AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoProduct Safety: UK MPs say hair and beauty products are less regulated than ballpoint pens, warning that outdated rules and weak online enforcement leave consumers exposed to harmful products and risky cosmetic procedures. K-Beauty Expansion: Medicube has entered all 1,300 Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Canada and plans a Costco launch there this month, extending the brand’s North American reach. Industry Loss: Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda has died at 75. Known for styling stars including Princess Diana, he built a haircare business around the Frizz-Ease line. Retail Results: M&S’s fashion, home and beauty sales rose 17.5% to £1.995 billion in the first half, but remained below two years earlier as cyberattack disruption and higher costs continued to weigh on performance. Brand Deal: Coty has extended its Marc Jacobs Beauty license for 40 years, securing a long-term partnership for the cosmetics line.
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