A weakened dollar could help to boost revenues for a number of
international US-based cosmetics companies, especially those with
exposure in Europe. But with materials and ingredients being
increasingly sourced overseas, the impact...
Worldwide personal care marketer, Helen of Troy, has acquired the
license to sell personal care products in the US and Europe under
the well-known Bed Head product name by Tigi and Toni & Guy.
The forthcoming Cosmbolleza & Wellness expo, due to take place
in Barcelona next March, is set to be the biggest yet, with a 25
per cent increase in exhibitors and a rise in the number of
professional visitors forecast by the...
After several years in the doldrums, it appears the market for
cosmetics and toiletries is back on track, after sales grew by a
respectable 2.7 per cent in the country this year, the Italian
union of perfumery, cosmetics, toiletries...
As the China market for direct sales opens its doors to more and
more international companies, the number of players trying to tap
into what is tipped to be a thriving growth market has swelled
after US businesses Mary Kay and Amway...
A survey conducted by UK and US universities finds that consumers
are dubious of many products that make use of nanotechnology, but
that ultimately, the greater the benefits the technology brings,
the more they are willing to turn...
Following the separation of its Sally Beauty business, hair care
specialist Alberto-Culver is restructuring its operations to give
way to greater efficiency, which will include the consolidation of
its two marketing departments to...
With world leading market growth China has long been the focus for
international cosmetics producers. But as the market there evolves,
it seems that a new-found confidence amongst rban Chinese males is
causing them to spend more and...
Natural and organic personal care maker Jason has extended it range
of professional hair care products and introduced a new anti-aging
skin care treatment as it taps into the growing market for
natural-based products as well as key...
Troubled cosmetics giant Revlon says it is about to refinance its
existing credit agreement as a means of strengthening its balance
sheet and increasing its investment levels, a move that will be
backed up by a share holder offering.
Cosmetics have emerged as the fastest growing non-food product in
the Romania retail sector, proving that previous decisions by
international cosmetic manufacturers to target the rapidly
expanding category were the right move.
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug, looks set to make its mark
in the booming online cosmetics market with the December launch of
its new website, Superdrug Online.
Marketing may be even more important for the cosmetics industry
than new product development, say insiders - and the giants are
egging the latest trends to attract the holiday season consumer.
Gimmicky products that blur the boundaries between food and
cosmetic are on the rise, as many companies seek to capitalise on
growing consumer trend for cosmetics containing food-based
ingredients, but according to an expert from...
A report has emerged stating that cosmetics are amongst the top
five most popular gifts this Christmas, with the average consumer
set to spend more this holiday period than any other.
A recent Euromonitor report has suggested that it is the image
conscious female consumer that is driving the recent sales surge in
beauty supplements, a surge that looks set to continue with
persisting emphasis being placed on personal...
Germany-based cosmetics and home care producer Henkel has announced
strong results, driven higher by a particularly good performance
from its cosmetics division.
Global chemcials giant BASF has announced a co-operation agreement
with the University of Manchester in the UK to increase research in
the area of enzymes, an initiative that could lead to progress in
the field of polymers for cosmetics.
Sephora, the fragrance and cosmetic retail arm of France-based LVMH
Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has announced a new partnership with
Monopoly to launch a beauty based board game, targeting the
profitable holiday period.
Danish packaging company Superfos says it has introduced a new
child-proof and senior-friendly opening and closing mechanism that
meets demands for UN-approved packaging standards.
A recent survey released by online marketplace Shop.com shows that
consumers gearing up for the holiday season are more likely to shop
online this year than any other year, a trend that could impact
cosmetic manufacturers that market...
Despite an overall increase in net sales, cosmetic leader, Revlon,
reported a third quarterly loss on Tuesday, due to costs incurred
for the discontinuation of unsuccessful product line, Vital
Radiance, and company restructuring.
The recent Transport Security Administration (TSA) announcement
regarding relaxed security restrictions on liquid based cosmetics
and toiletries in carry on luggage on planes could be beneficial to
beauty packaging companies across...
As consumer demand for natural and organic cosmetic products leads
to a rapid evolution of the market, the face of the category looks
set to change enormously, both with respect to what shop shelves
have to offer and in the board...
