Eileen Francis

Eileen Francis

Senior Reporter

Washington, DC

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.

Latest from Eileen Francis

Beiersdorf Repositioning In China Will Get Boost From Thiamidol Launch

Beiersdorf AG hit some initial bumps with a repositioning of its business in China, but the firm is optimistic about the rollout of Thiamidol Skin Care In 2026.

Revlon Names North American President As Shiseido America CEO Resigns; Beauty News Roundup

Revlon Group Holdings LLC announces Dana Medema, formerly VP and head of Personal Health in North America for Philips, will serve as president, North America. Separately, Shiseido Company, Ltd. reports Ron Gee has resigned as Americas Region CEO and will be replaced on an interim basis by Alberto Noe.

L’Oréal, LVMH On First Quarter Challenges

L’Oréal Groupe reports in a first quarter presentation that its US business was more challenging than anticipated, while China “was slightly less bad” and Europe represented the best growth contributor. Separately, LVMH's Sephora sees ‘less momentum’ in its US business as competitor Amazon takes an aggressive position on beauty pricing.

Estee Lauder Faces Securities Fraud Suit After District Court Denies Motion To Dismiss

A federal judge in the Southern District of New York denied Estee Lauder’s motion to dismiss a securities fraud lawsuit filed by shareholders who said the company concealed its reliance on a gray market retail revenue stream, which ultimately caused sales and the stock price to plunge.

NAD Under New Head Marcus Targets ‘AI Washing,’ Ads For Children

The National Advertising Division will pursue advertising that boasts the benefits of artificial intelligence before those benefits are actually achieved, says new NAD head Phyllis Hurwitz Marcus in an interview.

European Commission’s Omnibus VII Bans Two Nail Care Ingredients Starting In September

Two nail care ingredients included in the European Commission’s Omnibus VII, which includes about two dozen ingredients overall, are banned in Europe in September.