Cosmetics International articles from April 2009

Cosmetics International archives from April 2009

Castanea Partners to refresh Urban Decay.(Urban Decay Cosmetics L.L.C's acquisition)
April 10, 2009... Mid-size US private equity firm Castanea Partners has bought Urban Decay Cosmetics from the Falic Group. "Urban Decay is a great example of the type of entrepreneurial, growth-oriented businesses we seek to invest in at Castanea Partners,"...

Cosmoprof stands its ground in tough times.
April 10, 2009... For the 42nd year running, the Italian city of Bologna provided the backdrop for the world's largest beauty show. Cosmoprof 2009 finished its five-day run from 2-6 April with respectable visitor numbers of 150,000--a solid turnout...

Hospitality supplies specialist Pacific Direct has signed an agreement with Aspreys to create a guest amenity bath and body line for its Purple Water fragrance.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
April 10, 2009... Hospitality supplies specialist Pacific Direct has signed an agreement with Aspreys to create a guest amenity bath and body line for its Purple Water fragrance. The company has also teamed up with This Works to create a Pillow Spray fragranced...

Two hair care transactions have closed.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Two hair care transactions have closed. Unilever has signed off on its acqisition of TIGI and Helen of Troy has completed its purchase of Infusium 23 from Procter 8 Gamble.

A man has been convicted of selling counterfeit Gillette Mach3 Turbo razor blades on eBay.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... A man has been convicted of selling counterfeit Gillette Mach3 Turbo razor blades on eBay. Bhavin Shah of Harrow, UK, was ordered to pay costs of 2,009 [pounds sterling] and sentenced to community service. Shah had bought the blades from China...

AGI Labels has been bought by its management.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... AGI Labels has been bought by its management. The label company's MBO was led by Andrew Scrimgeour, md of AGI Media Europe, part of the AGI's parent company, Meadwestvaco. The 5m [pounds sterling] company has been rebranded AJS Labels.

Hip Hop artist and actress Queen Latifah has been sued for $1m by two people who worked with her on her CoverGirl ad campaign for allegedly not paying them the money they were promised for the job.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Hip Hop artist and actress Queen Latifah has been sued for $1m by two people who worked with her on her CoverGirl ad campaign for allegedly not paying them the money they were promised for the job. Cosmetologist Roxanna Floyd and stylist Susan...

Rituals in aggressive growth phase.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... While some companies have been hit by recession, retailer and manufacturer Rituals believes that it's a perfect time for expansion. "We want to create a global luxury brand at the level of Estee Lauder and Chanel but with accessible...

Morning make-up saves lives?(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Older women who put on make-up in the morning are less likely to have accidents that those who have the barefaced cheek to venture outside without wearing cosmetics. A study run by the University of St Etienne in France and backed by...

Watsons trials concept store.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... AS Watson has opened a new type of concept store in the Chinese city of Tianjin. The new Watsons store features a perfume centre, an experience area and 20 standalone cosmetics counters with dedicated sales staff. Watsons plans to open...

Gottschalks holds liquidation sale.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... US department store chain Gottschalks has agreed to liquidate the company's assets after it failed to attract a buyer. A group of four liquidators has won the right to Gottschalks' assets. The joint venture comprises SB Capital Group, Tiger...

Neal's Yard facial care expansion is more than just skin deep.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Traditionally known for its homeopathic approach to skin and body care, London-based Neal's Yard Remedies is moving deeper into skin care with products catering to different skin types. This month, for example, Neal's Yard is launching the...

Clarins details plans for US treatment rooms.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Clarins will begin offering facial treatments in a couple of high end department stores in the US in about a month as part of a long term strategy to establish the brand there. Following last month's news (Cosmetics International, 27...

Capital move.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Caption: CAPITAL MOVE: Beiersdorf has opened a Nivea Haus in the German capital. The Berlin store, situated on the Unter der Linden, has more than 500sqm of space and offers walk-in treatments and styling sessions. "Our Nivea Haus means that...

Cervasel returns to distribution.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Selective Beauty's Christophe Cervasel)
April 10, 2009... As Selective Beauty battles to prevent its French operation from going under, the company's co-founder and previous ceo, Christophe Cervasel, has set up a distribution company. B... comme Beauty started trading last month and already has...

L'Oreal reshuffles luxury division.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... L'Oreal has announced that it will relocate production from its Albesa plant in Spain to northern France as part of a reorganisation of its luxury products division. Following last year's acquisition of YSL Beaute, the division's European...

