Cosmetics International articles from December 2004

Cosmetics International archives from December 2004

Colgate to shed 12 per cent of its workforce.(major restructuring plan at Colgate-Palmolive Co.)
December 10, 2004... Colgate-Palmolive may have achieved record third quarter operating profits for the second year running, but the announcement of a major, four-year restructuring plan belies a case of the jitters in the current economic climate. Deemed...

Selective beauty takes over at Burani.(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Selective Beauty is to become the worldwide licensee for Burani fragrances until 2014, under an agreement which begins on 10 January 2005. Current licensee Eurocosmesi (Guaber), will maintain its production role. A quantum leap is expected...

Sunchai Anuman Rajadhon, managing director of ACNielsen (Thailand), has said that with growth of just 1 per cent per annum, the Asia Pacific personal care market is likely to witness increasing competition.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... SUNCHAI ANUMAN Rajadhon, managing director of ACNielsen (Thailand), has said that with growth of just 1 per cent per annum, the Asia Pacific personal care market is likely to witness increasing competition. Some categories are outperforming the...

Each household in New Zealand spent an average of NZ$7.30 (US$5.21) a week on toiletries and cosmetics in the 2003/2004 fiscal year.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... EACH HOUSEHOLD in New Zealand spent an average of NZ$7.30 (US$5.21) a week on toiletries and cosmetics in the 2003/2004 fiscal year, reports Statistics New Zealand. This compares with the NZ$6.40 (US$4.56) a week in 2000/2001.

Argentina imported essential oils, fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries worth US$103m in the first nine months of 2004.(International News)
December 10, 2004... ARGENTINA IMPORTED essential oils, fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries worth US$103m in the first nine months of 2004, a year-on-year increase of 43.1 per cent, according to the country's National Statistics Institute.

Vietnam is to cut the import duty on American-made cosmetics from 50 per cent to between 20 and 30 per cent.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... VIETNAM IS to cut the import duty on American-made cosmetics from 50 per cent to between 20 and 30 per cent. Import duty on American-made perfumes will be reduced from 50 per cent to 30 per cent. To benefit from these lower duties,...

Asian women are more demanding.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Good news for European and American brands hoping to emulate the success of Japanese skin whitening products in Asia: consumer demand shows no signs of abating. According to beauty chief of Kose Japan Kiyoko Utsunomiya, Asian women are...

Acne products grow up.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Skin care manufacturers in the US are realising that acne products are not just for teenagers. Neutrogena's new multi-step Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy Solutions, for example, has found success with its target audience of women aged...

Levlad goes Natural.(International Newst)(Natural Products Group aquired Levlad Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Natural Products Group (NPG), a holding company created by Harvest Partners Inc, has acquired Chatsworth, CA-based Levlad Inc, makers of Nature's Gate natural hair care, bath and body products. Levlad and its subsidiary Arbonne...

Beauty meets the beast in China's beauty sector.(International News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... China's beauty industry is estimated to be worth 176.2bn yuan (US$21bn) this year, a figure which is expected to double in five years' time. In fact, the sector is performing so well that Chinese experts have ranked it as the fifth most...

Maybelline taps Surratt.(International News)(Troy Surratt appointed)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Maybelline New York has appointed Troy Surratt as a consulting make-up artist and spokesperson for the brand. A protege of Kevyn Aucoin and one of the founders of the make-up line Tarte, Surratt will work with Maybelline on new product...

Cosmetic appeal drives oral care sales.(International News)
December 10, 2004... Cosmetic appeal rather than consumer desire to reduce vis-its to the dentist is the driving force behind the US oral care market, according The US Market for Oral Care Products, a new report from market analyst Packaged Facts. The US oral...

Uniqema (ICI) will host the fifth annual new ideas 5K run/walk for charity at in-cosmetics (Berlin 12 to 14 April 2005), and pledges to donate 10 [euro] to cancer charity Look Good.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... UNIQEMA (ICI) will host the fifth annual New Ideas 5K Run/Walk for Charity at In-Cosmetics (Berlin 12 to 14 April 2005), and pledges to donate 10 [euro] to cancer charity Look Good... Feel Better for every conference attendee who takes part....

