As Covid-19 shifts the global economic outlook into deep recession, reflecting the impact of social distancing measures on economic activity, no industry remains untouched...
By Camilla Butler 5 Jun 2020
So you finally hit the shops and cafes after weeks of lockdown. After disinfecting your hands, following the arrows around the shop or to your table, taking care to avoid others where possible...
Jessica Vredenburg and Megan Phillips 24 Jul 2020
Global cosmetics company Coty Inc. will acquire a 20% ownership interest in Kim Kardashian West's beauty business KKW Beauty for $200m.
30 Jun 2020
Kotex is commemorating its 100th anniversary by committing to expand menstrual hygiene education and access through its global She Can Initiative...
2 Jun 2020
Somali-American activists recently scored a victory against Amazon and against colourism, which is prejudice based on preference for people with lighter skin tones...
Lynn M. Thomas 25 May 2020
The Covid-19 crisis has hit the luxury and fashion industry hard. According to a study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group, sales in these two sectors could drop by 25% to 30%...
Isabelle Chaboud 20 May 2020
South African retailer Mr Price has just launched its own beauty brand named Scarlet Hill. The new product offering comprises over 200 products across 8 categories...
5 Dec 2019
With the ever-growing influence of, well, influencers on consumers, retailers are increasingly looking for ways to tap into their power...
26 Nov 2019
Twenty women researchers from 15 countries in the Sub-Saharan African region were recently awarded in the 2019 Young Talent Awards as part of the L'Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science programme...
25 Nov 2019
Black Friday has gained significant momentum in South Africa since the North American shopping event was piloted locally by Takealot in 2012...
Lauren Hartzenberg 22 Nov 2019
The Shoprite Group honoured its most innovative and reliable suppliers at its annual Supplier Awards this past weekend...
19 Nov 2019
Kylie Jenner is selling a 51% stake in her beauty business Kylie Cosmetics to multinational fragrance and cosmetics company Coty for $600 million...
18 Nov 2019
Global pharmaceutical sales are predicted to reach $1567.80 billion by 2023...
Eben Esterhuizen 18 Nov 2019
Procter & Gamble is investing R300 million in South Africa's manufacturing sector...
5 Nov 2019
Since starting Shea Origin, Mobola Sagoe has used her business to empower women in Nigeria - giving them the power to create, manage and thrive at their own businesses...
3 Oct 2019
Global beauty brand Inglot Cosmetics is launching a limited-edition Powerpuff Girls make-up collection. Launching on 24 October 2019, the range is the result of a collaboration Cartoon Network...
3 Oct 2019
New expectations of transparency and authenticity in business means things like organisational purpose, brand stories, how your company does things, what it believes in and what it stands for, can all play a part in how your company sees itself and how it is seen by others...
Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2019
Bizcommunity is excited to announce the relaunch of our Biz Product and Rate Card, featuring all-new product infographics, descriptors and more...
Bizcommunity.com 27 Sep 2019
Foschini recently unveiled its new fashion and beauty-centred All Woman concept store at Fourways Mall in Johannesburg...
6 Sep 2019
Clicks has opened its 700th store at Woodstock Quarter in Cape Town. Clicks Group CEO Vikesh Ramsunder says the brand remains committed to investing in SA and are moving towards achieving its target of 900 stores...
2 Sep 2019
A new research report from Shop Environments Association, Storedits: Skin Care, Make-up and Cosmetics, shares findings from 177 store audits of skin care, make-up, and cosmetics displays across Europe, Asia, Africa...
30 Aug 2019
Unilever recently held its first Beauty with Purpose Showcase on the African continent in Durban, South Africa. The event featured industry partners and collaborators...
29 Jul 2019
Since 2001, Bizcommunity anticipated the role of company culture as intellectual capital. Biz Press Offices are a "glass box" game changer, offering a window into 18 industry communities...
Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019
With neverending technological innovation, what will retail look like in the next 20 to 30 years?
Maroefah Smith 2 Jul 2019
Overseeing multi-ethnic innovation for Estée Lauder Companies, Susan Akkad is no stranger to the concept of 'inclusive beauty'...
Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 2019
African personalities, vloggers, influencers and makeup artists bring an African flair to the New York attitude of Maybelline in the Makeup In The Cities - Africa web series...
Maroefah Smith 30 May 2019
Africa has been a rich source of artistic inspiration for many parts of the world for centuries, but what's changing now is that Afrocentric culture is being spearheaded by the sons and daughters of the African continent...
Lauren Hartzenberg 29 May 2019
L'Oréal and Alibaba Group have joined forces to launch an AI-powered mobile app designed to diagnose acne, to be made available on Alibaba's Tmall and Taobao mobile app next month...
22 May 2019
Immaculately-dressed, globe-trotting and adorably doll-like, Noonoouri has made an enviable splash in the world of high fashion - but she only exists on the web...
Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Apr 2019
Clicks Group is planning a capital investment of R700 million over the next financial year, split across the store and pharmacy network, and group infrastructure to support the increased scale of the business...
23 Apr 2019