Russian C&T market takes hit.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
April 10, 2009... In 2008 the Russian perfumery and cosmetics market recorded sales of $9.3bn, according to Symbol-Marketing Agency. Despite weathering the economic storm until now, Symbol predicts that the market will falter in the future. While the...

Intercos looks for investment.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Italian colour cosmetics contract manufacturer Intercos may be heading to the Italian stock exchange, the Borso, in an attempt to fuel its plans for international growth. The company's 40% shareholder, Euroleo, a joint-venture between...

Make Up Forever marks 25 years.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
April 10, 2009... The original make-up artist brand, Make Up Forever, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with limited editions, special events and "hosts of surprises," according to founder and artistic director Dany Sanz. A painter and sculptor,...

Former drom ceo Bruno Storp dies.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Drom Fragrances International's Bruno Storp)(Obituary)(Brief article)
April 10, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bruno Storp, former ceo of drom fragrances, has died aged 82. Storp was the second generation to lead the family-owned business, taking over from his father in 1946, 35 years after he founded the company. ...

Vitality goes into administration.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... UK-based Vitality Group has gone into administration. MCR partners Andrew Stoneman and Jason Godefroy have been appointed joint administrators. Based in Tottenham Hale, Vitality has been in the business for more than 25 years and became...

Caring face of cosmetics industry.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Caption: CARING FACE OF COSMETICS INDUSTRY: The UK chapter of CEW (Cosmetics Executive Women) has released a second edition of its Living and Working with Cancer booklet. The new expanded edition now contains a directory of useful services,...

Keeping up appearances: Ian Webb from design agency Webb Scarlett de Vlam looks at recession-proof packaging, and how to keep up appearances on a tight budget.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, particularly when it comes to cosmetics packaging--a crucial part of a brand's personality. But right now the economic foundation of the dream-sell is cracking. Fortunately, despite the recession,...

Jane & Co files for Chapter 11.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... US cosmetics brand Jane & Co has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, which has annual revenues of approximately $25m, cited cash liquidity issues due to the global recession that has affected US shoppers' spending...

Cosmetic chemicals to hit $19.2bn.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Despite fears of falling or stagnant beauty sales, the global cosmetic chemicals market is still expected to hit $19.2bn by 2015, according to a report by Global Industry Analysts. Cosmetic Chemicals: A Global Strategic Business Report...

Sara Lee confirms beauty review.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... It may have been one of the worst kept secrets in the cosmetics business, but Sara Lee has finally confirmed that it is considering the sale of its International Household & Body Care business (Cosmetics International, 27 March). ...

Asia boosts AS Watson sales.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... AS Watson has reported a creditable rise in retail sales despite poor performances from its UK and French operations, which the company described as "worse than expected". Overall, the retail division posted sales of HK$118.49bn ($15.29bn)...

Shiseido lowers its forecast.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Following its initial forecast of results published in January, Japanese beauty company Shiseido has decreased its projection of net sales for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2009 by 1.4% to [yen] 690bn. In comparison, the company's net sales...

Share prices slide but ceos' pay rises.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... What is it with ceos? The share prices of their companies can fall like a rock yet some bosses still claim hefty pay rises. Take Andrea Jung, chairman and ceo of Avon, for example. She received a salary package, much of it in stock and...

Shares latest.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 10, 2009... SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 19/3/09 2/4/2009 % CHANGE BIGGEST GAINERS KALINA $4.50 $5.85 +30.0% ELIZABETH ARDEN...

Drugstore chain Walgreens says like-for like sales climbed 1.5% during March.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Drugstore chain Walgreens says like-for like sales climbed 1.5% during March. Overall sales accelerated by nearly 7% overall, including new stores. However Walgreens has opened 576 new stores in the last year.

Ulta says its full year sales for 2008 grew to $172.5m.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
April 10, 2009... Ulta says its full year sales for 2008 grew to $172.5m, an 18.9% rise on 2007 due to the opening of 62 new stores and a 0.2% increase in comparable store sales.

Givaudan has confirmed a 7.3% drop in its Q1 sales to $863.8m.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
April 10, 2009... Givaudan has confirmed a 7.3% drop in its Q1 sales to $863.8m. A stronger Swiss Franc hasn't helped exports but some analysts were still surprised at the size of the fall. However, Givaudan says that it expects to exceed market growth in 2009.

Firms could line up to foot bill for Scholl.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Drug maker Merck's decision to buy Schering-Plough for $41.1bn has a lot of synergies for its combined medicine and health care chest. What's less certain is how foot care brand Dr Scholl, part-owned by SSL International in Europe and...

