Today, exclusively for CEW members, we reveal some the key insights from Revuze’s new Trends in Hair Care report. In partnership with CEW, Revuze analyzed 1.2 million verified consumer reviews from major retailers — including Amazon, Walmart, Sephora, Target, and Ulta — to highlight how consumer sentiment directly influences product innovation and brand strategy. The findings, shared today, make for essential reading for any company looking to stay ahead in the competitive hair care landscape.

Also at CEW, we spotlight the latest The Financial Times Stock Exchange [FTSE] Women Leaders Review, which shows that there is an increase in female representation on FTSE 100 boards. According to hrmagazine.co.uk, this positive news highlights the need for continued efforts to support women in leadership roles. 

Speaking of women in leadership positions, the Women We Admire website has published its Top 50 Women Chief Operating Officers of 2025. “These executives are responsible for translating vision into execution, overseeing complex operations that impact everything from organizational structure to financial performance,” reports womenweadmire.com.

In executive news, Kristen Arnett has been tapped by holistic skin care brand Blissoma as its new Director of Professional Education & Business Development. Bringing over 25 years of industry experience to the role, in positions ranging from celebrity makeup artist to corporate consultant, Arnett is an advocate for high-performance, non-toxic beauty.

On the fragrance front, WWD has unveiled Chanel’s latest addition to its Chance franchise, Eau Splendide. It sat down with Simona Cattaneo, Chanel’s Fragrance and Beauty president, and perfumer-creator Olivier Polge, to discuss the new launch. And in marketing news, Cosmetics Business reports that The Ordinary has had a mixed response to its “ordinarily priced” eggs campaign, which was “met with praise and criticism from people supporting the reasonably priced goods, and vegans displeased with the brand’s decision to sell animal products,” it states.

L’Oreal Group is embarking on a four-year partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), to improve skin health and make skin treatments more accessible to those with low and middle incomes. Meanwhile, in market news, the German pharmacy chain Douglas is lowering its sales forecast for the 2024/25 financial year. It now forecasts sales of €4.5 billion (a decrease from €4.7-4.8 billion, expected previously) and net income of €175 (as opposed to €225-265 million).

Catch up on these and other news stories by clicking on the links below.

Revuze Reveals Trends in Hair Care That Brands Need To Know About. In partnership with CEW, Revuze analyzed 1.2 million verified consumer reviews from major retailers. (CEW)

Number Of Women In FTSE 100 Board Roles Rises. The latest The Financial Times Stock Exchange [FTSE] Women Leaders Review shows an increase in female representation on FTSE 100 boards. (CEW) 

Women We Admire Publishes The Top 50 Women Chief Operating Officers of 2025 List. “These executives are responsible for translating vision into execution, overseeing complex operations that impact everything from organizational structure to financial performance,” it states. (WOMEN WE ADMIRE)

Blissoma Taps Kristen Arnett As Director Of Professional Education & Business Development. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Arnett advocates for high-performance, non-toxic beauty. (HAPPI)

Chanel Adds To Chance Franchise. It is launching Eau Splendide, the latest scent to join the Chance collection. (WWD)

The Ordinary’s Eggs Get Mixed Reviews. The marketing campaign has received “praise and criticism from people supporting the reasonably priced goods, and vegans displeased with the brand’s decision to sell animal products,” reports Cosmetics Business. (COSMETICS BUSINESS)

L’Oreal Group Partners With WHO. The company is embarking on a four-year partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), to improve skin health and make skin treatments more accessible to those with low and middle incomes. (BEAUTY PACKAGING)

Douglas Drops Sales Forecast For 2024/25. The German pharmacy chain has lowered its predictions for the financial year 2024/25. (GLOBAL COSMETICS NEWS)