October 21th - Patrick Ta sues CVS over diversion signaling prestige channel defense, Dior debuts tech-integrated phone balm, and more
This week in makeup, Patrick Ta Beauty files a federal lawsuit against CVS and Akstrom Imports over unauthorized product diversion, highlighting ongoing prestige retail protection efforts across North America. In Canada, Stila launches an exclusive Hunger Games collaboration at Shoppers Drug Mart, Dior introduces a 95-dollar stick-on phone lip balm accessory, and Groupe Marcelle aligns with Dentsu Creative Canada to bolster its domestic brand portfolio. Additional developments include Huda Beauty's complexion bronzer debut, seasonal collections from Kylie Cosmetics and Guerlain, Smashbox's…
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