So is it time to see the light and invest in the future of your skin . Around the world, iconic cosmetic brands are losing ground to small and fast moving new players, starting up with a direct line to their customers on social media. So can these digital disruptors really challenge the global giants like estee lauder and loreal . Im going to be asking two women giving it a go. There they are. Megha ashar, whos start up in india, just got millions of dollars of investment. And trinny woodall, the big boss of Trinny London, whos gone from telling women what not to wear on her Television Show to selling cosmetics directly to them online. Plus, why a lack of Truck Drivers Around The World could be another big hit to our Global Supply chain. The big boss of the global truck maker scania joins me to talk truckers and whether an all Electric Future is possible. Wherever yourejoining me from Around The World. Once again, a big hello and a warm welcome to the show. You know, just over six year
Wherever yourejoining me from Around The World. Once again, a big hello and a warm welcome to the show. You know, just over six years ago, the singing superstar rihanna, she launched a cosmetic brand called fenty. She had the backing of the Global Luxury Goods giant lvmh. Today, fenty has made rihanna a billionaire, but shes not alone. Kyliejenner, one of the most followed people in the world on social media, launched a makeup line and became hugely successful all by the age of 21. The cosmetics industry, its one of the most disrupted out there, as well as coping with covid. Its had to deal with an onslaught of these start ups, which use the founder who can talk directly to customers on social media to drive growth and create a seemingly personal relationship with them. Thats according to one of the authors of one of the most widely read reports in the cosmetic and beauty world. Theyre not necessarily celebrity driven, many of them are, but often theres a very strong founder story. And
Not so fast. The South African officials put the brakes on Oscar Pistoriuss Early Release from prison. How long will it last . This morning, we talk to reeva steenkamps mother in an exclusive interview. And coming to a theater near you. The nations largest movie chain announces it will now begin inspecting bags. Worth the peace of mind or a disturbing sign of the times . Well ask you where you come down on it today, thursday, august 20th, 2015. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to today. 7 00 a. M. On the west coast. A busy thursday morning. Keeping an eye on breaking news coming from atlanta where there as you can see former president jimmy carter is speaking publicly for the first type since he revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer. He hadnt revealed maybe specifics about that so well be keeping an ear on this to hear if he reveals details. Well keep an eye on that and go back live as necessary. First, the top story in the west, the unpredictable fastmoving wildfires. The newest c
Calling the crews here on the front lines heros. Matt and is a mchatt, i want to give you a snapshot of how many fires are burning across the country. 80 large wild fires burning across the west. There are thousands of firefighters spread out across six western states. Theyll face dangerous conditions today. The firefighters on the front lines fighting with a heavy heart. Miguel, thank you very much. Turn o the president ial race and the salw down in New Hampshire between republican rivels donald trump and jeb bush squaring off in dueling town Hall Meetings. They didnt hold back on how they feel about each other. Kristen welker was watching closely. Good morning. Reporter matt, good morning. The candidates are back on the campaign trail in nut hampshithre again today, and it comes on the heels of those fireworks you mentioned between jeb bush and trump trading jabs on everything from iraq to their conservative credentials. Its face off in New Hampshire with jeb bush and trump squaring
Thats very sad a2yearold and got killed, thats sad. Very sad. Its really upsetting. They need to just take all the guns in the world and just get rid of them and stop making th them. Reporter and again, that twoyearold died at the hospital. It is still unclear exactly what happened. Police say this investigation is ongoing as they continue to interview people including the parents who were in the house at the time this happened and we just checked a few minutes are minutes ago pleases still saying they have not recovered the gun used in this shooting. Back to you. All right, shawnette, thank you. All right. Get ready to feel the chill. Those temperatures getting ready to drop big time. Yeah its the first real blast of cold air this season. I mean when we say cold were talking cold. Yeah. Doesnt matter where you are around here. Youre not going to be able to escape this. Live look at reading that just looks cold, doesnt it . Folks bracing for the start of all of this old city will not i