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Market Chatter: Shiseido Shifts Raw Material Strategy Amid Petrochemical Shortages

Shiseido (TYO:4911) is considering replacing oil-derived materials with plant-based alternatives as disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict strain global supply chains for skincare and beauty products, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.The company said shortages of petroleum-based naphtha could affect key ingredients used in moisturizers, makeup and other cosmetics. It is reviewing its supplier network and exploring alternative raw materials to reduce dependence on petrochemical inputs, according to the report.CEO Kentaro Fujiwara said the company is preparing for adverse scenarios while adjusting operations, estimating a 5 billion yen impact on core operating profit this fiscal year due to higher input and logistics costs and weaker regional sales, the report said.Despite these pressures, Shiseido reported first-quarter core operating profit of 13 billion yen, above analyst expectations, supported by cost controls and internal restructuring, according to the report.The company also plans to shut its Hsinchu plant in Taiwan in the second half of 2027, a move expected to reduce fixed costs by about 1 billion yen annually.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Asia61d ago

Shiseido to Absorb Two Wholly-Owned Digital and Creative Subsidiaries

Shiseido (TYO:4911) will absorb two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Shiseido Interactive Beauty and Shiseido Creative, effective June 1, according to two separate filings with the Tokyo bourse on Wednesday.Shiseido Interactive Beauty, which focused on digital marketing and IT system development, concluded its strategic partnership with Accenture Japan at the end of December 2025.Shiseido Creative, which provides comprehensive branding communication services from product design to experience design, will be integrated to accelerate branding functions with business operations.Since both subsidiaries are wholly owned, no shares or cash payments will be allotted.

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Asia62d ago

Japan Stocks Rise as Wall Street Gains Lift Sentiment Amid Iran Talks Hopes

Japanese equities closed higher Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains as improved risk sentiment followed U.S. President Donald Trump's comments that Iran remained open to talks despite tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.The Nikkei 225 rose 2.43%, or 1,374.62 points, to close at 57,877.39.The US and Iran are exploring another round of talks to extend a ceasefire after negotiations over the weekend ended without an agreement.The move comes after Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to increase pressure on Tehran, despite the ongoing diplomatic efforts. The blockade threatens to disrupt global energy flows and escalate regional tensions, with key allies urging Washington to de-escalate.On the corporate front, Orix (TYO:8591) rose 3% after agreeing to sell its full stake in IX NTI Holdings to an Olympus Partners affiliate, with the deal subject to approvals and uncertain financial impact.Shiseido (TYO:4911) fell 3% after a report said foreign brands are relying on premium strategies to navigate weak consumer spending in China amid rising local competition.Fujitsu (TYO:6702) gained 4% as the company is reportedly pivoting toward AI services to tap global demand for alternatives to U.S. technology.

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Asia63d ago

Market Chatter: Shiseido, Lululemon Gain in China by Targeting High-End Segment

Foreign brands such as Shiseido (TYO:4911) and Lululemon Athletica are finding growth in China by focusing on premium products despite weak consumer spending, Nikkei reported Tuesday.At the China International Consumer Products Expo, companies highlighted high-end offerings, betting on resilient demand in the luxury segment even as overall consumption slows, according to the report.Brands like Procter & Gamble are also pushing upscale lines, while China's luxury market has contracted in recent years amid economic pressures, the report said.Still, rising interest in fitness and outdoor activities is boosting select players, even as foreign firms face tougher competition from improving local brands, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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