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Freda, who has been at the company for over 16 years, will retire at the end of the 2025 fiscal year in June.

Whoever steps into Fabrizio Freda's Italian loafers in June 2025 has a big job on their hands, as the American beauty conglomerate battles softened demand internationally and on its home turf. Kickstarting meaningful growth will mean a fresh China strategy, channel and category overhauls, and generating some much needed buzz.

An early pioneer of ‘clean' beauty, the premium cosmetics brand is jockeying to become a household name and conquer more categories and global territories.

A $99 luxury dog perfume from Dolce & Gabbana ruffled furs, but it’s just one in a string of premium pet care products targeting beauty-savvy, wealthy shoppers.

Unilever is looking to dispose of the two prestige skincare brands, and has retained Pricewaterhousecoopers to explore a sale, per Sky News.

As Gen-Z begins to head to the altar, their emerging bridal preferences can create fresh revenue-generating opportunities for beauty companies. But savvy marketing and deployment is needed to fully realise their potential.

The British bath and body brand has been trying to grow its fragrance credentials since 2019. This week, it's rolling out a brand refresh and new collection called Artists of Note, its boldest move yet.

Despite brands' public promises to ditch the term and switch to more inclusive language, many shoppers still – secretly or publicly – want products with anti-ageing qualities.

Robert Schaeffler will succeed longtime chief executive Derrick Porter as head of the hair extensions company.

Cattaneo, who was previously general manager at Tod's, will replace Anne Kirby, whose retirement was confirmed in July 2024.