Author name: Emily Crane

Emily Crane is a writer, producer, and editor who has covered politics, health, business, and finance for publications like The Atlantic. She's also the host of the All Work All Play Podcast. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a focus on investigative reporting and data visualization.

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Tariff uncertainty looms over US cosmetics and personal care industries

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US CPG sectors, including cosmetics and personal care, are facing significant uncertainty as recent tariff announcements from the Trump administration introduce new complexities for manufacturers and suppliers. As the new policies continue to take shape, beauty industry stakeholders are paying close attention to the potential impact on global supply chains and trade agreements. Recent tariff […]

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Neuralink competitor Paradromics secures investment from Saudi Arabia's Neom

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Texas-based neurotech startup Paradromics on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Neom and said it will establish a Brain-Computer Interface Center of Excellence in the region. Neom is a developing area within northwest Saudi Arabia that’s touted as “a hub for innovation,” according to its website. The area’s strategic investment arm, the Neom

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Element Fleet Management Announces Passing of Strategic Alliance VP Darin Ficenec 

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Darin Ficenec was a dedicated leader, advisor, and mentor, and in the words of his team, “just a special person.” Photo: Element Fleet Management / Automotive Fleet Darin Ficenec, formerly the vice president of strategic alliance at Element Fleet Management, died suddenly on February 2 following a brief illness, according to

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January Vehicle Auction Sales Highest for the Month Since 2020

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Commercial vehicle sales finished the month up 12% on a prior year basis, down modestly from Q4 2024’s 14.7% year-over-year average growth rate. AuctionNet wholesale auction sales reached 604,761 units in January, up 11% on a prior year basis, according to monthly AuctionNet figures released Feb. 11.  January’s result was the highest

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The Ordinary set for China launch as Estée Lauder targets masstige consumers

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Stéphane de la Faverie, president, chief executive officer and director of The Estée Lauder Companies announced this news on February 4 during the firm’s second quarter earnings conference. “We are thrilled that The Ordinary is debuting in Mainland China this month with its proven disruptive launch strategy,” he said. De la Faverie succeeded Fabrizio Freda

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Construction planning up 26% to start 2025

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Nonresidential construction planning carried its late-2024 momentum into the new year, posting growth across all sectors, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential construction planning, jumped 5.6% in January. Institutional planning, such as hospitals and education, led the month’s growth with an 8.7% increase, while commercial planning gained

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Leveling up beauty marketing: The gamification of cosmetics

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The global gamification market is expected to grow from $9.1B in 2020 to $30.7B by 2025, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets, demonstrating its increasing influence across various CPG industries, including beauty and personal care. As digital engagement becomes a key driver of consumer behavior, beauty brands are turning to gamification to enhance brand loyalty

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Beyond animal testing: How GARDskin DR enhances skin sensitization assessments

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As the cosmetics and personal care industry moves away from animal testing, researchers are turning to innovative in vitro methods to assess ingredient safety. One promising approach is the GARDskin Dose-Response (DR) assay, which quantitatively evaluates the skin sensitization potential of fragrance ingredients. In this Q&A, Dr. Isabelle Lee, PhD, from the Research Institute for

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