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Solving Beauty’s Packaging Problem

Last year, the beauty sector generated 142.6 billion units of packaging — most of which ended up in landfill.

Beauty

Solving Beauty’s Packaging Problem

Last year, the beauty sector generated 142.6 billion units of packaging — most of which ended up in landfill.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Bob Sauerberg Exits Condé Nast, Unilever Appoints New CEO

This week, Condé Nast's chief executive steps down amid company shakeups, while Unilever's longstanding chief is retiring after a decade in charge.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Bob Sauerberg Exits Condé Nast, Unilever Appoints New CEO

This week, Condé Nast's chief executive steps down amid company shakeups, while Unilever's longstanding chief is retiring after a decade in charge.


News & Analysis

Report: Unilever Emerges as Leading Bidder for GSK's Indian Horlicks Business

The acquisition would strengthen Unilever's position in India, an emerging market attractive to companies trying to offset weak growth in the West.

News & Analysis

Report: Unilever Emerges as Leading Bidder for GSK's Indian Horlicks Business

The acquisition would strengthen Unilever's position in India, an emerging market attractive to companies trying to offset weak growth in the West.


News & Analysis

Global Players Bet on Korea's Fast Beauty Manufacturers

South Korea's three largest contract manufacturers — Cosmax , Korea Kolmar and Cosmecca — have all been approached by foreign investors about buying a minority stake in recent years.

News & Analysis

Global Players Bet on Korea's Fast Beauty Manufacturers

South Korea's three largest contract manufacturers — Cosmax , Korea Kolmar and Cosmecca — have all been approached by foreign investors about buying a minority stake in recent years.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Google to Invest in JD.com, Too Many Ads Discourage Shoppers

This week, Google places a $550 million bet on China's second-largest e-commerce player , while too many ads turn away online shoppers.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Google to Invest in JD.com, Too Many Ads Discourage Shoppers

This week, Google places a $550 million bet on China's second-largest e-commerce player , while too many ads turn away online shoppers.


Beauty

Unilever Turns to New Foams and Lotions Amid Price Squeeze

The consumer giant is hoping that new product lines will help fuel sales growth.

Beauty

Unilever Turns to New Foams and Lotions Amid Price Squeeze

The consumer giant is hoping that new product lines will help fuel sales growth.


News & Analysis

Unilever Acquires Sundial Brands

The acquisition of Sundial Brands — which makes brands such as SheaMoisture and Nyakio — will see the consumer-goods company expand its offering of hair and skincare products aimed at black women.

News & Analysis

Unilever Acquires Sundial Brands

The acquisition of Sundial Brands — which makes brands such as SheaMoisture and Nyakio — will see the consumer-goods company expand its offering of hair and skincare products aimed at black women.


Sustainability

Social Goods | Backlash Against Donna Karan Over Weinstein, Is Dove Deliberately Making Racist Adverts?

This week, Donna Karan is criticised after defending Harvey Weinstein and suggesting women are 'asking for it', while Dove's campaign blunders could be strategic as sales continue to rise.

Sustainability

Social Goods | Backlash Against Donna Karan Over Weinstein, Is Dove Deliberately Making Racist Adverts?

This week, Donna Karan is criticised after defending Harvey Weinstein and suggesting women are 'asking for it', while Dove's campaign blunders could be strategic as sales continue to rise.


Beauty

Getting Rich From the Skin Lightening Trade

Beauty giants like Unilever and L'Oréal are cashing in on a global skin lightening and bleaching industry worth between $10 and $20 billion.

Beauty

Getting Rich From the Skin Lightening Trade

Beauty giants like Unilever and L'Oréal are cashing in on a global skin lightening and bleaching industry worth between $10 and $20 billion.


News & Analysis

Unilever to Buy Korean Cosmetics Maker for $2.7 Billion

The consumer-goods giant's purchase of Carver Korea will bolster its position in the world’s fourth-largest skincare market.

News & Analysis

Unilever to Buy Korean Cosmetics Maker for $2.7 Billion

The consumer-goods giant's purchase of Carver Korea will bolster its position in the world’s fourth-largest skincare market.