Italy

Italian authorities investigate Sephora and Benefit for selling adult beauty products to children

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Italian authorities have launched an investigation into Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics for allegedly using a “covert marketing strategy” to sell adult cosmetics to children. The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) says the sale of beauty products to minors can increase the obsession with achieving “perfect” skin, known as “cosmeticorexia”, and pose a risk to health. AGCM … Read more

Virgin Active launches innovative social wellness club in Cape Town

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Virgin Active South Africa has launched Collection Country Club in Green Point, Cape Town. This is the first of a new ‘Social Wellness Club’ concept that will be rolled out to 127 existing gym facilities across the country. Virgin Active CEO Dean Kowalski said in an interview that while the new concept differs from traditional … Read more