W3ll People is expected to add a relatively modest $7m to e.l.f. Beauty’s fiscal 2021 top line, but the brand has “major white space” opportunities, including at Target, e.l.f.’s longest-standing customer. Further, its plant-based product line includes 40 “EWG Verified” products, reflecting expertise e.l.f. is eager to tap.

REACH and Dr. Fresh, as well as Firefly kids’ toothbrushes and mouth rinses featuring popular comic book and cartoon characters, will join Perrigo’s Ranir division under the $113m cash deal, which is subject to federal bankruptcy court approval but expected to close in the 2020 first quarter.

Subject to the approval of a federal bankruptcy court presiding over High Ridge Brands’ Chapter 11 case, private equity firm Tengram will add a raft of personal cleansing and hair-care brands to its portfolio while bringing back former High Ridge CEO James Daniels to head up the collection’s rejuvenation.

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The US fragrance industry advocate is promoting the efforts of its members to maintain supplies of cleaning and sanitizing products amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the personal- and home-care sectors, companies are going to extra lengths to put disinfectants in the hands of those in need.  

FDA Office of Regulatory Affairs warned Nature Essence Small Molecule Co. in Lexington, KY, and Warner Herb Co. in Crossville, TN, both single-facility businesses. They likely appeared on FDA radar as it moves from inspecting larger supplement manufacturers for compliance with the 2007 GMP final rule to also reaching small firms.

Ulta Beauty booked a 10% increase in net sales in fiscal 2019 despite a grinding makeup category slowdown. The retailer expects continued growth, albeit somewhat moderated, in 2020 – at least before coronavirus impacts admittedly “very difficult to predict or quantify.”

Successfully acquired by Colgate-Palmolive on 31 January, Hello quickly made a statement with the launch of a CBD oral-care range and its first go at lip care, CBD Vegan Lip Balm. Available exclusively through Ulta Beauty, the CBD products have the potential to score well with younger consumers interested in natural ingredients, eco-friendly packaging and, of course, cannabis-based innovations.

L’Oreal is not only learning new tricks in today’s digital world but continuing to outpace the competitive pack, with sales up double digits in fiscal 2019 to €29.9bn.