Coronavirus forces beauty industry’s major players to take new action

Published: 10-Mar-2020 Featured companies: Givaudan Active Beauty Stephenson Group
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The outbreak of Covid-19 is creating an industry domino effect as businesses such as A.S. Watson, Douglas and Stephenson reassess their workplace guidance and relationships, and more trade shows are postponed

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The beauty industry continues to face unchartered territory as cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) continue to grow around the world.

At the time of writing there are more than 114,544 confirmed cases of the virus globally, with more than 4,026 deaths.

Several cosmetics retailers have been taking measures to protect their employees and minimise the impact to business.

A.S. Watson shared its coronavirus crisis leadership plan with Cosmetics Business, which includes

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Givaudan Active Beauty offers an extensive portfolio of innovative cosmetic active ingredients designed to bring beauty to the world. Inspired by the beauty needs of consumers...
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  • Inter Parfums
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance
  • A S Watson
  • Douglas
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