Eileen tracks developments in OTC drug research, manufacturing, regulation, finance, M&A and marketing. She favors stories on e-commerce trends and the industry's drive toward Rx-to-OTC drug switches. Eileen also contributes coverage on the dietary supplement industry. She has a keen eye for pieces that delve into the rising self-care movement and how it is raising the innovation bar for marketers.
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Fragrance intelligence and analytics provider OnScent says US TikTok Shop is on its way to achieving annual sales of $500m.
Kao Corp. will launch Bioré in South Korea, while promoting the brand’s UV products with a global campaign featuring K-Pop band Stray Kids. Separately, Ulta Marketplace adds 17 K-Beauty Brands to the K-Beauty World platform.
Circular Action Alliance, the Producer Responsibility Organization in charge of implementing California’s EPR program, urges single-use packaging producers to comply with an upcoming May 31 deadline, which will shape proposed fees.
President Trump issued an Executive Order on ‘Made in America’ and similar US-origin claims that will likely result in increased FTC enforcement on marketing with the claims and the potential for increased pressure on online marketplaces.
Ulta Beauty Inc. reported its holiday season ‘served as a culmination of our efforts to advance the business throughout 2025,’ with sales growing double digits. The firm executed ‘outstanding’ in-store and digital execution, bold marketing campaigns and a ‘compelling’ holiday assortment.
Galderma launches a day/night duo that delivers antioxidants in a formula designed for sensitive skin, while Niagen Biosciences expands from its largely dietary supplement portfolio into skin care with the debut of Niagen NanoCloud.