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EU Parliament Backs Clampdown On Single-Use Plastic Packaging

The European Parliament approved a proposed law on Wednesday (24 April) that would ban certain single-use plastic packaging like mini shampoo bottles in ho...

L’Oréal Sees First-Quarter Sales Up On Strong Mass Market Demand

L’Oréal reported a 9.4% rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis, beating expectations and easing concerns about a slowdown in the...

Germany's Douglas Shares Fall Below IPO Guidance Price At Frankfurt Debut

Shares in German perfume and cosmetics retailer Douglas fell 6.8% from their IPO price on the first day of trading, opening at €25.50 each.

Germany's Douglas Plans €1.1bn IPO By End Of March

German cosmetics retailer Douglas has said it will pursue a €1.1 billion initial public offering (IPO) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with the listi...

Target's New Private-Label Brand To Offer Some Items Starting At Less Than A Dollar

US variety retailer Target said it will offer some everyday essentials at prices starting less than a dollar as part of the retailer's new private-label br...

L'Oreal Reports 6.9% Increase In Fourth-Quarter Sales

French cosmetics company L'Oreal reported fourth quarter sales growth that fell short of market expectations, reflecting a disappointing performance in Asi...

Estée Lauder Slashes Annual Profit Forecast, To Cut Jobs

MAC lipstick maker Estée Lauder slashed its annual profit forecast and announced a restructuring programme aimed at cutting about 3% to 5% of its wo...