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THE WHAT? Beiersdorf is set to expand its production network, with the personal care giant having laid the cornerstone for a new plant in Leipzig, Germany.  THE DETAILS The company is investing 220 million euros in the new production centre for cosmetic products, with the focus aimed at innovation and sustainability.  Up to 450 million cosmetic products …

THE WHAT? Procter & Gamble-owned Head & Shoulders Philippines has launched new refill pouches for its Cool Menthol and Smooth & Silky variants.   THE DETAILS The pouches are said to use 50 percent less plastic per ml than the brand’s standard 330ml bottle, and can be used to fill up empty bottles or used alone due to …

THE WHAT? Sephora will allocate an investment of more than 150 million pesos (US$7.5 million) to open five news stores in Mexico by 2022.  THE DETAILS The prestige beauty retailer is also set to boost its e-commerce operations in the region, with digital expansion said to be an important part of its plans.  Sephora has allocated 70 …

THE WHAT? Customizable beauty, skin and hair care brand Function of Beauty has announced the appointment of Alexandra Papazian as CEO.  THE DETAILS Papazian will succeed Zahir Dossa, Co-Founder of the company, who will remain on the board as Executive Chairman.  The exec has vast experience in the beauty world, working for global beauty brands such as …

THE WHAT? Clarins has entered into a new long-term agreement with Stockholm-based software company Bambuser to expand its live video shopping concept to its subsidiaries worldwide.  THE DETAILS As part of the agreement Clarins will use Bambuser’s 360-degree offering, which includes both the One-to-Many and One-to-One solutions, to ‘engage shoppers, elevate customer service and drive sales in …