Cosmetics stories
FOLO-UP launches watchdog to spot unsafe online goods
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UK start-up FOLO-UP launches automated watchdog to scan online marketplaces and help remove tens of thousands of unsafe products.
US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI
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US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.
New UK platform targets unsafe goods on marketplaces
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New UK platform FOLO-UP uses AI to flag unsafe products on major online marketplaces, pressuring retailers to pull dangerous listings.
UK retailers face GBP £1.05bn hit from gift returns
Last month
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UK retailers brace for a GBP £1.05bn blow from 52 million post-Christmas gift returns, as hybrid shopping and fashion fit issues drive costs.
Adobe predicts US holiday online spend to hit USD $253.4 billion
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Adobe forecasts US online holiday spending to reach a record USD $253.4 billion in 2025, up 5.3%, with mobile shopping and AI playing key roles.
Device Technologies acquires Venusys & Infinity Group
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Device Technologies Group has acquired Venusys and Infinity, marking its first Southeast Asia expansion into Malaysia and Singapore.
US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024
Thu, 30th May 2024
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US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.
Perfect Corp. reveals global trend report on Generative AI in beauty and fashion
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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Perfect Corp. unveils its Global Trend Report highlighting Generative AI's game-changing role in shaping beauty and fashion trends via its acclaimed YouCam suite of apps.
UK governmental proposal aims to boost online product safety
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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UK's product safety regime may reform to reduce unsafe purchases from online retailers, boosting safety rates.
L'Oreal turns to Talend to help power research and innovation
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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L'Oreal partners with Talend to harness advanced data and AI on Microsoft Azure, revolutionising its R-I department and accelerating cosmetics innovation.
Knoa & Boticario join forces to monitor user performance
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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Boticario Group’s help desk will also be utilising the solution in a move to improve support service-level agreements through automation.
A vibrating hairbrush would be handy, right? Tech finds its way in beauty
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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L'Oreal's new vibrating hairbrush with built-in microphone and app connectivity is just the beginning of beauty tech.