE WHAT? AmorePacific employs the highest ratio of female workers amongst Korean firms, according to corporate tracker Korea CXO Institute.   THE DETAILS The beauty maker employed 8117 female workers as of December end, 2020, accounting for 74.8 percent of its 10800 total work force.  AmorePacific was followed by Hana Bank at 60.5 percent and home appliance vendor …

THE WHAT? Sarahjane Robertson is to stand down from her position as Chief Executive Officer for beauty industry charity Look Good Feel Better.  THE DETAILS Robertson will leave the position in the last quarter of 2021, having worked with the charity for nearly 20 years.  Having initially joined as a Communications Consultant, Robertson has worked as CEO …

THE WHAT? Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has appointed Joesph N. Zarro as its new President of Latin America (LATAM).  THE DETAILS Zarro rejoins the company following his prior role of Senior Vice President of Business Development and Legal Affairs.  A leader in the licensing and marketing industries, Zarro has most recently held the role of Principal of …

THE WHAT? The CEO of Avon, Angela Cretu, has pledged to keep prices fair, despite the global supply crisis, according to a report published by the Press Association. THE DETAILS Early buying from representatives has safeguarded holiday supplies and, in the UK, the Natura &Co-owned direct sales brand worked with its logistics partners earlier in …