A new KosMada fragrance and cosmetics store has opened in Mazeikiai, western Lithuania.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... A NEW KosMada fragrance and cosmetics store has opened in Mazeikiai, western Lithuania. Operated by KristiAna, the US$150,500 store covers an area of 114[m.sup.2] and is the ninth KosMada cosmetics store in Lithuania. New KosMada stores are...

Concerned about a possible future shortage of roses and rose oil in Bulgaria.(European News)(National Perfumery Association, ban on rose seedlings export)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... CONCERNED ABOUT a possible future shortage of roses and rose oil in Bulgaria, the country's National Perfumery Association has proposed a ban on the export of rose seedlings until an Act for Rose Production is approved by the Parliament.

The hardline former Soviet state of Moldova has just decreed a 20 per cent import duty on a spread of cosmetics products.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... THE HARDLINE former Soviet state of Moldova has just decreed a 20 per cent import duty on a spread of cosmetics products. This protectionist move has been urged on by Moldova's own cosmetics maker Viorica Cosmetic, who has seen sales sink over...

Lancome opens first European stand alone store.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... On the prestigious Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, just a short walk from the meeting point of the French capital's two most visited streets--Avenue des Champs-Elysees and Rue de Rivoli--Lancome has opened its first European branded store. ...

Cavallier brings home second Francois Coty prize for Firmenich.(European News)(perfumer Jacques Cavallier got the 2004 Prix Francois Coty award)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Jacques Cavallier, perfumer at Swiss flavours and fragrances manufacturer Firmenich, has been awarded the 2004 Prix Francois Coty by the Francois Coty Parfumeur association. This is the fifth edition of the prize, which seeks to reward...

Alcan restructuring to affect European sites.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Canadian aluminium manufacturer Alcan has announced a restructuring plan that will result in the sale, closure or downsizing of nine production sites in five European countries, and the loss of 520 jobs. France, will be hardest hit, with...

Sephora unveils new Paris store design, eyes China.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... LVMH-owned perfumery chain Sephora has opened a 500[m.sup.2] store on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris, home to department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps with their formidable beauty floors and the crowd-pulling H&M. Unlike other...

Timeless elegance.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... For the first time ever, prestige fragrance brand Boucheron will launch a combined point-of-sale advertising campaign for its star fragrances Boucheron and Boucheron pour Homme, launched in 1988 and 1991 respectively. Starting in February, the...

Onyx vocalist Gemma J has been signed as the face of SunSpa International and its SunSparkle range.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... ONYX VOCALIST Gemma J has been signed as the face of SunSpa International and its SunSparkle range. Suitable for all skin types, SunSparkle is meant for clubbing, parties and other occasions when the user wants their skin to glow. Md Sarah...

The hardline former Soviet state of Moldova has decreed a 20 per cent import duty on a spread of cosmetics products.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... THE HARDLINE former Soviet state of Moldova has decreed a 20 per cent import duty on a spread of cosmetics products. The protectionist move has been urged on by Moldova's own cosmetics maker Viorica Cosmetic, who has seen sales sink over 25 per...

Henkel is embarking on a restructuring programme in a bid to enhance efficiency and save in the region of 125m [euro] a year from 2007.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... HENKEL IS embarking on a restructuring programme in a bid to enhance efficiency and save in the region of 125m [euro] a year from 2007. The company is devoting 400m [euro] to introducing the measures, which include reorganising production sites...

The UK's Reflexion Cosmetics, which was formed in March 2004 to acquire businesses in the c&t sector, has announced maiden interim results in line with expectations.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... THE UK'S Reflexion Cosmetics, which was formed in March 2004 to acquire businesses in the c&t sector, has announced maiden interim results in line with expectations. The company says it has been 'delighted' by the quality and number of...

NPD takes control of Parkod.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... In a move that will reinforce its position in the selective beauty industry, market intelligence group NPD has acquired Parkod Europe, the specialist database provider for the beauty industry in Europe. The product classification database...

