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What the bankruptcy of biotech darling Amyris means for the beauty industry

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Then, not long after declaring bankruptcy, Amyris was quick to start selling off its stable of brands, primarily its celebrity-founded beauty, skincare and wellness lines. Some of the most high-profile sales included: reality star Jonathan Van Ness’ haircare line JVN, which sold for US$1.25

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Trillions in revenue and a million jobs: Unpacking JD.com’s 20-year roadmap

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JUNE 22, 2023

The business got its first big break in 2003, during the SARS outbreak, when Liu saw an opportunity to capitalise on the burgeoning e-commerce sector and began selling products online to customers who were eager to avoid public spaces. It’s a 20-year plan, which is likely to cover multiple economic cycles.

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