Unilever sees big drop in profits as costs bite hard
Unilever has reported a 45 per cent drop in profits despite universal sales growth and a particularly strong performance in its personal care business.
Archives for November 3, 2006
France reigns supreme in Europe, but the competition hots up
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.
Body Shop owner defends selling to L'Oreal
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.
UK airport authorities drop cosmetics ban
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.