Kiehl's opens shop in Paris.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... L'Oreal-owned niche beauty brand Kiehl's has opened its first branded French store in the lively Marais quarter in the heart of Paris. Complete with the brand's traditional Baby Wall, Mr Bone skeleton and sales assistants in white lab...

Lily Rose is a perfect match.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... German cosmetics manufacturer Lily Rose has launched a bespoke service which matches fragrances to customers' individual personalities. Celebrity customers to date include Michelle Pfeiffer, Glenn Close and Jessye Norman, says the Hamburg-based...

Stephanemarais opens a dozen US points of sale.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... French make-up artist brand Stephanemarais, which arrived in the US earlier this year, had reached a total of 12 retail outlets in the country by the end of November, fewer than the 20-30 initially targeted for the end of 2004. After launching...

Beautyworld expands.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... The 2005 Beautyworld fair to be held in Frankfurt at the end of January is ideally placed to make the most of new opportunities afforded by the ten new EU member states, according to organiser Messe Frankfurt. The c&t market has grown apace...

Beauty without cruelty pre-empts EU animal testing ban.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Beauty Without Cruelty has earned the endorsement of the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) under its Humane Cosmetics Standard. This gives the anti-animal testing beauty company the right to use BUAV's rabbit and star symbol...

Symrise drives up working hours.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Symrise plans to invest 49m [euro] in Germany over the next three years in a bid to improve efficiency. Production of flavours and fragrances at Holzminden will increase and working hours for all employees will rise from 37.5 to 39 hours a...

GTS looks set for flotation.(European News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Italian cosmetics group GTS is contemplating an entry into the financial marketplace rather than relying on the private equity funds that constitute its current capitalisation. In the meantime, it is advancing worldwide development plans for...

GB is a key market for conditioners.(Statistics in Focus)(Great Britain )(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... * Great Britain is key to the conditioner market, with more than half of British women using conditioner every week. * On average, in Europe, women use a conditioner 2.8 times a week * In terms of usage occasions British women nave the...

Lehman slashes Unilever to 'underweight'.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Mercilessly tough competition has seen analysts at Lehman Bros downgrade Unilever to an 'underweight' position from an earlier 'neutral' position. Lehman says the downgrade is based on worry about future sales growth in the next year. "We...

Is there trouble ahead for L'Oreal?(Financial News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... The cash may still be pouring into L'Oreal's coffers, but concern is growing over just how long the company's double digit growth returns can be sustained. With a rising euro and a lowering US dollar, L'Oreal's profits are increasingly...

TFF's aggressive approach costs money.(Financial News)(annual sales of Technology Flavors & Fragrances Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Technology Flavors & Fragrances (TFF) has reported net sales of $4.07m for the third quarter of 2004, up from $4.04m a year earlier. In a bid to boost growth, the company is pursuing an aggressive approach--hiring senior sales, research and...

Swedes look closely at Eastern Europe.(Financial News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Sarma and Saules Uola cosmetics and fragrance stores in Lithuania are expected to record sales of LTL51m (14.8m [euro]) in 2004, a year-on-year increase of 14 per cent. This figure would mean that the stores now bring in 60 per cent of total...

Cosmopolitan rocks the fragrance world.(Cosmopolitan Cosmetics to launch fragrance)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Cosmopolitan Cosmetics will welcome spring 2005 with the launch of a new fragrance from fashion label Escada called Rockin' Rio. The fruity-floral jus accompanes design director Brian Rennie's spring fashion collection, which was inspired...

Lauder gets moist around the eyes.(Estee Lauder Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Estee Lauder has applied the results of a survey into the effects of climate change on skin to a new product--Hydra Complete Multi-Level Moisture Eye Gel Creme. First used in the Hydra Complete Multi-Level Moisture System, launched in...

Clinique has plenty to smile about.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... It seems that Clinique (Estee Lauder) is bubbling over with joie de vivre. Not only is Happy To Be the name of its latest fragrance, which follows the success of Happy, but it is also the moniker given to the spring 2005 colour collection. ...

