Mass Market Retailers articles from August 2007

Mass Market Retailers archives from August 2007

Downtown L.A. debut.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Ralphs division opened)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... DOWNTOWN L.A. DEBUT: Kroger Co.'s Ralphs division has opened downtown Los Angeles' first modern, full-service supermarket in more than 50 years. The debut last month of the 50,000-square-foot Ralphs Fresh Fare unit, on West 9th Street between...

Photo winners named.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Safeway Inc. named the winners )(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... PHOTO WINNERS NAMED: Safeway Inc. has named the winners of its O Organics photo contest. Images of 11-month-old Matthew Zipper of Portland, Ore., and 2-year-old Presley Parsons of Austin, Texas, will appear on packaging for the O Organics for...

Grocers agreement.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Unified Grocers Inc. acquires Associated Grocers Inc. )(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... GROCERS AGREEMENT: Unified Grocers Inc. has agreed to purchase certain assets and assume certain liabilities of Associated Grocers Inc. The agreement follows the May announcement of a letter of understanding between the two companies. The deal...

New Okla. banners.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... NEW OKLA. BANNERS: Nine Oklahoma supermarkets and three fuel centers have opened under the Food Pyramid banner after being purchased from Albertsons LLC by RPCS Inc.

Wal-Mart enters India.(SPOTLIGHT)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. forms a joint venture with Bharti Enterprises )
August 13, 2007... NEW DELHI -- After months of negotiations Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has signed an agreement with Bharti Enterprises to form a joint venture that will give the world's biggest retailer entry into one of the largest developing markets. The financial...

Stage is set for Tesco's U.S. debut.(NEWS)(opening convenience store in Las Vegas )
August 13, 2007... CHESHUNT, England -- Tesco PLC, arguably the world's most exciting and innovative retailer, has formally announced its intention to enter the United States by opening its first convenience store in Las Vegas in November. The...

Whole Foods fights FTC in court.(NEWS)(Whole Foods Market Inc.)(United States. Federal Trade Commission)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Regulators at the Federal Trade Commission and lawyers for Whole Foods Market Inc. squared off in federal court earlier this month over whether Whole Foods' pending takeover of Wild Oats Markets Inc. would significantly lessen...

Supers face new test as Amazon tries hand at perishables.(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... LOS ANGELES -- Amazon.com has launched a pilot program to sell fresh food, including vegetables, eggs and fish. The initial AmazonFresh program will deliver to consumers in the Seattle, Wash., suburb of Mercer Island and will include a...

Retailers square off over Lucky banner.(News)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... BERKELEY, Calif. -- A northern California supermarket chain is challenging Save Mart Supermarkets' plans to convert 72 former Albertsons stores in the area to the Lucky banner. Berkeley-based Grocery Outlet Inc. claims the right to the...

Walgreens lays groundwork in Hawaii.(News)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. is constructing Oahu, Hawaii's first drive-through pharmacies as the retailer establishes a presence in that state. The two stores will be the chain's second and third stores in Hawaii when they open next...

Grocers avoid strike in Calif.(News)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... LOS ANGELES -- The three largest supermarket operators in Southern California averted a strike last month after their unionized workers agreed to a new contract. Members of seven local chapters of the United Food and Commercial Workers...

Chain will not sue.(WAL-MART NEWS)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... CHAIN WILL NOT SUE: Wal-Mart will not sue Tucson, Adz, over its Supercenter ordinance. The law subjects development applications for the combination stores to special reviews. Wal-Mart collected nearly 22,000 signatures to put a repeal of the...

Price cut program.(WAL-MART NEWS)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... PRICE CUT PROGRAM: Wal-Mart has unveiled a program to drive price cuts on key shopping items. Late last month the chain dropped prices on more than 16,000 products across all stores, with a focus on top brands for back-to-school needs. The...

Office space leased.(WAL-MART NEWS)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... OFFICE SPACE LEASED: Seeking to invigorate its apparel sales, Wal-Mart has leased more than 46,000 square feet of office space in New York City's garment center for 10 years. Several other chains that sell clothing maintain offices in the...

