AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoRetail Shake-up: Canada’s Weston family, through Wittington Investments and Fairfax, agreed to buy Boots for £6.7 billion. The deal includes No7 Beauty Company, giving the owners of Shoppers Drug Mart a major foothold in UK beauty retail. K-Beauty Protection: South Korea launched a QR-code authentication scheme to help shoppers identify genuine K-brands and combat counterfeits, as cosmetics exports continue to grow. Beauty Deals: Jay-Z-linked MarcyPen is reportedly nearing a deal for a 50% stake in Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, currently co-owned by LVMH. Skin Health: A small study of dermatology patients linked social-media-promoted routines to irritation, acne and other skin problems; many participants used more than three active ingredients. Packaging Trends: Beauty brands are turning to traceable packaging and scannable QR codes to support sustainability claims and connect products with digital experiences.
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