Christmas in Manhattan ...(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Dr Scheller has introduced a seasonal make-up collection which includes three shades of Celebrate! Shiny Eyeshadow and Celebrate! Shimmer Powder, to give the face and decollete a dusting with silver or gold. Kissing under the mistletoe will...

Swiss grooming specialist task essential is introducing its men's line to the UK via Sephora.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... SWISS GROOMING specialist Task Essential is introducing its men's line to the UK via Sephora. Formulated with oxygen molecules in liquid form as well as plant and fruit extracts and vitamins, the 11-sku range includes Oxywater anti-aggression...

Clinique claims its new Cream Shaper for Eyes.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... CLINIQUE CLAIMS its new Cream Shaper for Eyes lets users create sharp, crisp lines of colour with no colour drift. The blend of soft waxes and lightweight oils is infused with moisturising polybutene and can also be blended for a dramatic,...

British Supermarket Tesco has re-invented its popular Aromatherapy collection of bath and body products with essential oil blends to help users achieve a balanced body and mind.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... BRITISH SUPERMARKET Tesco has re-invented its popular Aromatherapy collection of bath and body products with essential oil blends to help users achieve a balanced body and mind. Products fall into one of two categories--Calming and...

America's affordable luxury skin care brand Spa Sciences is crossing the Atlantic with the introduction of four masks at Boots stores throughout the UK.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... AMERICA'S AFFORDABLE luxury skin care brand Spa Sciences is crossing the Atlantic with the introduction of four masks at Boots stores throughout the UK. Collagen Beauty Mask (rrp 9.95 [pounds sterling]) is meant to reduce wrinkles and...

Marlies Moller (Juvena) will extend its hair care offering in February with shiny hair shine spray (18 [euro], 125ml).(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... MARLIES MOLLER (Juvena) will extend its hair care offering in February with Shiny Hair Shine Spray (18 [euro], 125ml). Containing panthenol and phytantriol, the spray is said to give hair an attractive lustre, enhance texture and improve...

UK-based the Health Company, which manufactures ColourFX spray-in, wash-out hair colourant, is to introduce the line the line in the US.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... UK-based The Health Company, which manufactures ColourFX spray-in, wash-out hair colourant, is to introduce the line the line in the US. The multi-purpose product can be used to style hair and glows when under UV lighting. The US programme will...

Kiehl's has relaunched its product range for babies with paediatrician-tested formulations.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... KIEHL'S HAS relaunched its product range for babies with paediatrician-tested formulations. The five-sku Kiehl's Baby line consists of Daiper Rash Ointment (rrp $17.50), Nurturing Cream for Face and Body ($18.50), Gentle Foaming Hair and Body...

Aromatheraphy skin care specialist Decleor has extended its Nutri-Delice line for dry skin with Creme Savoreuse Protection Extreme.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... AROMATHERAPY SKIN care specialist Decleor has extended its Nutri-Delice line for dry skin with Creme Savoreuse Protection Extreme. The new addition contains antioxidants, cereal extracts and Angelica essential oil to rehydrate, repair and...

Clarins gets firm with stubborn cellulite.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Clarins is giving women a new weapon in their battle with what it calls their 'No 1 enemy'--stubborn and recurring cellulite. Total Body Lift carries the claim that it firms, refines and tones cellulite-prone areas such as the hips, thighs and...

Elegant Touch has it nailed.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Nail care specialist Elegant Touch has developed a new range of treatment products, each one intended as a remedy for a specific nail problem. For weak nails, there is Nail Armour with Advanced Ceramic & Acrylic Formula (rrp 5.95 [pounds...

Elicina accelerates sales with snails.(Product News)(Elicina Europe )(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Elicina Europe is expanding its distribution of a skin regeneration cream made from the secretion of the Helix Aspersa Muller snail which is claimed to alleviate a number of skin conditions, including stretch marks, caesarian scars and acne....

Silver screen.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Invima's Isadora winter make-up collection, Cabaret, draws its inspiration from 20s, 30s and 40s movie star glamour. New Glitter Liner (rrp 12.25 [euro]) encapsulates 'boudoir chic' in a choice of silver or gold. Quick-drying and...

