Archives for April 9, 2014

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Over-reliance on discounting in premium has backfired, says expert

By Michelle Yeomans

The latest research from Imogen Matthews Associates, in association with YouGov, reports more consumers than ever are waiting for discounts before they buy cosmetics. A strategy which may have backfired for some premium brands.  

In-cosmetics Hamburg traffic goes through the roof!

By Michelle Yeomans

At the in-cosmetics event in Hamburg, Cosmetics Design spoke to exhibition manager Cathy Laporte on day 2 about traffic numbers and what features of the show stood out for her this year.

SEPPIC discusses its move into the hair care category

By Simon Pitman

France-based specialty chemicals player SEPPIC is making the move into the hair care category. At the in-cosmetics event we spoke to Lucie Maisonneuve, product and market manager for the company's personal care unit, to find out about the company's...