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Supply6 welcomes AB De Villiers as brand ambassador and investor
Mumbai: Supply6, a Bangalore-based health food brand founded by Vaibhav Bhandari and Rahul Jacob in January 2019, has welcomed former South African international cricketer AB De Villiers as brand ambassador and investor. Known for its commitment to balanced nutrition, Supply6 offers comprehensive health supplements designed to promote healthier lifestyles. Their flagship product, Supply6 360, embodies a holistic approach to nutrition, aligning perfectly with AB De Villiers’ 360-degree cricketing prowess.
This strategic partnership merges his athletic excellence with Supply6’s dedication to essential nutrients, aiming to inspire healthier living. Supply6’s foundation is deeply rooted in scientific research and nutritional principles. Each product provides varying levels of the six essential pillars of nutrition: protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fibre, tailored to meet specific health needs.
Commenting on the partnership, AB De Villiers said: “I am excited to join forces with Supply6. As an athlete, I recognize the critical role nutrition plays in health and performance. Their commitment to comprehensive and convenient nutrition solutions aligns with my dedication to peak performance and well-being. The brand’s rapid expansion is impressive, and I am eager to support its mission of promoting healthier lifestyles.”
Supply6 co-founder and CEO Vaibhav Bhandari stated: “In a crowded nutrition market, we noticed many customers deficient in Vitamin D, and B12, and battling multiple gut health issues. This insight led us to create Supply6 360, combining essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and probiotics in one supplement. Partnering with AB De Villiers, whose dedication to fitness mirrors our ethos, is thrilling. His nickname, Mr. 360, complements our flagship product. Together, we aim to revolutionise the market and inspire healthier eating habits.”
Supply6 co-founder Rahul Jacob emphasised: “Understanding that everyone’s nutritional needs are unique, Supply6 provides a thoughtfully curated range of products, balancing variety and specificity. Our supplements are designed to cater to various needs, from comprehensive formulas that address nutrient gaps to targeted solutions for specific goals such as healthy food, energy boosters, and specific deficiencies.
AB De Villiers is an excellent fit for our brand due to his dynamic approach to both his career and health, which perfectly aligns with our vision. We are confident that this collaboration will enhance our connection with our audience. His esteemed reputation in the sports world mirrors the trust and quality we aim to provide with our products. Our mission is to make high-quality nutrition accessible to everyone without compromise, and we believe this partnership will inspire many to prioritise their nutrition and well-being.”
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Estée Lauder to shed 10,000 jobs as new boss bets on digital shift
The cosmetics giant raises its profit outlook but stays silent on a possible merger with Spain’s Puig, as job cuts deepen and a three-year sales slump weighs on the turnaround
NEW YORK: Stéphane de La Faverie is not done cutting. Estée Lauder announced on Friday that it plans to eliminate as many as 3,000 additional jobs, taking its total redundancy programme to as many as 10,000 roles, up from a previous target of 7,000 announced a year ago. The company, which owns La Mer, The Ordinary, Tom Ford, and Aveda, employs roughly 57,000 people worldwide. The mathematics of what is now being contemplated is stark.
The fresh round of cuts is expected to generate a further $200 million in savings, bringing the total annual savings from the programme to as much as $1.2 billion before taxes. That money, De La Faverie has made clear, will be ploughed back into the turnaround.
A CEO in a hurry
De La Faverie, who took the helm in January 2025, inherited a company that had endured three consecutive years of annual sales declines. His response has been to move fast and cut deep. A significant portion of the latest redundancies reflects his push to reduce headcount at US department stores, long a cornerstone of Estée Lauder’s distribution model but now a channel in structural decline. In their place, he is accelerating the shift toward faster-growing online platforms, including Amazon.com and TikTok Shop, a pivot that is reshaping not just where Estée Lauder sells but how it thinks about its customers.
The numbers are moving in the right direction
Despite the pain, there are signs the medicine is working. Estée Lauder raised its profit outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year, guiding for adjusted earnings per share in the range of $2.35 to $2.45, above analyst estimates and a notable step up from the $2.05 to $2.25 range it had guided for in February. Organic net sales growth is expected to come in at 3 per cent, the company said, at the high end of the range it set out in February.
The share price tells a mixed story. After De La Faverie took charge, the stock surged nearly 60 per cent, buoyed by investor optimism that a longtime company insider could finally arrest the decline. But 2026 has been rougher: the shares have fallen 27 per cent this year, weighed down by disappointing February results and the overhang of unresolved merger talks with Spanish beauty giant Puig Brands SA. The company gave no additional details about those discussions on Friday, leaving the market to guess.
Silence on Puig
The proposed tie-up with Puig remains the most consequential unknown hanging over Estée Lauder. A deal with the Barcelona-based group, which owns brands including Carolina Herrera and Rabanne, would reshape the global luxury beauty landscape. But with nothing new to say and a turnaround still very much in progress, De La Faverie is asking investors to trust the process.
Three years of sales declines, 10,000 job cuts, and a merger that may or may not happen. At Estée Lauder, the overhaul has barely started.