Christmas at the beach.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Especially for Christmas, Sephora in the US has introduced a collection of exclusive gift items that includes a bath set based on the hit Fox TV channel teen soap The OC, which is set in California's Orange County. The show is only in its...

L'Occitane presses ahead with olive oil.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... The longevity of people who live in the Mediterranean is often attributed to the prevalence of olive oil in their diet. Rich in free-radical fighting polyphenols and able to protect the skin against everyday environmental damage, olive oil's...

Lauder makes light of microbeads.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... The latest colour cosmetics innovations from Estee Lauder are designed to help women maintain a natural-looking, flawless complexion. A departure from traditional dry, heavy powders, Aeromatte Ultralucent Pressed Powder (rrp 35 [euro] is...

Lancome hails heyday of the French Riviera.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... French Riviera, the spring/summer 2005 make-up collection created for Lancome by Gucci Westman, is inspired by the art of Chagall, Bacon and Gaudi who 'have the talent to blend colours which, whilst complimentary, are still very individual in...

Lauder perfects perfectionist.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... The last two years have been a period of intense activity for Estee Lauder's r&d team. So much so, in fact, that the company has updated its Perfectionist anti-ageing serum to take advantage of the latest technological advances. The new...

VSB gives Basic Instinct fantasy treatment.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Victoria's Secret Beauty (VSB) looks likely to reap plenty of holiday cheer from sales of its newest fragrance, Basic Instinct. Especially for Christmas, it has created a one-off version of the scent which costs a whopping $300,000. Taking...

New colour collection blooms at Aveda.(Product News)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Aveda has discontinued most of its colour cosmetics and introduced a new line called Petal Essence, which will be available from February 2005. The line will consist of single eye shadows, eye shadow duos, eye pencils, blush, cheek tints...

JLo throws a party in Miami.(Jennifer Lopez launches Miami Glow)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Besides her hometown of New York, Lopez calls Miami her 'favourite city in the whole world', and that's why she picked it as theme for her new scent, Miami Glow. The third fragrance under Lancaster's Lopez licence (JLo Glow was launched in...

J&J flips its top for no-mess jars.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Johnsen & Jorgensen has introduced a new range of one piece moulded jars with integral flip-top caps which it says are ideal for the no-mess dispensing of cosmetics, creams and hair products. "At first sight, the integral moulded cap may...

Labellers face merger and acquisitions activity.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Label printers need to merge, acquire and form strategic alliances with suppliers in other countries in order to keep up with the global demands of multinational companies who are increasingly using one image to promote their products the world...

BASF and Shiseido present a united front.(Technology & Packaging)
December 10, 2004... BASF and Shiseido are joining forces to develop new sunscreen technology that will combine the benefits of a high SPF with protection from harmful UVA rays. The new sun protection will need to have a broad spectrum performance and high...

Hermes and Puig share the Crown.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Crown Holdings has once more demonstrated its versatility and ability to solve packaging problems by coming up with custom solutions for two clients--ISDIN and Hermes. ISDIN (Antonio Puig) has become the first company to offer a guaranteed...

Klockner Pentaplast has extended its Pentaprint[R] shrink-label film line with the addition of a new high-shrink PETG film.(Technology & Packaging)
December 10, 2004... KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST has extended its Pentaprint [R] shrink-label film line with the addition of a new high-shrink PETG film. Applied to glass to give it a frosty look, it is a cost-effective alternative to acid-etched glass, says the company....

Silicon-based technology manufacturer Dow Corning has developed a new line of solutions in its experience the difference programme, designed to enhance the sensory experience of consumer products through forms and textures.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... SILICON-BASED technology manufacturer Dow Corning has developed a new line of solutions in its Experience the Difference programme, designed to enhance the sensory experience of consumer products through forms and textures. The new line, called...

Crown Zeller USA, an affiliate of Crown Holdings Inc, has acquired a 49 per cent share of Pennsylvania-based Torres & Towers LLC, a company which specialises in the manufacture of 28mm and 38mm plastic closures.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... CROWN ZELLER USA, an affiliate of Crown Holdings Inc, has acquired a 49 per cent share of Pennsylvania-based Torres & Towers LLC, a company which specialises in the manufacture of 28mm and 38mm plastic closures. Joseph Pierce, president of...

