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Cattle shortages force contraction as beauty brands push profitable expansion

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4:22 PMBloomberg Markets

Tyson to Close More Beef Plants as Cattle Shortage Drags On

Summary

Tyson Foods will close several additional beef plants as a prolonged US cattle shortage reshapes the beefpacking industry.

The closures show that tight cattle supplies are forcing processors to reduce capacity rather than

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Why it matters

A shrinking cattle supply is now driving structural changes in meat production, with potential effects on prices and availability.

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7:55 AMEconomic Times

Honasa Consumer Q1 Results: Mamaearth parent posts record profit of Rs 90 crore; revenue up 27% YoY

Summary

Honasa Consumer reported a record consolidated profit after tax of Rs 90 crore in Q1FY27, up 116.5% year over year. Revenue increased 27% to Rs 756 crore, while EBITDA rose 141% to Rs 110 crore, supported by growth across key categories, brands and offline channels.

Profit and EBITDA grew far faster than revenue, pointing to stronger operating leverage rather than

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Honasa is converting scale into disproportionately higher profits, raising the stakes in India’s fast-growing beauty and personal-care market.

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12:01 AMWWD

Tower 28 Enters Foundation Category

Summary

Tower 28 will launch its first foundation on Aug. 20, positioning it for sensitive skin. The product will debut globally at Sephora and Mecca alongside new makeup tools.

The foundation launch expands Tower 28 from targeted color cosmetics into a larger complexion category

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Tower 28 is using foundation to widen its product footprint without abandoning the sensitive-skin niche that differentiates the brand.

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3:44 PMWWD

Dove Deodorant Celebrates Official U.S. Open 2026 Sponsorship With ‘Don’t Sweat It. Make a Racket.’ Initiative

Summary

Dove will return to the Grand Slam as the official underarm sponsor of the 2026 U.S. Open. The brand will support the sponsorship with its “Don’t Sweat It. Make a Racket.” campaign.

The partnership gives Dove a prominent platform to connect deodorant use with a high-visibility sports

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Dove is using a major sports sponsorship to strengthen brand visibility and differentiate its deodorant business.

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2:12 PMPolygon

McDonald's Happy Meals Get Hello Kitty x Godzilla Crossover Toys

Summary

McDonald's will offer Happy Meal toys featuring Sanrio characters reimagined as creatures from the Monsterverse, including a Hello Kitty and Godzilla crossover.

The promotion combines two recognizable fandoms to turn a routine kids' meal into a collectible

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The crossover gives McDonald's a low-cost way to create urgency and broaden Happy Meal appeal beyond young children.

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