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THE WHAT? Model and digital creator Patrick Starr has teamed up with plus size fashion and accessories brand Fashion to Figure to create a new ready-to-wear collection, named Life’s a Party.  THE DETAILS The collection is said to ‘celebrate dressing up, going all out and feeling fabulous in the clothes one is wearing,’ according to a press …

THE WHAT? Avon has expanded its geographical reach with the opening of its first flagship store in mainland China.  THE DETAILS Located in downtown Shanghai’s Nanjiing Road W, opening events saw the debut of ANEW Renewal Activating Serum with Protinol, and the upgraded Avon Little Black Dress Charm fragrance series. Placing an emphasis on Gen Z consumers, …

THE WHAT? The Body Shop North America has expanded its Open Hiring practices and has eliminated common barriers to employment, such as background checks, drug screenings and previous experience. THE DETAILS The news follows two successful pilot schemes for seasonal employees, with Open Hiring now serving as a permanent recruitment model for all Customer Consultant and entry-level …

THE WHAT? Shavelogic has closed US$100 million in growth capital from Jeffries, with Aon’s Intellectual Property Solutions having played an important role in helping to secure key Collateral Protection Insurance to support the financing. THE DETAILS Aon used its proprietary intellectual property (IP) valuation platform to value Shavelogic’s IP portfolio, before arranging for IP Collateral Protection Insurance …

THE WHAT? L’Oréal USA has announced that it has reached carbon neutrality for scopes 1 and 2 emissions for all 25 US sites across 12 states, including its manufacturing and distribution facilities, administrative locations and research and innovation sites. THE DETAILS The US subsidiary hit its goal four years ahead of schedule, the French beauty …