Lauder to suffer in travel retail.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Citi investment research analyst Wendy Nicholson predicts that fewer people travelling will hit Estee Lauder hard. Estee Lauder relies on travel retail outlets for at least 20% of its profits, and with the economic recession deepening,...

Physicians Formula stays positive.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Slipping sales and a hefty one-off impairment charge saw Physicians Formula make a Q4 net loss of $24.5m. Also, net sales fell a worrying 17% to $282m compared to almost $34m the year before. The latest results will likely do little to...

Coty retains OMD for media work.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
April 10, 2009... OMD has beaten competition from WWP Maxus and retained Coty's media planning and buying business. Last year, Coty spent around 25m [pounds sterling] on media, according to The Nielsen Group. OMD will continue to handle Coty's Prestige...

Gerresheimer core business sits pretty.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Gerresheimer Glas AG)(Brief article)
April 10, 2009... German packaging company Gerresheimer says it has achieved solid growth in its core pharmaceutical and cosmetics markets, despite the troubled economic situation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Dusseldorf-based manufacturer saw its first...

Inspired by catwalk colours for spring/summer 2009, celebrity nail artist Leighton Denny has created six shades of nail varnish, ranging from fiery orange/red through sea blue to hot pink.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Inspired by catwalk colours for spring/summer 2009, celebrity nail artist Leighton Denny has created six shades of nail varnish, ranging from flew orange/red through sea blue to hot pink. The varnishes are designed to layer over opaque colours...

Elizabeth Arden has a new summer colour collection.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Elizabeth Arden has a new summer colour collection. The Sunlit Colours for Eyes and Lips kit offers four limited edition eyeshadows--Beech nut, Coral Sands, Sand Dollar and Lagoon--as well as a blush/highlighter duo for cheeks. The collection...

Belletare is a new organic skin care line produced by entrepreneur Kim Nolan.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Belletare is a new organic skin care line produced by entrepreneur Kim Nolan. The range includes Crescendo Bath and Shower Gel, Intermezzo Body Polish and Brava Body Lotion, each of which is available in one of two essential oil blends. Adagio...

Nivea Sun Invisible Protection Transparent Spray is said to offer invisible protection against the sun.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Nivea Sun Invisible Protection Transparent Spray is said to offer invisible protection against the sun. The fine mist works immediately after application as opposed to the 20 minutes required by most products. The mist comes in three variants,...

Valentino's rock chick.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Procter & Gamble has extended its Valentino Rock 'n Rose line with Rock 'n Dreams. Aimed at a slightly younger consumer in her teens, the fragrance features a new captive created by the Swiss fragrance house, Firmenich. The Myrrhone...

A'kin finds natural partner for skin.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
April 10, 2009... Australian natural company A'kin has developed a serum for women who want vibrant, glowing, youthful skin. Pure Alchemy Cellular Radiance Serum contains protective antioxidants, Omega 9, 3 and 6 essential fatty acids and extracts of...

Issey Miyake goes into the garden.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Issey Miyake is taking a summer holiday from its classic white, silver and black design and is decking its summer fragrances in florals. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed by Philippe Galowich, the two bottles have colourful, structured...

Lierac looks for male consumers.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... French skin care brand Lierac has launched a men's line. Lierac Homme includes Anti-Fatigue, a gel cream designed to address visible signs of fatigue and stress, Soothing Balm formulated with shea butter and mint leaf to ease the...

L'Occitane is queen of May.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
April 10, 2009... L'Occitane has developed a new collection which refers to the traditional Provencal May Queen festivities. The woody, floral Rose Nuit de Mai fragrance was created by Alexis Dadier. The blend of wild rose, May rose, violet, blackberry and...

Sanctuary for sun-exposed skin.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Spa brand The Sanctuary (PZ Cussons) has developed a skin care line for the summer. Summer Skin Essentials includes Radiant Skin Exfoliator for the face formulated with pineapple and papaya extracts and lemon and mandarin oils. ...

Cosmetics a la Carte's travel menu.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Cosmetics a la Carte has created all-in-one make-up stacks for people on the move. Lotus Pink Multiface is a stack of three mini-pots containing Ivory 3-in-1 concealer, eye base and highlighter, Navy liner or eyeshadow and Lotus Pink for...

Clarins creates a paradise for skin.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Clarins has extended its HydraQuench range with three new products. Described as paradise for skin, HydraQuench Cream SPF15 for Normal to Dry Skin is said to be suitable for mild climates and to quickly penetrate the skin for total...

Darphin cleans up.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Estee Lauder brand Darphin is shaking up cleansing regimes with three new products designed to both cleanse the skin and awaken the senses. Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily combines white lily, barbery, polygala and coco and sunflower...

