Unilever acquires Kate Somerville Skincare
Unilever has continued its skin care march by acquiring independent prestige brand, Kate Somerville Skincare, as it looks to crack the dermocosmetic segment of the category.
Archives for May 11, 2015
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Age Before Beauty: Curiosity
Successful cosmetic companies of the future will drive sales by facilitating DIY beauty solutions and innovating at the extreme ends of scientific possibility—in short, by quenching consumer curiosity.
Henkel Q1 results are strong but Western Europe and Russia still prove challenging
German manufacturer Henkel posted good results for the first quarter 2015 but admitted that things were still to pick up in Western Europe whilst the situation in Russia and the Ukraine is still expected to have an effect on earnings.
Mintel expert discusses how beauty routines are moving to new extremes
The latest Mintel beauty research was showcased by Vivienne Rudd at the recent in-cosmetics Barcelona event. Rudd gave a presentation that highlighted global beauty rituals and how the growing trending for extremes in beauty habits is hoping to create a...