UK retailer has launched two new skin care products - a plumping
serum and a face mask - featuring natural active ingredients as
part of its revised own-brand skin care range, reports Simon
Pitman.
Cosmeeting Beyond Beauty, the Paris-based cosmetics and toiletries
brands expo, is due to open its doors for the third year in a row
this September. As the show grows the organisers claims that this
year it will be a tool for working,...
Calvin Klein is preparing to launch a new women's fragrance and
skin care brand, to be called Euphoria. The renowned designer's
fragrance and beauty division has been quiet for a while, but the
launch is said to mark a new...
The global market for cosmetics and toiletries reached nearly $150
billion (€125m) in 2004, up by more than 4 per cent from 2003,
according to a new study that also highlights major growth in key
developing markets.
The maturity of the global oral hygiene market means that future
growth is becoming increasingly dependant on product innovation.
And with image becoming all the more important, the latest market
report suggests that it is the pursuit...
Leading British and European retailer Tesco is launching a new line
of own-brand skin care products that focuses on the value-for-money
treatment of spots, reports Simon Pitman.
The China government has revealed details of new licensing laws for
direct selling - legislation that is expected to herald a huge
surge business for players such as Avon and Orilfame, reports
Simon Pitman.
Although internet sales of beauty products remain relatively small,
growth for the retail channel far out-paced any other last year,
leading experts to believe in its fast-developing potential,
reports Simon Pitman.
In its recently published annual report European cosmetics and
personal care association Colipa says it will concentrate future
efforts to comply with new EU regulations, especially for the new
chemicals regulation REACH, reports...
Hong-Kong based AS Watson, part of the Hutchinson Whampoa group, is
continuing its march into the European health and beauty retail
sector with the acquisition of Portegies Drugstore in the
Netherlands, reports Simon Pitman.
With increasing evidence that more and more consumers are plucking
for luxury cosmetic brands on both sides of the Atlantic, a recent
report points out that, despite the twinned growth, the each
markets has very distinct characterteristics,...
With a constant stream of market reports highlighting the growing
importance of the premium personal care category, Simon
Pitman takes a look at some of the recent launches on the
European market.
The aging boomers are set to trigger a huge growth in demand for a
spectrum of anti-aging products in the US, as the rush to cling on
to youthful looks and maintain good health gathers pace, reports
Simon Pitman.
The growth of the Australian cosmetics and toiletries industry has
dipped for a second year in a row, mirroring growth in the general
economy and the slower retail environment. But with income levels
still high the latest market report...
Yet another market report is published this week suggesting that
senior consumers are increasing their use of cosmetic products -
but this time it is older males that are singled for potential,
reports Simon Pitman.
The super-growth of the last few years is starting to slow, but the
Russian cosmetics and toiletries market still shows plenty of
potential. Simon Pitman reports on the latest market report
and considers where the strongest growth...
With the older generation now spending more time and money on their
looks, a new market report suggests that the over 50s age group
continues to be over-looked by the cosmetics and personal care
industry, reports Simon Pitman.
The phenomenal boom in the number of Chinese nationals traveling
the world could be key to increasing future revenues for the global
cosmetic travel retail sector, reports Simon Pitman.
With consumer incomes in both the US and Europe continuing to rise,
a new report suggests that the scope for premium cosmetic and
personal care products shows great promise, reports Simon
Pitman.
Mirroring the extraordinary growth of the organic food market, the
cosmetics market now looks set to undergo a similar revolution,
with the latest report suggesting that the UK and the US markets
are now the most advanced.
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Hutchinson Whampoa has made a £221.9
million offer for the Merchant Retail Group, a UK specialist
perfume retailer. The deal will see AS Watson, Hutchinson Whampoa's
retail division, take on one of...
Mentor, a US-based supplier of medical products says it is
launching its Puragen dermal filler product in Europe, in a move
that aims to muscle in on the growing market for non-surgical
anti-ageing treatments such as Botox or collagen,...
Focusing on the growing trend towards natural ingredients, Lessonia
has capitalized on the success of its micronized cranberry extracts
by launching a range of cranberry-based cosmetic products aimed at
the spa market, reports Simon...
The latest group of product launches from Mintel's GNPD testify to
the growing range of skin care products relying on natural
ingredients that include minerals and vitamins in the fight to
maintain healthy and wrinkle-free skin,...
Swedish direct sales cosmetics company Oriflame has increased its
expenditure on software for its supply chain. The investment
centres on its new business in China, which is due to be
inaugurated at the end of the year, reports Simon...
Tapping into fast-growing sales revenue from its websites, the Body
Shop has made a significant investment in software designed to
increase the efficiency and sales options available for on-line
transactions, reports Simon Pitman.