Sean John freshens up for summer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Sean John has teamed up with Estee Lauder again to create a fragrance duo that is said to be perfect for summer parties. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unforgivable Eau Fraiche opens with top notes of lemon, bergamot, tangerine, grapefruit,...

Springtime radiance.(PRODUCT NEWS)
April 10, 2009... Caption: SPRINGTIME RADIANCE: Ruby Red is offering bodies a spring clean with Organic Body Smoothing Scrub, a blend of organic sunflower, jojoba and macadamia oils. It contains vitamins A and E to help skin stay soft and moisturised and...

Cremer Care has developed a vegetable alternative to petrolatum.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... Cremer Care has developed a vegetable alternative to petrolatum. The German company describes Cremerlin as a world's first, a vegetal extract that can replace petrolatum in cosmetics.

H.B. Fuller Company has bought Nordic Adhesives, a German developer and manufacturer of flexible packaging adhesives.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... H.B. Fuller Company has bought Nordic Adhesives, a German developer and manufacturer of flexible packaging adhesives. Nordic's revenue stood at approximately $9m in 2008. US adhesives, paints and specialty chemicals business H.B. Fuller...

Naturals company Lush chose Innovia Films to supply biodegradable and compostable film to wrap its Happy Easter gift eggs.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... Naturals company Lush chose Innovia Films to supply biodegradable and compostable film to wrap its Happy Easter gift eggs. NatureFlex NE3O film is derived from renewable wood pulp, and offers inherent deadfold and antistatic properties as well...

German speciality chemicals group Altana has bought the high-performance additives business of DyStar Group.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... German speciality chemicals group Altana has bought the high-performance additives business of DyStar Group. The 7.5m [euro] business will be integrated into Altana's BYK Additives and Instruments division. Altana has 33 production facilities...

Rovi Cosmetics is developing Cellular Actives, a range of cosmetic ingredients.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... Rovi Cosmetics is developing Cellular Actives, a range of cosmetic ingredients. First off the block is Aquafill, an anti-ageing combination of hyaluronic acid and barley extract enhanced by Rovi's Moisture Trap technology.

HCT's cheeky number for Urban cosmetics.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... HCT has designed cheeky lipgloss packaging for colour cosmetics company Urban Decay. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pocket Rocket is contained in a PCTA pack featuring the Urban Decay logo picked out in pheromone-impregnated ink. Each of the...

Shiseido's protein proposition.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... Japanese beauty company Shiseido says it has made an important discovery for skin protection. Shiseido has developed an amino acid derivative that inhibits production of serpin b3, a protein which is a factor in blocking the barrier...

Givaudan signs partner in Laos.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... Swiss fragrance giant Givaudan has formed a partnership with Agroforex Company to ensure a sustainable supply of benzoin from Laos. The project is the third in Givaudan's Innovative Naturals programme and paves the way for economic and...

Toon boon.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: TOON BOON: The Attic Room has installed a retail counter for UK cult cosmetics brand Illamasqua in its second outlet, Fenwicks department store in Newcastle. Attic's retail director, Shaun Bates, said the...

Borregaard cuts vanillin's footprint.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Borregaard Synthesis)(Brief article)
April 10, 2009... Norwegian aroma chemicals specialist Borregaard says its lignin-derived vanillin has a far smaller carbon footprint than mineral oil-derived alternatives. An independent testing company cabled Ostfold Research, is said to have found that...

BASF plays tooth fairy with active.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... BASF has collaborated with OrganoBalance to prevent tooth decay. The two German companies have developed an active ingredient called pro-t-action, which binds to and eliminates bacteria that cause caries. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Perry glamorous.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... Caption: PERRY GLAMOROUS: QSLD New World has designed a bottle for the Perry Ellis for Women fragrance, which matches the male scent launched last year. The female flacon is said to play with elegance, pleasure and lightness through a dual and...

M&H Plastics to help start-ups.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
April 10, 2009... UK packaging company M&H Plastics has set up a resource to work with new start-up companies, guiding them from the initial concept to the finished, decorated product. A team of project managers will help companies to select the best...

BiotechMarine keeps the beet.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
April 10, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BiotechMarine has developed an extract of sea beet, which is said to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The company says that Sea Satin helps protect the scalp and hair from external aggressors...

UK landmark Kew Gardens is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. But Kew is far more than just a breathtaking botanical gardens, says Monique Simmonds, who tells Cosmetics International about the work its Jodrell Laboratory does for plant sustainability and the cosmetics industry.(Q & A)(Interview)
April 10, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What is your role at Kew? I'm deputy keeper of the Jodrell Laboratory and head of the Sustainable Uses of Plant Group. I lead a number of coordination projects of a commercial nature. How do you work with...

