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Health & beauty Archives

Why the founder of Uni runs her beauty brand like a software company

How a tech entrepreneur and daughter of the former prime minister of Australia is challenging beauty industry convention...

First convert: Chadstone My Chemist morphs into Amcal Plus

Over the next six months, more than 20 My Chemist stores will transition into Amcal+
Pat McGrath Labs’ Skin Fetish: Glass 001 Artistry Mask product packaging and face mask.

How Pat McGrath Labs fell from a $1 billion valuation – and what’s next

“Pat McGrath's challenge lies in democratizing artistic, transformative makeup for a broader audience."

Late flu season has impacted Reckitt sales, but lower costs helped results

The firm expects low-single digit sales growth in North America in the first quarter of the year, however, as US pharmac...
Hein Schumacher

Unilever names new CEO, Hein Schumacher to depart

Schumacher will also resign as a board director and will leave the company on May 31.

How K-beauty’s growth is driving CJ Olive Young’s international expansion

This expansion aligns with the broader trend of Korean beauty brands gaining traction in international markets.
headshot of MCoBeauty former CEO and founder Shelley Sullivan weaing white jumper with a grey background.

How MCoBeauty’s Shelley Sullivan built a $1b brand and redefined masstige beauty

What’s Shelley Sullivan’s next big move after selling MCoBeauty?
mcobeauty multiuse cream stick

DBG owner Dennis Bastas buys $1 billion MCoBeauty brand

The brand plans to venture into Europe as its next market, the AFR reported.
Chemist Warehouse closes its reverse takeover with Sigma

How the Gance brothers built a billion-dollar pharmacy empire leading with retail

Sam and Jack Gance have been retailing royalty since long before the $30 billion merger was sealed at a pub in a 16-minu...
A black and white headshot of Emma Lewisham.

New Zealand skincare brand Emma Lewisham enters Credo Beauty 

“My North Star is to deliver products that work, are good for us and the world around us.”
Condoms In Pink Background For Valentines-Day

More to love: The evolution of Valentine’s Day offers opportunities for brands

As Valentine’s Day becomes more diverse and inclusive, the playbook for retailers is extending.
L'Oreal cosmetics

L’Oreal and IBM team up to develop AI-driven sustainable beauty products

This initiative will help meet L'Orea's target of sourcing most of its product formulas based on bio-sourced materials b...
atomica store exterior

Wesfarmers to launch cosmetics retail chain, Atomica

"We saw an opportunity for an affordable and accessible beauty-focused retail offer."

US FDA proposes putting nutrition labels on the front of packaged foods

Countries such as Australia, Belgium, Chile, France and Italy have already made front-of-package labeling either mandato...

Colgate, Crest face lawsuits over fluoride in kids’ toothpaste, mouth rinse

The lawsuits seek restitution, compensatory damages and triple or punitive damages for violations of various consumer pr...

Key advisor backs Chemist Warehouse-Sigma Healthcare $5.8 billion deal

Sigma Healthcare will conduct a shareholder meeting on January 29 to seek approval for the deal, which will create a $5....

Gaza-related boycotts impacting Unilever’s Asian business

Unilever's sales growth in Southeast Asia had been hurt by shoppers in Indonesia boycotting its brands in response to th...
Famous Nutrition products

Famous Nutrition makes its Australian market debut

The range offers various options to support energy, recovery and overall well-being. 

From garlic to parsley: the herbs and spices Australians love most

Studies has shown eating herbs and spices daily can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Zero Co ForeverFill shampoo and conditioner sitting in the shower

Zero Co is making single-use sustainable again

Inside the two-year research project that ignited the overhaul of the company’s entire product range.