September 2024 – Page 38

Auréa-led investor group completes acquisition of The Body Shop

The Body Shop was founded in 1976 and has been a pioneer of ethical beauty, offering high-quality, innovation-led skincare, body care, haircare and make-up made with natural, fairly traded ingredients from around the world, stated the company. (Image source: ContactPigeon)

Mike Jatania and Charles Denton will serve as Executive Chairman and CEO respectively and will jointly steer The Body Shop’s revival.

Apple to globally ship Made-in-India iPhone 16 post-launch

Scheduled for unveiling at Apple's "Glowtime" event today at 10:30 pm IST, the iPhone 16 series is expected to hit stores within 10 to 12 days of its introduction. (Image Source: Apple Official Website)

The unveiling is to take place on September 9, 2024 at 10 am PST (Pacific Standard Time), which means 10:30 pm as per Indian Standard Time (IST). The event will be hosted at Apple Cupertino Park in California.

Zee Learn sinks 2% as COO resigns, down 22% in one month

"After a long association, I have decided to move out to pursue my interests outside the organization. I sincerely request that you kindly accept this letter as formal notification of my resignation from my position as Chief Operating Officer of Zee Learn Limited," said Himanshu Yagnik, the former COO, in a letter to the CEO. (Image source: Official website)

Himanshu Yagnik’s resigned from his position as COO to pursue his interests outside the organization.

India fastest growing BPC market globally; to reach $34 billion by 2028: Nykaa Beauty Trends Report

The study has identified GenZ and young millennials along with customers in non-metro cities as the audiences spearheading beauty consumption and growth. (Image via Moneycontrol)

The customers’ beauty aspiration continues to grow, galvanised by their ability to spend more discretionarily, democratization of expertise, and expanding base of dual-income households.

HUL forms committee to evaluate future of ice cream division

The board formed a committee of independent directors to explore various alternatives for the ice cream business and provide recommendations. These recommendations will be reviewed by both the Audit Committee and the Board.

Unilever PLC announced plans to separate its global ice cream operations in March 2024.

Government enforces uniform code for ethical marketing of medical devices

The DoP has instructed medical device associations to ensure that no medical devices are promoted prior to receiving the necessary regulatory approval under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017. (Photo by Jair Lázaro on Unsplash)

DoP curbs unethical practices with new guidelines for medical device promotions, mandating transparency and strict adherence to regulatory approval.

EXCLUSIVE: PKL promoting offshore betting, gambling firms; RMG players complain to MIB

Parimatch is one of the notorious illegal betting and gambling platform operating in India.

The letter which is with Storyboard18 states that illegal betting and gambling platforms are conducting surrogate advertising by sponsoring PKL and participating teams.

Broadcasters prep legal arsenals to challenge Prasar Bharati’s OTT plans

Cable operators have raised red flags as Prasar Bharati ventures into the OTT universe. (Photo: Unsplash)

Complaints, petitions, and a push for guidelines review are all on the table for Prasar Bharati, as private players raise red flags and get wary of increased competition with the launch of public OTT.

Simply Speaking: Shorts #1 – The “flop” that became a global hit

A market research report by Universal McCann on a big sample of ten thousand respondents declared that it would flop. (Image: sonder-quest via Unsplash)

If your plan is simply to survive for the day, week, month or quarter and kick the can forwards, you won’t make this product.

Luxury brands embrace India’s rich heritage with exclusive collections

Responding to these nuances, brands are increasingly introducing limited-edition products inspired by and often exclusive to India, signalling a strategic pivot to capture the hearts of India's affluent shoppers. From Left to Right: Ayushmann Khurrana for Bulgari (Image source: Mashable India), Ananya Pandey for Jimmy Choo (Image source: Vogue India), Priyanka Chopra Jonas for Bulgari (Image source: Vogue India)

As India emerges as a key player in the luxury market, major global brands adapt their strategies to cater uniquely to the Indian consumer, launching exclusive collections that intertwine local culture with international allure.