B-T-S joint venture.(WAL-MART NEWS)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... B-T-S JOINT VENTURE: Wal-Mart joined Crayola supplier Binney & Smith Inc. to enlist school teachers as back-to-school shopping consultants this month. On August 4 teachers sporting green Crayola aprons helped shoppers in the school supplies...

Another strong quarter for SDM.(SPOTLIGHT)(Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. revenue report)(Financial report)
August 13, 2007... TORONTO -- Continued impressive top-line growth combined with an improved sales mix to drive net earnings up nearly 19% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 at Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. The results exceeded analysts' expectations. The...

Operating results give Safeway confidence.(MONEY)(revenue report)(Financial report)
August 13, 2007... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Second quarter net slipped 11.4% below prior-year levels at Safeway Inc., as a strong operating performance was overwhelmed by the impact of a significant tax refund in the 2006 period. Safeway generated net income of...

Family Dollar profits advance 6.1%.(MONEY)(Family Dollar Stores Inc. revenue report)(Financial report)
August 13, 2007... MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Net income grew in the single digits during the third quarter at Family Dollar Stores Inc., as a lower effective tax rate helped offset extraordinary litigation expense related to a shareholder lawsuit. The bottom line...

Scoreboard.(MONEY NEWS)(Statistical table)(Financial report)
August 13, 2007... SCOREBOARD Quarter Dollar % RETAILERS Ended Sales Change drugstore.com (1) 07/01 110.4 mil +7.8 A&P (2) 06/16 1.99 bil ...

Biggest gainers.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change % Stock 08/03/07 vs. 06/29/07 Change Office Depot 35.03 +4.73 +15.6 Ruddick 32.48...

Biggest losers.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... BIGGEST LOSERS Close Change % Stock 08/03/07 vs. 06/29/07 Change Costplus 5.86 -2.62 -30.9 Dillard's 25.62 ...

Most active.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... MOST ACTIVE Vol. (000) As a % Change vs. 1 Wk. Ended of Total 1 Wk. Ended Stock 08/03/07 Shares 6/29/07 Amerisource ...

Rite Aid results exceed analysts' expectations.(MONEY)(revenue report)(Financial report)
August 13, 2007... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- With its acquisition of more than 1,750 Eckerd and Brooks stores still not on the books, Rite Aid Corp. saw earnings more than double over prior-year levels for the 13 weeks ended June 2--exceeding analysts' expectations. ...

Fred's invests in store base.(MONEY)(revenue report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... MEMPHIS -- First quarter net income increased at Fred's Inc. as tepid same-store sales growth combined with largely static operating trends to limit bottom-line growth. The company did meet Wall Street's earnings projection, however. Net...

Kroger earnings increase 10%.(MONEY)(revenue report)(Financial report)
August 13, 2007... CINCINNATI -- Bolstered by steadily expanding sales, first quarter net income rose nearly 10% at Kroger Co. despite a charge related to a labor action at a distribution center used by the grocer. Although the company maintained its earnings...

Diverse factors play part in Big Lots gains.(MONEY)(revenue report)(Financial report)
August 13, 2007... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Solid same-store sales growth, improved expense leverage and a jump in interest and investment income all enabled Big Lots Inc. to double its income from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, taking Wall...

Divestitures lift Weis bottom line.(MONEY)(Weis Markets Inc. revenue report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... SUNBURY, Pa. -- Buoyed by a gain on property sales, Weis Markets Inc. chalked up a double-digit increase in second quarter earnings. The Mid-Atlantic food retailer saw net income climb 17.2% to $18.2 million for the 13 weeks ended June 30,...

Wal-Mart recommits to price leadership.(OPINION)
August 13, 2007... A wave of populism is sweeping Wal-Mart. As high gasoline prices and disruptions in the credit markets have led to a tightening of economic conditions, the discounter has responded with a series of moves designed to help its customers cope. ...