Newly-formed makeup.com, an online beauty sales portal, is set to
make a significant mark on the US beauty retail landscape, as
online sales of beauty products continue to make a growing
impression within the sector.
Texas-based cosmetics company, Bold For Men (www.boldformen.com,
has announced the December launch of Bold For Men's Dry Shave Gel,
designed for use on dry skin, targeting the fast-growing niche
male-grooming market.
A global product coding standard being developed for use with radio
frequency identification (RFID) technology is being tested on the
sea-shipment of cartons between Hong Kong and Japan.
Cosmetic and fragrance giant Elizabeth Arden posted a quarterly
loss on Friday, as it was hit by restructuring costs, but with
marketing spend lower than expected and sales still strong, the
underlying results appear to be solid.
Although the market for cosmetics and perfumes in France remains
Western Europe's largest, significant growth, particularly in the
UK and Spain, means that the market there is rapidly taking on a
new and more dynamic appearance.
In response to a recent relaxation of security measures by US
airport authorities, UK authorities have decided to follow suit,
lifting the ban on liquids, including cosmetics, purchased before
security and boarding of flights.
Body Shop founder Anita Roddick says that the sale of the business
to L'Oreal was the right thing to do, stressing that the French
cosmetic giant is an 'honourable' company to do business with.
Unilever has reported a 45 per cent drop in profits despite
universal sales growth and a particularly strong performance in its
personal care business.
US-based natural personal care products manufacturer Burt's Bees
has upgraded its production planning with the introduction of
supply chain enhancing systems from i2 Technologies.
Using last week's LuxePack show in Monaco as a launch platform,
Finland based Stora Enso has unveiled a new packaging line for the
cosmetics industry, together with a new technology to ensure
packaging safety.
Proctor & Gamble has reported a 27 per cent increase in its
sales and a 33 per cent increase in net earnings as the company
continues to power away on the strength of last year's merger with
Gillette and a continued improvement...
The contract packaging business is moving from an ad-hoc to a more
strategically determined, long-term approach, as cosmetic companies
worldwide begin to relax in the arms of service providers.
Proctor & Gamble looks set to fulfill its forecasts for its
fiscal first quarter, as financial analysts back up the positive
outlook ahead of results being published later today.
Tapping into the big trend for natural-based cosmetic and health
products, two contract research organizations - US-based Santerra
Pharmaceuticals and India-based Vedic Lifesciences - have formed an
alliance to expand into the growing...
Despite sales rising significantly, profits at Avon have been hit
by a rising ad spend, restructuring costs and charges relating to a
tax dispute in the company's UK arm.
The debate on nanotechnology continues to rage. For every expert
claiming that the nanotechnology application they have developed is
safe, there is one claiming that caution and further research have
to be undertaken. So who is right?
Peptide-based treatments have been all the rage for some time now,
but pricing has kept such products out of the reach of the majority
of consumers. However, Janson Beckett claims its latest launch is
about to change this.
Regis, the leading global hair care provider, has announced a joint
venture with Intelligent Nutrients, part of the Horst Rechelbacher
group, in a deal that will see the companies co-operating to
manufacture and distribute a line...
Industry trade group, The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance
Association (CTFA) is holding a conference in New Jersey, US in
November in order to drive home the impact that its new commitment
code will have for cosmetic based companies.
Kimberley-Clark has reported a significant boost in net sales and
income, with particular strength in the personal care sector,
helped by major cost reductions throughout the company.
Nutricosmetics is again making innovative inroads, with Israeli
company IBR targeting an oral use ingredient designed for skin
whitening and brightening process - a market that is huge in Asia
and is now gathering pace in Europe.
Ethnic-specific cosmetic products have seen a 19 per cent sales
gain over 2001 figures, with the niche market said to be at nearly
$1.9 bn. However, the ethnic consumer looks to be increasing their
spending on general market cosmetics,...
Following the growing trend for products that aim to provide beauty
'from within' more companies are establishing product lines to
target the fast-growing nutricosmetics niche market.
With premium cosmetic products having to make statements
communicated through increasingly sophisticated packaging as a
means of extending market reach, high technology finishes such as
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