Kao Corp.
Kao to Acquire Australian Sun Care Brand Bondi Sands
The brand was founded in 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.
Kao Corp. Appoints New Leadership for Cosmetics Business
Yosuke Maezawa will be global president, while Mark Johnson will head up the Americas and EMEA markets.
Kao Names Harry Josh Ambassador, KMS and Goldwell
Josh will focus on product education through social media and industry events.
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Molton Brown Debuts Luxury Fragrance Collection
The brand shifts its focus while also eyeing expansion in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.
Kao Corp.’s Profit and Sales Grow in 2018
The company has made efforts in optimizing its brand portfolio and restructuring its business segments.
Kao Sets New Strategy for Innovation, Targeting Beauty and Environment
The company announced a new fine-fiber technology and a program to reduce its use of plastic in packaging.
Kao Revamps the Strategy for Its Cosmetics Business
The company will streamline its brand portfolio, with greater cooperation between Kao and Kanebo.
Kao Corp. Net Profit Up 14.9% in First Quarter
Sales also increased, but the profit growth was largely due to tax reasons.