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THE WHAT? U.S. soccer star and Olympian Megan Rapinoe has been named as the new face of Shiseido and will star in the company’s Power Is You campaign as well as the launch for the Ultimate Power Infusing Concentrate 3.0.  THE DETAILS An advocate for LGBQT+ rights and equal pay for female athletes, Rapinoe has lauded Shiseido’s …

THE WHAT? L’Oréal Middle East has seen an upsurge in online sales of 750 percent since 2018, which is said to be driven by a D2C e-commerce and e-distribution partnership with Dubai-based CNNB Solutions, according to Trade Arabia.  THE DETAILS Since the start of the partnership the company has reported an increase in average order value of …

THE WHAT? Unilever is facing expulsion from the UK government backed Prompt Payment Code unless the company improves its payment performance, according to a report by The Times.  THE DETAILS The code promotes fair treatment of suppliers, with Small Business Commission Liz Barclay calling on Unilever to speed up its payment or alternatively leave the code.  As …

THE WHAT? Alex Gorsky is stepping aside from this role as CEO of Johnson & Johnson, with the personal care giant appointing Joaquin Duato, currently Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee, as his replacement, effective 3rd January.  THE DETAILS Gorksy has held the role since 2012, will take on the role of Executive Chairman, with Duato being appointed …

THE WHAT? Specialty chemicals company Clariant has increased its current 30 percent stake in Brazilian personal care company Beraca, purchasing the final 70 percent to take over full ownership.  THE DETAILS The agreement sees Clariant purchase the remaining amount from the founding Sabará family, with the purchase price not disclosed.  The deal will be subject to regulatory …