Clarins sales struggle over the first half
Luxury beauty firm Clarins has lowered its expectations for the year after reporting a fall in net sales for the first half of the year.
Archives for July 28, 2008
Emerging markets and flavours a boon for Symrise
Symrise has reported good sales growth in local currencies the first half of 2008 driven by flavours and emerging markets, although fragrance growth was hit by the drop-off in consumer spending on luxury goods.
Strong sales offset higher costs for Colgate
Strong growth in international markets has helped offset a significant rise in production costs for the world's leading oral care player, Colgate Palmolive.
Croda profits boosted by cost initiatives and strong sales
Croda profits rocket by over 60 per cent as the company successfully curbs cost inflations and sees healthy growth in its sales for the first half of the year.
Scientists prise open the secret to beautiful skin
Mediterranean mussels and clams from the Black Sea may provide the latest regenerative skin care ingredient, according to scientists in Romania.
Revlon sells off brands in Brazil
Revlon has sold a number of its Brazilian lines in order to concentrate on its core brands around the world.