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March 13, 2018 to May 29, 2018
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Over 40 firms, responsible for over 80% of plastic packaging on products sold in the United Kingdom, have joined the government and several trade organizations in establishing the UK Plastics Pact, led by sustainability group WRAP. The agreement lays out a set of pledges undertaken by firms to reduce plastic pollution over the next seven years. It promises to eliminate single-use plastic packaging, including 2025 goals to make 100% of packaging recyclable or compostable, to recycle or compost 70%, and to use 30% recycled material in plastic packaging. The pact signatories include Coca-Cola, Asda, Procter & Gamble, and Marks & Spencer. Environmental groups including Friends of the Earth and Ellen MacArthur Foundation expressed their support.
"Companies sign up to pledge to cut plastic pollution", BBC, April 26, 2018
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Ginza Stefany, a Japanese subsidiary of LG’s Household & Health Care (LG H&H) business, has agreed to acquire Avon’s Japanese operation, Avon Japan for 10.5 billion yen (approximately US$96 million). Direct-seller Avon Japan was established 50 years ago and is ranked 21st in the country in terms of retail sales. LG H&H, which has built its Japanese operation with two local acquisitions, Ginza Stefany Cosmetics in 2012 and Everlife in 2013, has been developing its business presence in Japan, which Euromonitor International estimates is the third largest beauty and personal care market in the world, with 2017 sales of US$ 36.1 billion.
"LG H&H acquires Avon Japan", Cosmetics Design Asia, April 30, 2018
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Direct-to-Consumer e-commerce male grooming brand Dollar Shave Club (DSC) has announced a number of hires to the digital team aimed at continuing its growth momentum. Alan Wizemann becomes Chief Digital Officer. He previously worked at Target, Lululemon and WebMD. Danny Miles, the company’s first Chief Technology Officer, joined in 2017. Gloria Synn is the new Vice President of Member Strategy and David Kujda becomes Vice President of Product Design. The company says its headcount has expanded by over 25% during the past 12 months and it has relocated to larger office space in Marina del Rey, CA.
"Dollar Shave Club grows C-suite with first chief digital, tech hires", Bizjournals.com, May 01, 2018
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The Dr. Sheffield’s Naturals brand its launching its first direct-to-consumer brand in modern times. The launch of Dr. Sheffield's Naturals Toothpaste, from Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, includes the Sheffield AR app, which allows users to see company founder, Dr. Washington W. Sheffield, via augmented reality when they are stood next to the packaging on store shelves in chains including CVS and Bed Bath & Beyond. The range is free of sweeteners, flavors, artificial colors, foaming agents and flouride. The brand claims that Sheffield was the first to sell a crème dentifrice instead of tooth powder.
"Technology That Brings to Life a 168-Year-Old Legend? There's an App for That", PRNewswire, May 03, 2018
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According to a recent Interactive Advertising Bureau report, brands should use original digital video (ODV) to engage with the more diverse and technology-aware younger consumers. The report also says that ODV viewers report higher levels of brand engagement and have a stronger affinity and awareness off some of the new direct-to-consumer brands, like Birchbox and Bonobos. Almost half of ODV viewers are “Brand Seekers”, who are more receptive to new brands and see the benefit in ads.
"Original digital video connects brands with young, diverse, techie consumers", Agility PR Solutions, May 07, 2018
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US-based direct-to-consumer female personal care brand Billie launched its "Magic in the Mundane" campaign, inspired by a user comment on the firm's Instagram page. The brand offers a subscription service for razors, shaving cream and lotion, as well as other body care products for women. Co-founder Georgina Gooley said the new campaign aims to celebrate women and their everyday routines and follows its #RethinkPink message, which tackles the issue of a pink tax on women's products, during the brand launch in November. Billie recently completed a $6 million seed funding round which will help it expand its team and boost its inventory.
"Making Mundane Magic: 5 Questions With Billie Co-Founder Georgina Gooley", Brandchannel, May 08, 2018
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A number of consumer trends are driving innovation in beauty, including demand for natural products, as well as personalization and customization. Brands and retailers are offering consumers the opportunity to mix their own products, and with a more natural ingredient list. Follain, an online beauty retailer, offers a personalized skincare regimen. Beauty brand LOLI Beauty focuses on ingredient transparency and education. Ktchn Apothecary, a skincare brand, Oleum Vera and Brandless all sell DIY beauty kits that allow consumers to mix ingredients to create their own products at home.
"How Brands Are Delivering DIY Beauty", PSFK, May 09, 2018
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