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THE WHAT? The CEO of Maersk-owned APM Terminals has warned that elevated consumer demand is exacerbating the supply chain crisis, according to a report published by the Financial Times. THE DETAILS Morten Engelstoft told the Financial Times that the only way to break the ‘vicious circle’ of the supply chain crisis is via lower consumer …

THE WHAT? Could the beauty and wellness industry be about to unveil 2021’s answer to CBD? Thailand has seen domestic sales of opioid alternative, kratom boom after the drug was legalized in late August, according to a report published by Bloomberg. The country is now poised to green-light exports to the US, the world’s largest …

THE WHAT? L’Occitane has announced the launch of its social selling platform, MyL’Occitane. The company said that its goal is to empower its eco-conscious community by providing them with the opportunity to start their own entrepreneurial journey. THE DETAILS Budding consultants can enroll via the platform’s website and, once they join, they woll be provided …

THE WHAT? As part of its 135th anniversary celebrations, Avon has unveiled a series of new features for its Avon On platform as well as a new compensation model for Representatives, dubbed Avon Rewards and a beefed up CSR fund of US$1.35 million for women’s causes around the world. THE DETAILS Representatives will be able …

THE WHAT? Procter & Gamble has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate its fight against climate change and set a new ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and supply chain, from raw material to retailer, by 2040. THE DETAILS The US FMCG manufacturer’s 2030 goals to pace its progress toward …