Natura acquires Avon products in US$2 billion deal; Field Agent confirms pharmacies as Australia's number one channel for beauty; fragrances and cosmetics account for 50 per cent of Asia/Pacific travel retail purchases; and Oriflame founders to buy back private ownership for AUD$1.34 billion.
Beiersdorf acquires Coppertone for US$550 million; beauty a major magnet as 12 million Australians shop at pharmacies; Nestle in exclusive talks to sell skin health business for US$10.1 billion; and the 10 most valuable beauty brands of 2019.