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Sparxell secures £4m for plant-based colour tech
Sparxell secures $5m in pre-Series A funding to scale its plant-based colour technology, aiming to replace synthetic colourants with a greener alternative.
Estée Lauder fined $750,000 in Canada for PFAS cosmetics violation
Estée Lauder fined US$750,000 in Canada for failing to report PFAS in eyeliner, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
Barry M Seeks Buyer Amidst Administration Filing
British cosmetics brand Barry M has filed for administration, urgently seeking a buyer after four decades of family ownership.
Wella Company Eyes US Stock Market Float by KKR
KKR is preparing Wella Company, owner of OPI and Wella Professionals, for a US IPO, with investment banks advising on a valuation potentially exceeding $4.3 billion.
Evo Launches Four-Product Scalp Care System
Evo introduces a four-product scalp care system using plant-based ingredients and essential oils to balance the scalp microbiome.
PBA Expands Government Affairs Team for Industry Advocacy
The Professional Beauty Association has restructured its Government Affairs team with key appointments to enhance industry advocacy and support multi-state licensure initiatives.
Nail Techs Can Treat Cancer Patients With Care Guidance
Nail technicians can treat cancer patients, with standard insurance and consultation protocols advised, according to industry experts.
Phia Secures $35M Series A for AI Shopping Agent Platform
AI shopping startup Phia raised US$35 million in Series A funding, reaching a US$185 million valuation to scale its intelligent shopping agent platform.
Amazon Considers US$50 Billion Investment in AI Firm OpenAI
Amazon is reportedly in discussions for a US$50 billion investment in AI developer OpenAI, underscoring the rapid global competition in artificial intelligence.
Coty taps OpenAI for AI integration across teams
Coty is collaborating with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT Enterprise across select teams, enhancing AI use with advanced models and security.