U.S. supers stuck in doldrums.(Australian newspaper depicts American supermarkets in a bad light)(Viewpoint essay)
August 13, 2007... A recent article in a Sydney, Australia, newspaper was sharply critical of both the U.S. supermarket industry and America's Federal Trade Commission. The former came under attack for practicing pedestrian, unimaginative and unappealing...

Differentiation more important than ever.(variations in supermarket shopping experience as unique selling point)(Viewpoint essay)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Food retailers who view the recent move by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to trim back Supercenter expansion as an opportunity to relax should think otherwise, warns veteran grocery industry consultant and store designer Joseph Bona. ...

There's a case to be made for preserving status quo on China.(OPINION)(Viewpoint essay)
August 13, 2007... What started as a hum is now a full cry on the floors of both the House and the Senate. "Protect American industry and stop the illegal government subsidies to China's manufacturers" might sound good as a C-Span sound bite, but as a policy it...

Auchan to expand.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... AUCHAN TO EXPAND: Auchan SA, the privately held French retailer, plans to double its current base of 17 stores in China over the next two years. As many as eight units will debut this year and 10 are planned for 2008. Most of the new units will...

Morrison tabs exec.(GLOBAL NEWS)(appointment of Ian Gibson )(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... MORRISON TABS EXEC: William Morrison Supermarkets PLC, the fourth-largest supermarket operator in the United Kingdom, has named Sir Ian Gibson nonexecutive deputy chairman. He will succeed Sir Ken Morrison as nonexecutive chairman when the...

Wumart talks reopen.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Wumart Stores Inc.)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... Wumart Stores Inc., the largest supermarket operator in Beijing, has reportedly reopened talks to sell off a stake in the company. According to the South China Post, the retailer would likely sell a minority stake of about 10%. Chinese private...

U.K. union against bid.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Unite acquired J. Sainsbury PLC)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... A United Kingdom union group, Unite, has urged the government to block a possible acquisition of J. Sainsbury PLC, by Delta Two, the state investment fund of Qatar. Delta Two, which already holds a 25% stake in the grocery, has made a...

Qatari investment fund makes bid to acquire Sainsbury.(GLOBAL)(Delta (Two) Ltd. made an offer for J. Sainsbury PLC.)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... LONDON -- Delta (Two) Ltd., an investment fund based in Qatar, has made an offer valued at about 10.6 billion [pounds sterling] ($21.7 billion) for J. Sainsbury PLC. Delta, which already owns a 25% stake in Sainsbury, pledged to invest...

Global hot spots there for taking.(SPOTLIGHT)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Globalization in the retail industry is exploding as the largest players pursue growth by pushing relentlessly into new markets and increasing their shares in developing nations. In a recent report, A.T. Kearny, a global strategic...

Retailing is taking off in Canada.(GLOBAL)
August 13, 2007... TORONTO -- Canadian retailers experienced their best sales growth--6.4%--in nearly a decade last year. Better still, the performance continued a trend, as retail sales have climbed at nearly twice the rate of gross domestic product (GDP) since...

Sobeys grows its presence with thrifty.(GLOBAL)(Sobeys Inc. acquired Thrifty Foods )(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... STELLARTON, Nova Scotia --Sobeys Inc. has agreed to acquire Thrifty Foods in a transaction valued at $260 million (Canadian). Based in British Columbia, the regional Thrifty Foods has 20 supermarkets and about 3,700 employees. According to...

Carrefour buys Tengelmann units.(GLOBAL)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... PARIS -- Carrefour SA has agreed to buy 250 hard discount stores in Spain from Germany's Tengelmann Group for 200 million euros. The transaction, which includes 58 future store projects, should strengthen the position of Carrefour's Dia...

Immigration has its effect on Canadian economic profile.(GLOBAL)(Report)
August 13, 2007... TORONTO -- The Canadian economy is thriving, consumers are spending purposefully and many, but not all, retailers are reaping the benefits. "A new mosaic is emerging in Canada," says Peter Woolford, vice president of policy development and...

