CEW Board Reacts to Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Following the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, beauty companies and executives aired their views regarding the landmark decision.
P&G Looks to Hair Care as the Next Frontier for Success
As consumers’ hair care routine continues to evolve, P & G is looking to hair care as the next frontier for success.
Procter & Gamble’s Alexis Schrimpf Talks Design Process
P&G Beauty executive Alexis Schrimpf discusses how design first became a passion of hers, and how she applies it in all of her work.
Hair Care Brand Next of Us Creates Fund for Unpaid Interns
Gen Z Hair care brand Next of Us has created a fund to help supplement unpaid interns.
5 of the Most Quotable Quotes on Beauty from P&G’s Q2 Earnings Call
Procter & Gamble released second quarter results on Wednesday revealing sales of $21 billion for the period ended December 31, an increase of 6 percent versus the prior year. Organic sales, which exclude the impacts of foreign exchange, acquisitions, and divestitures, also increased 6 percent. In beauty, net sales grew 3 percent with organic segment sales inching up 2 percent versus a year ago.
P&G to Buy TULA
Procter & Gamble Beauty announced Wednesday its intent to buy skin care and wellness brand TULA, pending regulatory approvals. TULA and its New York-based team, including CEO Savannah Sachs, will continue to operate independently.
Beauty’s Most Important M&A Deals of 2021
Beauty consolidation in 2021 has been fueled by interest in mission-based independent beauty companies, according to a report by Capstone Partners analyzing the Beauty & Wellness sector. Here, CEW Beauty News recalls the most important deals in 2021.
P&G Announces Acquisition of OUAI Beauty Brand
Procter & Gamble Beauty has announced it is acquiring beauty brand OUAI, a deal that looks to fuel the firm’s Prestige Beauty portfolio. OUAI, founded by hairstyling influencer Jen Atkin, who claims more than four million followers on Instagram and YouTube. is the first digitally-native prestige hair care brand to grow into a lifestyle brand.
Indie Beauty Spotlight: Whind
Recently, Hind talked to CEW Beauty News about her dual focus: growing her fledgling brand and fueling growth of next-generation beauty brands.
P&G, Billie Call off Merger Deal
Procter & Gamble and women’s razor company, Billie Inc., have called off their merger after facing regulatory backlash from the Federal Trade Commission.
P&G Acquires Multicultural Beauty Startup
The startup, Walker & Company, develops products and services tailored for people of color. P&G is looking to the merger to help it grow its multicultural business.
Herbal Essences Introduces Bottle Design for Visually Impaired Consumers
The new packaging will be available on Herbal Essences bio:renew shampoo and conditioner bottles beginning January 2019.
