iMedia Brands to launch wellness shopping channel
iMedia Brands has announced the imminent launch of a new wellness television retailing network, ShopHQHealth. The channel will air in approximately 15 million households across the US from September 1.
Israeli Together to market medical cannabis products in Brazil
Together is set to become the first Israeli medical cannabis public company to market its products in Brazil. The CBD oil supplier has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local partner who will be responsible for obtaining regulatory clearance.
The next Goop? Victoria Beckham to expand clean beauty brand into lifestyle products
Is Victoria Beckham attempting to build her own version of Goop? The former Spice Girl has filed an application to trademark the term ‘Victoria Beckham’ and her initials, VB, in the health and beauty arena, according to a report published by the Daily Star.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Unilever Ventures invest in Saie beauty
Clean make-up brand Saie beauty has closed a seed round attracting a number of investors, including Unilever Ventures and Gwyneth Paltrow, according to a report published by WWD.
Unilever’s Lifebuoy brand to make a return to the UK
Unilever’s hygiene brand Lifebuoy brand is set to make a return to the UK market following its departure in the 1990s as consumer hygiene habits change for the better due to COVID-19.
FAB Ventures closes new $10 million fund for conscious beauty and fashion
Ex-Lancome CEO Odile Roujol-owned beauty venture fund FAB Ventures has announced the first closing of a targeted $10 million new venture capital fund focused on clean beauty and wellness, as well as sustainable luxury fashion and Femtech.
Caudalie opens first flagship spa in Toronto
French skincare brand Caudalie has announced the opening of its first flagship spa in Toronto, Canada.
Mindbody names new CEO as Co-Founder transitions to Executive Chair
As Mindbody Co-founder Rick Stollmeyer transitions from CEO to Executive Chair, the wellness industry’s cloud-based business management solution has named current Mindbody President Josh McCarter CEO, effective August 1, 2020.
RB invests US$25 million in new Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute
Reckitt Benckiser has announced the launch of a global initiative to generate high-quality scientific research-based evidence to inform public health and promote global hygiene.
Prima becomes first CBD brand to gain EWG Verification
Prima has announced that it is the first hemp CBD brand to become Environmental Working Group (EWG) Verified.
Ulta looks to evolve clean and sustainable beauty offering with launch of ‘Conscious Beauty’ program
U.S. retailer Ulta has launched the new Conscious Beauty program, which is said to be a ‘holistic initiative to provide guests greater choices and transparency.’
Bed Bath & Beyond to generate $450 million in asset sales
Bed Bath & Beyond is said to expect up $450 million in asset sales, as it looks to a company restructure plan in a bid to boost ailing sales, according to a report by Bloomberg.
XpressSpa files first quarter results as testing pilot launches at JFK
XpresSpa Group has published a business update and announced that it has filed its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020.
Beast Brands raises US$3 million in funding round
Beast Brands has closed a US$3 million funding round led by venture capital firm Callais Capital Management.
Lush Hong Kong flagship to shut for good after COVID-19 closure
Lush has decided to shut its Hong Kong flagship permanently after sales dwindled in the face of months of protests and COVID-19-related restrictions, according to a report published by Inside Retail Asia.
Has the CBD bubble burst? Cannabis firms see surge in insurance costs amidst slew of lawsuits
Cannabis firms are witnessing a surge in insurance costs as they race to protect executives from personal liability. The prices hikes follow a slew of lawsuits lodged as investors cite fraud and misleading information, according to a report by Reuters.
Wuhan General Group teams up with Jugular to create CBD-based wellbeing line
CBD specialist Wuhan General Group has announced that it has signed a letter of intent to pursue a partnership with Jugular in order to create a specialized division that focuses on marketable innovation within the nutraceutical sector.
Khiron teams up with Red Yellow Red to bring its CBD range to Spain
Khiron Life Sciences has announced that it has signed a distribution deal with leading EU distributor, Red Yellow Red, to stock its Kuida skin and body care range through four major multinational health and beauty retail groups across Spain.
Garnier goes green: L’Oréal-owned brand announces ambitious sustainability plan
Garnier has announced the launch of a green beauty initiative that will see the brand produce all of its products with zero virgin plastic, use only reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging and ensure all industrial sites are carbon neutral.
Lush launches savvy new self-timing soap in collaboration with Deliveroo to help fight COVID-19
Lush has announced the launch of a new self-timing soap, which is designed to dissolve after 30 seconds – just the right amount of handwashing time said to prevent catching COVID-19, according to a report by Spring Watch.
Lululemon acquires fitness tech start-up Mirror
Sportswear brand Lululemon has acquired fitness tech start-up Mirror in a deal worth $500 million, according to a report by the Financial Times.
South Africa paves way for CBD industry with Notice R586
South Africa’s health minister has published a Notice in the Government Gazette cementing the removal of the cannabis plant from the Schedules to the Medicines Act and down-scheduling THC, therefore paving the way for the CBD-industry to take off in the country, according to a report published by Daily Maverick.
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New Always Arabia online advert focuses on female empowerment during COVID-19 pandemic
Procter & Gamble has unveiled a new online advertisement campaign for its Always Arabia brand that focuses on female empowerment during the COVID-19 pandemic, named Always The Brave, according to Arab News.
Ulta expands into clean beauty market with Credo partnership
Ulta has announced a collaboration with Credo Beauty, which will see brands carried by the clean beauty pioneer sold in Ulta stores.
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