Africa’s Frankincense Boom Threatens Sourcing as Wild Tree Stocks Decline
Surging demand for frankincense in skincare and fragrance is straining supply chains in the Horn of Africa as overharvesting threatens wild Boswellia trees.
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Inside Miniso's 8,500-Store Beauty Supply Chain Network
Miniso relies on a three-tier cosmetics supply chain of over 100 contract manufacturers to power its global retail network and ultra-fast 21-day rollout cycle.
How 20 Chinese Suppliers Powered SHEGLAM's $415 Million Fast-Beauty Empire
SHEIN's cosmetics brand SHEGLAM reached nearly $415 million in sales by applying fast-fashion supply chains to a network of top Chinese manufacturers.
State Capital Powers China's Biotech Surge in Beauty Raw Materials
State-backed investment in Yuanyu Bio highlights a broader capital shift in China toward upstream biotech suppliers and specialized beauty ingredients.
Indonesian Retailer OH!SOME Halts Payroll After Aggressive Expansion and Supply Breakdown
After splitting from Chinese retail giant KK Group and rapidly building 136 stores across Southeast Asia, lifestyle and beauty retailer OH!SOME has...
NEXT Struggles to Hold UK Prices Steady as Middle East Costs Rise
UK retailer NEXT faces pressure to hold domestic prices steady despite £47 million in projected supply chain costs from Middle East shipping disruptions.
Hong Kong Customs Flags Face Cream; Medicube Denies Dye Claims
Hong Kong Customs flagged a collagen face cream for containing banned Sudan Red dye. Korean brand Medicube denied the findings, citing independent lab tests.
Peptide Supplier Viki Biotech IPO Attracts Beauty Giants Proya and Giant Biogene
Chinese peptide supplier Viki Biotech went public on the Beijing Stock Exchange, securing strategic investments from beauty giants Proya and Giant Biogene.
How Chinese Beauty Exporters Are Solving the Global Profitability Puzzle
Chinese beauty brands are shifting from bulk shipping to high-margin global branding, leveraging AI, inventory models, and tax compliance to grow abroad.