Whole Foods tests mettle in U.K.(GLOBAL)
August 13, 2007... LONDON -- In June Whole Foods Market Inc. opened its flagship store in the United Kingdom. The 80,000-square-foot, three-level outlet is situated in a restored historic building in the fashionable Kensington district of London. The ground...

Kmart grows number of drugs covered in generics program.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Kmart has expanded its 90-Day Generic Drug Program offered in its pharmacies to include more than 300 medications. The program, which began in May 2006 in all of the roughly 1,100 Kmart pharmacies nationwide, offers...

Shopko.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... SHOPKO: An online flyer for Brigham City, Utah, good through August 4, featured the following promotions: L'Oreal Couleur Experte Multi-Tonal permanent hair color and L'Oreal Wrinkle DeCrease skin care, each selling for $16.99; BIC Corp.'s BIC...

Rite aid.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... RITE AID: A weekly circular for New York City, good from July 15 through July 21, featured a "buy one, get the second one free" offer on Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s 6-ounce Total Advanced or Sensitive toothpaste, or 7.8-ounce Total toothpaste; 50%...

Kroger.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... KROGER: A weekly circular for Indianapolis, good through July 25, featured the following: a "buy one, get one free" offer on assorted varieties of vitamins, including Rexall's Osteo Bi-Flex products and Sundown Nutrition's Sundown vitamins;...

Safeway.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... SAFEWAY: The supermarket store operator highlighted several offers on its online flyer for Boulder, Colo., good through July 24, including selected varieties of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare LP's 5.6- to 6-ounce Aquafresh toothpaste,...

Target's 'cheap chic'.(SPOTLIGHT)
August 13, 2007... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Although Wal-Mart Stores Inc. dominates discount retailing in this country, rival Target Corp. has nonetheless enjoyed success by attracting a more-affluent shopper with its creative approach to "cheap chic." New research from...

Discounters tops among gift givers.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... STEVENS, Pa. -- Discount stores were the top destination of gift shoppers in eight gift product categories, according to Gifting Report 2007, which has been released by Unity Marketing, a market research firm. The study compiles the...

Wal-Mart debuts Site to Store.(MERCHANDISING)(www.walmart.com )(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has completed the national rollout of its Site to Store online service to more than 3,300 stores. Site to Store, which Wal-Mart officially announced in March, enables customers to order tens of...

At Publix another way to serve.(MERCHANDISING)(Publix Super Markets Inc.)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... LAKELAND, Fla. -- In a bid to offer more convenience to time-pressed customers, Publix Super Markets Inc. has begun testing curbside service for deli items at its store in Fort Meyers, Fla. "For customers who are time-starved it's a way to...

Integrated Beverage.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
August 13, 2007... INTEGRATED BEVERAGE: Integrated Beverage Group Ltd., a manufacturer of sports, nutraceutical and recreational beverages, has launched two products--Power Ice, a professionally-formulated sports ice, and Throat Cooler, a non-medicated ice...

Atkins Advantage bar.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)
August 13, 2007... ATKINS ADVANTAGE BAR: Atkins Nutritionals Inc. has expanded its granola bar line to include Atkins Advantage peanut fudge granola bar, which is low in sugar and high in protein and fiber. It sells for $1.99 each or $8.49 for a five-pack box....

Milani lipstick line.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)
August 13, 2007... MILANI LIPSTICK LINE: Milani has added Velvet Lips Creamy lip color to its collection of lipsticks. The Cushion-Soft formula includes vitamins A, C and E, which provide protection from free radicals. Other products in the line include Color...

Children's umbrella.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)
August 13, 2007... CHILDREN'S UMBRELLA: ShedRain Corp. has announced plans to launch in September the Walk Safe Kids umbrella designed to help ensure the safety of children at bus stops and crosswalks. The bright yellow umbrella features a large, reflective...

Coty enters agreement for new line.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Coty Inc. signed licensing agreement with Tonino Lamborghini SRL)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Coty Inc. has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Tonino Lamborghini SRL, an Italian lifestyle brand of fashion accessories, apparel and furnishings, under which it will create a fragrance line for men under the Tonino...

