German manufacturer looks to target the hair care market in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, after acquiring a portfolio of brands from Procter & Gamble which all target these regions.
German manufacturer Henkel says it will look to emerging markets particularly in China and online to continue its growth for the whole business as well as the beauty segment in years to come.
The privately owned North American Avon business is a done deal this month as Cerberus Capital Management takes a majority stake in the beauty company—a transaction meant to make Avon profitable again.
Clariant has upped its sustainability focus and portfolio of natural ingredients with the announcement that it will distribute Brazilian firm Beraca’s cosmetics ingredient line in Germany Austria, and Switzerland.
The in-cosmetics trade show organisers are calling for the industry to put forward nominations for its third lifetime achievement award for distinguished colleagues, with the deadline closing tomorrow.
Estée Lauder has long looked to acquisitions to strengthen its position in the cosmetics market and it will be hoping to do so in the fragrance sector with the acquisition of Paris-based fragrance firm By Kilian.
Ingredient supplier Lonza has today opened its new Global Centre of Hair Care Technology in Blackley, near Manchester, as it looks to expand its presence in the market by strengthening its R&D footprint and portfolio, with the aim of also developing...
The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant announces that Dr Marijn Dekkers will succeed Michael Treschow as chairman of Unilever N.V. and Unilever PLC as of April this year, and will look to take the company’s strategy forward.
Cosmetic and personal care ingredients players Inolex has announced the opening of its new Commercial & Technical Center in Guangzhou, China as part of its expansion plans in the market.
Procter & Gamble continues its march towards becoming a leaner and more focused business with the sale of the Escudo soap brand to Kimberly-Clark de Mexico.
Symrise has sent its perfumers to Madagascar in order to seek out sustainable sources for raw materials, as well as inspiration for fragrance creations and develop unique qualities that are superior to standard materials.
Bluestar Silicones has launched a new strategic plan which be based on new partnerships, a new website and stronger branding, as it aims to strengthen its worldwide speciality businesses and market position.
New data from job review site fairygodboss.com shows well over half of women working in the beauty business self-report being treated equitably in regard to gender, though when it comes to job satisfaction cosmetics scored near the bottom.
Paul Polman, CEO of consumer goods multinational Unilever, recently described India as a market which is emerging with “momentum”, which he attributes to the government’s efforts to facilitate economic growth in the country.
Henkel has looked no further than its own organisation in appointing Pascal Houdayer as its new Executive Vice President for the Beauty Care business, effective as of May 1; replacing Hans Van Bylen who is becoming CEO on the same day.
All eyes were on David S. Taylor, as he made his first public presentation as CEO and President of Procter & Gamble since he was appointed to the position last year.
Oriflame saw Euro sales dip in its fourth quarter and yearly figures, but with local currency sales up, growth in some developing markets, and by utilising price initiatives to offset certain devaluation, the company has managed to beat expectations.
Douglas Holding announces its latest bid to accelerate growth and strengthen its position as Europe’s leading omni-channel beauty retailer with more than €100 million additional investment; and the company also announces Isabelle Parize as its new CEO.
L’Oréal is continuing to target the digital arena and is looking to online to continue to drive growth following a year in which it has invested heavily in the sector and e-commerce sales have been impressive.
The Nivea and Eucerin skin care brands have helped boost Beiersdorf sales as the company’s Consumer Business segment showed growth in a difficult market environment.
L'Oreal has launched this year's instalment of its annual Women of Worth awards in India, indicating that the multinational is keen to push brand awareness forward further in the country.
The Body Shop announces that it will implement a new global CSR strategy outlining 14 targets to help maintain its position as ‘a leader in ethical business’ and continue to develop the business, with a focus on people, products and the planet.
The flavors and fragrance company released a report last week on its 2015 full-year financial results and strategic achievements. And, company numbers indicate that in a currency neutral world profits and sales are up.
L’Oréal saw revenue rise by 9% in the fourth quarter thanks to a weaker euro combined with big sales in its luxury division, while the North America results were also impressive.
Unilever has reached its latest zero non-hazardous waste to landfill achievement, announcing that over 600 Unilever sites in 70 countries have now reached this milestone, and that it will embark on a new collaboration to encourage others to follow suit.
New launches, strong local demand and continued tourist traffic in Europe, the Middle East and Africa have continued to boost Estée Lauder’s results for the second quarter running maintaining the region’s key position for the company at a challenging...
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil launches its RSPO NEXT initiative as a voluntary add-on to its existing Principles & Criteria (P&C) for sustainably grown palm oil, with the aim of strengthening its no-deforestation and human rights commitments.
As the market for cosmetic applications has become more complex Symrise says it is reinforcing its strategic sales positions in the EMEA region with two experts to service its customers with a targeted approach.
Share prices in Coty have been volatile ever since the company announced major expansion plans last year, and the trend has been downward so far this year, reflecting a number of uncertainties.
Godrej Consumer Products is looking to build its home and personal care business in Africa by entering into an agreement with Kenya-based supplier Canon Chemicals for the acquisition of a majority equity stake in its business in the country.
Swiss firm Givaudan celebrates ten years of ethical sourcing and says that taking a long term approach has been key to securing a natural supply chain and supporting local communities, ultimately leading to responsible growth.
Estée Lauder has continued its strong run of financial results, reporting industry leading revenue growth for its second quarter on the back of like-for-like gains worldwide.
German firm BASF announces that it is increasing the global prices for its Vitamin A products by 20% in order to reflect the demand and supply situation on the market, and this will affect the anti-ageing and skin care categories.
All eyes are on Coty as it gears up to almost triple the size of its business through acquisition, but its second quarter results reveal that challenges exist ahead of the portfolio expansion.
Beauty retailer Boots has responded to accusations of ‘sexist pricing’ on personal care products saying that it has never operated a discriminatory pricing system and is correcting the prices of its razors and eye cream as these were ‘exceptional cases.’
Sales growth for consumer goods multinational Unilever is failing to meet expectations in India, despite the country currently experiencing a considerable drop in raw material prices.
Having worked together in partnership in a number of regions for a number of years, Gattefossé has appointed Azelis as its new distributor for its Personal Care portfolio in Turkey.
Clariant has achieved Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance (MB) certification for its production sites in Spain and Indonesia meaning it can now offer certified palm-based ingredients to customers in the European and Asia-Pacific regions.
The Nestlé Skin Health division is building on to its existing North American manufacturing plant, boosting production capacity and increasing employment at the site by more than 20%.
Unilever is looking to build a new personal and home care factory in Cuba after partnering with state-owned company Intersuchel and agreeing a $35 million joint venture.
Procter & Gamble’s second quarter results showed an increase in core sales and improved profit margins, beating analysts’ expectations and sending share prices up.
Kimberly-Clark reports a rise in organic sales for its fourth quarter, but net results are hard hit by the strength of the dollar against foreign currency, a problem that is underlined in the company’s 2016 outlook.
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever is expecting to strengthen its position in the prestige skin care market as its 2015 acquisitions are now all fully integrated and provide a strong base in this field.
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