Procter & Gamble’s specialty beauty CEO exits

Procter & Gamble has announced the departure of Colin Walsh from the role of CEO of its specialty beauty division, effective August 1. Ouai ​John Brownlee, currently SVP of North America hair care, will absorb Walsh’s duties while retaining his existing responsibilities, according to a WWD report. Walsh took on the role as CEO of specialty…

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Is the universe really one big black hole?

Could this be an illustration of the entire universe? Arlume / Alamy The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we hand over the keyboard to a physicist or mathematician to tell you about fascinating ideas from their corner of the universe. You can sign up for Lost in Space-Time here….

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Fittora launch aims to cut down on returns and waste

Published September 23, 2025 With a third of all garments purportedly returned due to poor fit, fashion/tech start-up Fittora is “tackling the problem head-on” with the launch of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, made-to-order clothing platform. Offering consumers “perfectly tailored, sustainable pieces, without a single fitting room visit”, the Fittora system uses proprietary computer vision technology…

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