Harris says Coca-Cola is No. 1 brand.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brief article)(Company rankings)
August 13, 2007... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Consumers rank Coca-Cola as the No. 1 brand, according to the latest Harris Poll of "best brands," moving from No. 3 last year and reaching the top position for the first time ever. The annual survey, which was conducted...

Energizer gets Playtex.(SPOTLIGHT)
August 13, 2007... ST. LOUIS -- Energizer Holdings Inc., a company best known for its batteries, is set to become a bigger player in personal care with its $1.9 billion acquisition of Playtex Products Inc. Energizer has agreed to pay $18.30 per share for...

Reliance to join forces with P&G.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Reliance Products LP agreement with Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Reliance Products LP has signed an agreement with Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) to be the exclusive United States distributor for P&G's PUR Purifier of Water product. PUR is a powdered water clarification and disinfectant...

Perrigo expands scope with buy.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Perrigo Co acquired Qualis Inc.)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... ALLEGAN, Mich. -- Perrigo Co. has acquired Qualis Inc., which is a privately owned manufacturer of store-brand pediculicide products, for $12 million in cash. In the deal Perrigo has gained five store brand over-the-counter formulations...

General Mills to raise its nutrition standards voluntarily.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... MINNEAPOLIS -- General Mills Inc. has made additions to its Guidelines for Responsible Advertising to Children that it maintains will strengthen its nutrition criteria, and it has added a new sugar guideline that will further limit the products...

Gentle Naturals from Del Pharmaceuticals.(SUPPLY SIDE NEW AT MARKETPLACE)
August 13, 2007... GENTLE NATURALS FROM DEL PHARMACEUTICALS: The Gentle Naturals line, which features characters from Disney Co.'s Winnie-The-Pooh film, includes several items that deal with infant health care. Tummy Soother is formulated to calm and soothe...

Schering-Plough's MiraLAX debuts as O-T-C.(SUPPLY SIDE NEW AT MARKETPLACE)
August 13, 2007... SCHERING-PLOUGH'S MIRALAX DEBUTS AS O-T-C: The first Rx-to-O-T-C switch in the laxative category in 30 years occurred this spring when MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) moved to the O-T-C aisle. MiraLAX' innovative formula works with the body...

New adjustable underwear from First Quality.(SUPPLY SIDE NEW AT MARKETPLACE)
August 13, 2007... NEW ADJUSTABLE UNDERWEAR FROM FIRST QUALITY: First Quality Enterprises Inc. has introduced Prevail Adjustable Underwear, an undergarment that offers great fit and function, with easy-to-use adjustable tabs that reattach, allowing users to slip...

Merz introduces new formula for Mederma.(SUPPLY SIDE NEW AT MARKETPLACE)
August 13, 2007... MERZ INTRODUCES NEW FORMULA FOR MEDERMA: The No. 1 doctor-and-pharmacist recommended product for scars has been reformulated. The new and improved Mederma is safe for sensitive skin and has a fresh, clean scent. Effective on old and new scars...

Advanced Beauty introduces fragrance line.(SUPPLY SIDE NEW AT MARKETPLACE)
August 13, 2007... ADVANCED BEAUTY INTRODUCES FRAGRANCE LINE: Advanced Beauty Systems Inc. has extended its bodycology line with a new collection of eau de parfums that enable women to not only feel, but to wear their emotions every day. The scents are patterned...

Improvita Health Products' Fasprin debuts.(SUPPLY SIDE NEW AT MARKETPLACE)
August 13, 2007... IMPROVITA HEALTH PRODUCTS' FASPRIN DEBUTS: Improvita Health Products Inc. has introduced Fasprin, a newly patented family of products that solve four critical issues associated with aspirin therapy: speed of action, ease of use, gastric...

What's hot takes many forms.(National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference )
August 13, 2007... BOSTON -- Retailers attending the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Marketplace Conference here last month were pleased to see a liberal selection of hot new items as they walked the show floor. For example, Adams...