Cornelius offers beautiful skin from within.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... For UK-based full-service organisation Cornelius, this year's SCS Formulate exhibition was the ideal platform to launch its new Beauty From Within regime. The provider of raw materials and technical formulations to the cosmetic and...

Rebecca sets an 'exceptional' standard.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Designed to meet the need for 'exceptional' skin and hair care packaging, Rebecca is the latest bottle to join Dieter Bakic Enterprises (DBE)'s standard packaging series. Based on one core design, Rebecca can be easily integrated into...

Harrods helps build IBC's Empire.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Harrods is not a brand that compromises on quality. When it came to choosing a container for its Room Cologne, International Bottle Company provided a suitably high-class solution in the form of its flint glass Empire bottle. The 100ml...

Ten Cate adds another dimension.(Technology & Packaging)(Ten Cate Plasticum)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... The innovation and development department at Ten Cate Plasticum has come up with an original concept for Imunal--Energy + Control from Kadus (Wella). All products in the professional hair care line come in bi-colour, metallic effect...

Jean-Christophe Jourde, 37, has taken over as md for Estee Lauder, Aramis and Designer Fragrances at Estee Lauder Companies GmbH, Munich, Germany.(People)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... JEAN-CHRISTOPHE Jourde, 37, has taken over as md for Estee Lauder, Aramis and Designer Fragrances at Estee Lauder Companies GmbH, Munich, Germany. The Brussels-born executive joins Lauder from Biotherm, where he was international development...

Uwe Wolfer is to retire early from Beiersdorf's executive board for personal reasons.(People)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... UWE WOLFER is to retire early from Beiersdorf's executive board for personal reasons. A Beiersdorf employee since 1987 and a member of the board since 1994, Wolfer is responsible for brands, marketing and sales. His retirement comes into effect...

International Bottle Company.(People)(Roger Goddard risigned from the board of directors)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... INTERNATIONAL BOTTLE Company has announced the departure of Roger Goddard from its board of directors, as of 31 March 2005. Goddard plans to seek new challenges outside the company.

Thierry Mugler Parfums (Clarins) has named Sandrine Groslier as vice managing director.(People)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... THIERRY MUGLER Parfums (Clarins) has named Sandrine Groslier as vice managing director, France, a newly created role in which the former director of marketing will report to md for France Jean Francois Leprince.

UK marketing chief Robert Bartlett has been made redundant after 28 years at Wella, according to reports.(People)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... UK MARKETING chief Robert Bartlett has been made redundant after 28 years at Wella, according to reports. Speculation about Bartlett's future has been rife since the announcement of redundancies following P&G's acquisition of the company in...

Lauder banks on Hudis to head new division.(People)(Jane Hudis promoted at Estee Lauder Companies inc.)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... The Estee Lauder Companies has announced the promotion of Jane Hudis to president of BeautyBank, its newest division, with immediate effect. Formerly senior vp and gm of BeautyBank, Hudis began her career at Lauder in 1986 as a manager in...

Quest appoints executives in Paris.(People)(Angel Diaz de Leon apointed at Quest International France)(Brief Article)
December 10, 2004... Quest International France has appointed Angel Diaz de Leon as regional vice president fragrance Europe and global vice president fine fragrances, while Yvans Bagnis has assumed the role of vice president fine fragrances Europe. Jerome...

Cosmetics International chats with Virginie Rieu, international trainer and make-up artist at by Terry.(Q&A)(Brief Article)(Interview)
December 10, 2004... Where did the concept of the by Terry brand come from? Terry de Gunzburg began her career at Carita and then moved to Yves Saint Laurent. She got to understand the customers very well and learned what they liked. She also heard many...

Diary dates.(Calendar)
December 10, 2004... > 26-30 JANUARY 2005 Venue: Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany BEAUTYWORLD Tel: +49 69 7575 6803 INTERNATIONAL FRANKFURT Fax: +49 69 7575 6433 FAIR ...