Lancôme lands in Kenya; ambassador Lupita Nyong’o hoped to broaden brand appeal
Having named its first black ambassador, Lupita Nyong’o, earlier this year, L’Oréal’s signature prestige brand Lancôme has entered the East African market for the first time via a deal with the largest distributor and retailer of luxury beauty brands in the region,...
Lancôme lands in Kenya; ambassador Lupita Nyong’o hoped to broaden brand appeal
Having named its first black ambassador, Lupita Nyong’o, earlier this year, L’Oréal’s signature prestige brand Lancôme has entered the East African market for the first time via a deal with the largest distributor and retailer of luxury beauty brands in the region,...
French luxury brands hope to slake Iranian women’s thirst for cosmetics as sanctions lifted
France’s top luxury brands are hoping to carve out a slice of Iran’s rapidly growing cosmetics market – now the seventh largest in the world with annual sales of US$1.5 billion. According to a video report published by France 24, the country’s main business lobby...
French luxury brands hope to slake Iranian women’s thirst for cosmetics as sanctions lifted
France’s top luxury brands are hoping to carve out a slice of Iran’s rapidly growing cosmetics market – now the seventh largest in the world with annual sales of US$1.5 billion. According to a video report published by France 24, the country’s main business lobby...
Female employees in Saudi Arabian cosmetic and perfume shops claim exploitation in the work place
Female private sector employees in Madinah, Saudi Arabia are suggesting they are being exploited and made to do tasks outside of the contractual obligations. However, due to the fear of losing their jobs and income, those working in cosmetic and perfume shops are...
Indian halal cosmetics start-up Iba Halal Care to enter South African market by year-end
A halal cosmetics brand, Iba Halal Care, launched last year by two sisters in Ahmedabad, India has revealed ambitious growth plans to open a new store in its homeland every month, as well as launch in west Asia and South Africa by full year end, according to a report...
Swedish direct sales company Oriflame to expand in East Africa; plans to open 20 new Service Points by year end
Swedish direct sales company Oriflame is seeking to grow its business in East Africa, aiming to increase visibility and access by replicating its global Service Point Oriflame (SPO) model in the region. The SPO is operated by the company’s top networker in each...
Italy’s Bottega Verde gears up for global expansion: Dubai store planned for end of year
Italian natural cosmetics brand, Bottega Verde has revealed plans to expand its global store network this year, aiming to push past the 500-mark with 20 new openings in Gulf countries, according to a report in the Khaleej Times. The company first entered the GCC last...
Taiwanese skin care manufacturer Timeless Truth signs UAE distribution deal with INDEX
Taiwanese facial sheet mask manufacturer Timeless Truth has signed a cooperation agreement with INDEX Trading & Investment allowing the distributor to supply its products to major retail outlets across UAE and Dubai. The deal was prompted by the positive response...
Orogold expands in Dubai with new flagship store in Abu Dhabi
American skin care brand Orogold is expanding in Dubai with the launch of a new flagship store in Abu Dhabi. The store, located in Yas Mall, was officially opened on May 22 by the brand’s Middle East distribution partner SPRET Retail. Orogold has been present in the...
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