New ways available to keep warm.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... BOSTON -- Heat Factory, which offers air-activated warmers for the hands and feet, used NACDS Marketplace to display its line of head wear, gloves, foot-beds and pocket socks--all of which are designed to hold Heat Factory Warmers. The...

Emerging manufacturers get a leg up.(Sierra Life Sciences inrtroduce AlphaFlex)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... BOSTON -- Sellion Inc., a brand-development company, used NACDS Marketplace to showcase innovative companies that have turned promising ideas and discoveries into successful new products. One example is the AlphaFlex brand of capsules and...

Intros spur 'real buyer excitement'.(SUPPLY SIDE)(new products from Garcoa Labs Inc.)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... BOSTON -- Garcoa Labs Inc. president Greg Rubin says that the company saw "real buyer excitement" over several of its products that were featured at NACDS Marketplace. For pain relief the company's new Celadrin-based Arthrid-it-Max...

New ideas keep market growing.(current trands in hair care business)(Financial report)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Innovative new products and diverse and rapidly changing styles are generating sales gains in the mass retail hair care business. According to Information Resources Inc. mass retail shampoo sales increased 5.2% in the 52 weeks...

Shampoo suppliers build on momentum.(SUPPLY SIDE)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Shampoo showed robust growth during the 12 months ended June 17, and suppliers are seeking to sustain the momentum with new products and heightened packaging, display and marketing activity. The category's 5.2% gain in the mass...

Package design essential part of equation.(SUPPLY SIDE)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Stylish looks matter not just for hairstyles but also for the packages which shampoos and other products come in. On the high end, the PureOlogy brand recently acquired by L'Oreal illustrates the potential impact of innovative...

Trends in hair color collide.(HAIR CARE)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Fashion trends are mixed when it comes to hair color. On the plus side, the resurgent popularity of black clothing is sparking a shift from natural hair shades to more dramatic blondes and reds. Sales of hair coloring products...

Traumatic mistakes can be undone.(Developlus Inc. introduces Color Oops hair color remover)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- An estimated 70 million men and women in the United States color their hair at home, but not all of them are happy with the results. That has created a niche market for adjunct products aimed at preventing or undoing dye-job...

Natural/organic phenomenon here to stay.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Statistical data)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Natural and organic ingredients are becoming mainstays in shampoo and conditioner products as consumers seek items that are designed to make their hair both healthy and attractive. Vogue International is among the companies that...

Moms reminded to 'say yes to beautiful'.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... CHICAGO -- One of the challenges new mothers face is finding time to take care of themselves. A recent survey conducted for Unilever's Suave brand found that 84% of respondents said they have let their appearance slide since becoming a mother....

'Garnier has high ambitions to take Fructis to next level'.(HAIR CARE)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Maybelline New York-Garnier is restaging its popular Garnier Fructis brand after four years of rapid growth since entering the hair care category in 2003. "The launch of Garnier Fructis in the U.S. was one of the most...

Web is used to survey favorites.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Survey)(Brief article)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- In addition to voting with their dollars, a number of consumers have also supported their favorite hair care products by choosing them in polls. The Woman's Day 2007 Best in Beauty and Health Awards, for example, were chosen...

Salon quality products have taken hold.(SUPPLY SIDE)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Growing numbers of consumers are showing a willingness to trade up from value hair care products to higher-end lines promising the kind of quality and performance associated with salons. Recognizing the potential of this market,...

Hot, humid days are always bad hair days.(SUPPLY SIDE)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Summer is an especially challenging season for hair care. The combination of heat and humidity tends to thwart the best efforts of consumers to avoid bad hair days. But there are actions and products that can counter the...

Reaching out to ethnic shoppers.(HAIR CARE)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Retailers in various trade classes have been doing their part to lift the ethnic hair care market by hosting a cross-country style tour, while suppliers have been adding excitement to the category with new products. The...

Hair loss doesn't discriminate.(SUPPLY)
August 13, 2007... NEW YORK -- Hair loss is a problem most commonly associated with men, but it also affects as many as 40 million women in the United States. To address the problem, University Medical Pharmaceuticals offers a product called Regenetresse,...