Estee Lauder.(PEOPLE)
April 10, 2009... Estee Lauder has announced that Fabrizio Freda will replace William P Lauder as ceo on 1 July 2009. Freda, who currently serves as president and coo, will be responsible for developing the company's overall vision, strategy, financial...

CPL Aromas.(PEOPLE)
April 10, 2009... CPL Aromas has appointed Nick Moore global purchasing director. Moore will be responsible for improving the company's ability to source raw materials. He has been with CPL for 11 years and will now oversee purchasing at its sites in Hong Kong,...

L'Oreal.(PEOPLE)
April 10, 2009... L'Oreal has replaced Charles de Montalivet with Michael Gholam to head the European Zone of its Luxury Products Division as general manger. Gholam, who joined the company in 2002, has previous travel retail experience with L'Oreal brand...

Consumer Product Testing Company.(PEOPLE)
April 10, 2009... Carl Cappabianca has left Jeen International to take up the position of director, sales and marketing at Consumer Product Testing Company. The company has also recruited Jack Borowsky from Galil Medical to fill the role of national accounts...

Diary dates.(Calendar)
April 10, 2009... DIARY DATES 21-23 APRIL Venue: New Munich Trade Fair, Germany Tel: +44 20 8910 7959 IN-COSMETICS Email: Richard.hesk@reedexpo.co.uk Web: www.in-cosmetics.com ...

Nestle soon free to sell or buy L'Oreal.
April 24, 2009... Nestle has confirmed it would be in a position to bid for another 30% stake in L'Oreal when its lock-up agreement with France's Bettencourt family, also part-owners of L'Oreal, ends later this month. Nestle says it's unlikely it is to make...

Stila rescued once again but for how long?
April 24, 2009... Stila Cosmetics has been bought out from Wachovia and CIT Group by a venture capital firm in a deal expected to close this week. Patriarch Partners has stepped up to the plate in a last minute effort to save the troubled make-up brand. ...

Parlux celeb licence deal to bolster company base.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 24, 2009... Parlux expects the signing of an agreement with Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter's Iconic Fragrances earlier this month to give its bottom line a much needed boost during tough economic times. The deal, which includes Rihanna, Kanye West and Jay-Z,...

King breaks from KMI.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(King of Shaves )(Brief article)
April 24, 2009... KMI, the former parent company of the King of Shaves brand, has announced that the men's shaving brand will now exist as its own entity. Heading up King of Shaves will be the brand's founder, Will King, who will be flanked by Andy Hill and...

Symrise boosts Arab presence.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 24, 2009... German fragrances and flavours company Symrise is hoping to establish closer contacts with its clients in the Middle East through a new local affiliate in Dubai. The branch office employs 15 staff who are responsible for regional sales and...

With the motor industry in trouble, perhaps it's not surprising that Ford is looking for new markets.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 24, 2009... With the motor industry in trouble, perhaps it's not surprising that Ford is looking for new markets. The automotive company has launched a brand called Pony Girl for Mustang, an auto-inspired lifestyle label for teenage girls. The brand will...

Heritage fragrance company Rance has appointed a distributor for the US market.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 24, 2009... Heritage fragrance company Rance has appointed a distributor for the US market. One of the first tasks for New Jersey-based Europerfumes will be to launch Rance's new Triomphe fragrance in the autumn, following its debut in Germany in June.

Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has told The Sunday Times that she would like to launch a make-up line at some point in the future.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 24, 2009... Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has told The Sunday Times that she would like to launch a make-up line at some point in the future. "Make-up and hair are definitely so important to the final look, the final story," Giannini said. "It's a...

US department store chain Nordstrom recently opened a new store at Northshore Mall in Peabody, Massachusetts.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
April 24, 2009... US department store chain Nordstrom recently opened a new store at Northshore Mall in Peabody, Massachusetts. The opening of the 138,000[ft.sup.2] store marks the third location in the greater Boston area.

CEW winners in UK.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Awards list)
April 24, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Winners of the fourth annual Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Beauty Awards in the UK were announced this week. Clinique took away three awards in the prestige categories for its Superdefense SPF15 Age Defense...

Uma Thurman named new Givenchy face.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Parfums Givenchy Inc. endorses Uma Thurman )(Brief article)
April 24, 2009... Actress Uma Thurman will be the face of a new women's fragrance by Parfums Givenchy that will be revealed in June and launched in autumn. Thurman is best known for her roles in cult films Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill directed by Quentin...