{
  "id": 1477407,
  "title": "How a New Zealand Toymaker Became a Beauty Challenger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/how-a-new-zealand-toymaker-became-a-beauty-challenger",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business of Fashion",
    "slug": "business-of-fashion",
    "url": "https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/jaimee-lupton-zuru-group-profile/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Zuru Group, a New Zealand-based toymaker, has established itself as a significant player in the beauty industry. With brands such as Monday Haircare and Daise, the company has amassed a $1 billion business. One woman stands at the helm, steering the conglomerate's diverse portfolio. As the modern era of social media has evolved, the most valuable brand is no longer the one with the highest number of followers but the one with the most engaged audience. Meanwhile, France's highest court recently ruled against a bill that would have restricted social media access for minors, arguing that such a measure would infringe upon freedom of expression. The American company too, is set to report its earnings after a challenging quarter marked by the cancellation of a merger, the withdrawal of brand divestments, and significant changes in executive positions. The market's reaction to these developments remains to be seen.",
  "summary": "The Zuru Group, which owns brands like Monday Haircare and Daise, has used its manufacturing prowess and retailer relationships to build a $1 billion business. One woman leads them all.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zuru Group, a New Zealand toymaker, now leads $1 billion beauty industry.",
    "Founder woman steers diverse portfolio of Monday Haircare and Daise brands.",
    "French court blocks bill restricting minors' social media access, citing freedom of expression."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}