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Evonik expands Asia presence with Beauty and Science Innovation Centre
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (360+ words) The new centre, located in Shanghai, China, will support ingredient innovation, formulation, consumer testing and claims validation for beauty and personal care brands across the region Evonik has opened a new science and innovation centre in Shanghai, China, to strengthen…...
Autumn Budget 2025: How UK beauty businesses are affected
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (196+ words) The UK's Labour government has unveiled its 2025 Budget. Here is everything beauty brands need to know about the upcoming economic changes The Budget for 2025 has been unveiled by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, with the UK poised for a…...
Selfridges annual sales plummet for fifth consecutive year
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (478+ words) A slump in international tourists and the scrapping of tax-free shopping hit its bottom line, as the department store chain also prepares to open its largest beauty hall outside of London Luxury department store chain Selfridges has recorded its fifth…...
Trump extends aluminium and steel tariffs to cosmetics, with 407 additional products added
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) Many more consumer products containing the metals will now attract 50% duties when imported into the US, including beauty items US President Donald Trump has extended tariffs on steel and aluminium to cover hundreds of consumer items, including cosmetics and personal…...
Dr Sam's hikes up prices due to rising supply chain costs
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (499+ words) The dermatology-led skin care brand, founded by Sam Bunting, is one of a number of beauty businesses to be hit by rising business costs Dr Sam's is raising its prices after experiencing higher costs in its supply chain. The skin…...