Sara Lee says it will relocate its corporate headquarters in one
building in Chicago, Illinois, ahead of the planned disposal of its
European personal care operations, writes Simon Pitman.
Parlux Fragrances says it made an exclusive worldwide license
agreement to develop and market a line of cosmetics for Paris
Hilton, in a bid to further capitalize on the incredible brand
power already created by the fashionist and...
French automobile and industrial communications company ETAI has
acquired the Luxe Pack trade show from French trade-show organiser
IDICE, reports Simon Pitman.
Now Foods has completed the acquisition of a contract manufacturer
of personal care and cosmetic products. The deal will allow the
company to broaden its portfolio and forms part of a continuing
trend whereby the line between food,...
The UK Advertising Standards Authority has clamped down on a number
of claims made by major cosmetics companies in the past few weeks.
The organisation upheld complaints over product claims by both
Proctor & Gamble and Estee Lauder...
A new concept for men is being launched at Heathrow's Terminal 1
this month, which will include a men's grooming area stocking and
promoting leading personal care and cosmetics products, reports
Simon Pitman.
Decas Botanical Synergies has introduced NutriCran Organic, a 100
per cent organic cranberry powder, another ingredient to add to the
growing list claiming to have exceptional antioxidant and colorant
properties reports Simon Pitman.
Parlux Fragrances is extending the launch of its Paris Hilton
fragrance in Europe. The fragrance is being launched tomorrow in
France and at the beginning of next week in the UK, following its
big success in the US, and is a sign...
Elizabeth Arden has entered into an exclusive co-marketing
agreement with Allergan, to re-launch a newly formulated Prevage
anti-ageing formula on a global basis. The move forms part of
Elizabeth Arden's aims to increase its...
France-based Ileos has developed an eye-catching closure for
Thierry Mugler's new Angel pefume - a plastics solution that the
company claims matches the aesthetics of glass or crystal while
giving it extra flexibility for distinctive...
Beauty World / Wellness & Spas Middle East opened its doors to
business in Dubai yesterday, marking the start of the region's
premier beauty expo. The event is also proving to be an opportunity
for many international companies...
The latest new product launches in the body care category are
reflecting the increasing move towards natural ingredients.
Simon Pitman reports on a category that is continuing to
develop increasingly sophisticated functional products...
Herbalife has launched NouriFusion MultiVitamin Skin Care - a
vitamin-enriched skin care range fortified with vitamins A, C and
E. Simultaneously unveiled on the European, North American and
Asian markets, the product is characteristic...
Now that the doors have been shut on last week's show in Berlin,
the hard work begins with new orders and contacts being rolled out
at a pace. Equally for the organisors the work is already well
under way for next year's...
The number one network television show in the US is drawing a
significant amount of sponsorship from the industry, with three of
the leading stars reported to be putting their names to new lines,
reports Simon Pitman.
Procter & Gamble has announced that its current company
director is resigning as well as confirming the defining
adjustments to its business operations with Wella for the Global
Prestige & Professional Care division, reports...
The European Union has cleared the acquisition of France-based
Marionnaud Parfumerieries by AS Watson, part of Hong Kong
conglomorate Hutchinson Whampoa. The deal wins the group a
controlling stake in Marionnaud, reports Simon Pitman.
With the market for sunscreens expected to show strong growth
globally in the coming years, it is the Eastern Europe markets
where experts are predicting the most potential for growth.
Simon Pitman takes a look at the latest market...
Men's grooming has long been identified as a strong niche growth
area for the cosmetics and personal care industry, but muscling in
on that growth is easier said than done. Simon Pitman
reports from the In-Cosmetics show in Berlin,...
Women between the age of 15 and 24 in India are currently providing
the backbone to significant growth in the cosmetics industry,
reports Simon Pitman.
UK retailer Tesco has relaunched its leading skin care range, Skin
Wisdom, with updated packaging design to clearly define the
different categories in the range, as well as a number of new
product launches, reports Simon Pitman.
Courtney Cox, Pamela Anderson and Celine Dion are amongst the
latest big names to sign up for sponsorship deals with cosmetics
players in the last week, proving that star endorsements are
continuing to remain a driving force behind...
Jason, a leading natural personal care products is using the
Earth's Best brand to introduce Earth's Best Baby Body Care, a line
of six hypo-allergenic formulas using natural and organic
ingredients, due to be launched on...
Leading British cosmetics and personal care retailer Boots has
collaborated with supply chain specialistExel for the relaunch of
No7, the UK's largest cosmetic brand in a campaign that took just
30 months to implement, reports...
