Cosmetics International articles from February 2007

Cosmetics International archives from February 2007

Carlyle buys into C&T with Philosophy.(cosmetics and toiletries)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Cult US beauty brand Philosophy has been bought by venture capital firm the Carlyle group in a move which will allow the company to implement the next stage in its growth strategy. Carlyle refused to disclose the exact financial terms of...

Lekach ousted as Parlux settles dispute.(Ilia Lekach)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Ilia Lekach has resigned as ceo of US fragrance manufacturer Parlux following the resolution of a long running dispute with campaigning shareholder, Glenn Nussdorf. Lekach will receive $1.2m in severance pay but is retained by Parlux as a...

Retail giant Wal-Mart has announced a company-wide initiative to improve its impact on the environment which will also affect its suppliers.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... RETAIL GIANT Wal-Mart has announced a company-wide initiative to improve its impact on the environment which will also affect its suppliers. President and ceo Lee Scott announced the Sustainability 360 programme at a conference in London...

Alliance boots has entered a joint venture with China's third largest pharmaceutical wholesaler, Guanghzhou Pharmaceuticals Corporation (GP Corp).(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... ALLIANCE BOOTS has entered a joint venture with China's third largest pharmaceutical wholesaler, Guanghzhou Pharmaceuticals Corporation (GP Corp). The deal gives the health and beauty retailer direct access to the ninth largest pharmaceutical...

German fragrance and cosmetics distributor Brocard Group has sold its chain of perfumeries in Russia to retailer Kors.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... GERMAN FRAGRANCE and cosmetics distributor Brocard Group has sold its chain of perfumeries in Russia to retailer Kors. All nine stores will be integrated into Kors under its L'Etoile banner. The acquisition forms part of strategy by Kors to...

Niche Us Cosmetics and fragrance boutique Apothia is to enter the UK in February through Harvey Nichols stores in London, Leeds, Manchester and Edinburgh which will stockthree edps and 10 candles.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... NICHE US COSMETICS and fragrance boutique Apothia is to enter the UK in February through Harvey Nichols stores in London, Leeds, Manchester and Edinburgh which will stockthree edps and 10 candles. The brand has also entered Japan.

Kao adapts to key into modern Japan.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Japanese consumer goods company Kao Corporation has announced it is to reorganise its operational structure in order to align itself better to the shifting consumer patterns of modern Japan. Under the reorganisation Kao's subsidiaries Kao...

Ford perfects his blend.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Tom Ford will launch men's perfumes)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Tom Ford will unveil a dozen unisex fragrances with the opening of a new men's fashion store in New York's Madison Avenue in April. The Private Blend fragrance collection will have very selective distribution through only a handful of...

Spa brands must keep fit.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... With sales of approximately $870m the professional skin care sector in the US is booming but dermatologists and spas are being warned not to rest of their laurels as a rise in home treatment products threaten to rock the boat. New research...

Cosmetics International is going online.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... Cosmetics International is proud to announce a new service--we're going online. From now on, CI Online subscribers will have access to an archive of Cosmetics International editorial material stretching back nine years. Whether it's...

Pola moves on Moscow.(HOT SPOTS)(Pola Cosmetics Inc.)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Japanese cosmetics manufacturer and retailer Pola Cosmetics will open a subsidiary in Russia in April. Pola LLC will manage the sale of Pola cosmetics through major department stores in Moscow. The company says that its new subsidiary will...

Perry Ellis goes to Falic.(HOT SPOTS)(Fashion Group)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Perry Ellis has found a home for its fragrance business--the Falic Fashion Group, part of DFA. Ellis withdrew from its previous licensing agreement with Parlux in December, incurring estimated costs of $63m. Perry Ellis will recoup...

In her second column on C&T growth markets, Diana Dodson finds fresh promise in Romania.(HOT SPOTS)(cosmetics and toiletries)(Column)
February 9, 2007... Becoming an EU member on January 1 2007 has put Romania on the fast track to economic prosperity. Forecasts for 2006 pin real GDP growth at almost 6%, although the country still skims the bottom of Eastern Europe's league tables for average...

Mintel looks at recent launches in Romania's neighbours.(HOT SPOTS)
February 9, 2007... Czech Republic : Dermacol Elixir +45 Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Cream The anti-ageing cream with co-enzyme Q10 and retinol claims to produce rapid regeneration of the skin and improved elasticity. Jojoba oil, shea butter, and vitamin C target...

Ahava sleeps on idea of possible listing on AIM.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Israeli Dead Sea beauty specialist Ahava is said to be mulling over the possibility of listing on Aim, the UK stock exchange for SMEs, by the end of the year. Founded in 1988, Ahava is owned by Kibbutz Mitzpe Shalem, Hamashbir Holdings and...

New jewel in Bvlgari crown.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Omnia Amethyste, perfume)
February 9, 2007... Italian jewellery house Bvlgari has launched a new edition of the popular Omnia fragrance. Omnia Amethyste exudes the delicate scent of iris and Bulgarian rosebud as its predominant accords. The top notes of green sap and pink grapefruit...

Herbalife considers acquisition proposal from major shareholder.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Whitney V L.P.)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Herbalife has received a proposal from Whitney V L.P. and its affiliates to buy all the company's outstanding common stock for $38 a share in cash. Whitney owns approximately 27% of Herbalife, a US-based network marketing company that...

Diorsnow falls in China.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Dior Parfums launches new skin care range)
February 9, 2007... Dior Parfums has unveiled its latest whitening range DiorSnow Sublissime in the Chinese capital of Beijing, promising to give Asian women fairer, clearer and more uniform skin colour. As one of Dior Parfums' top ten global markets for the...

First class: luxury skin care company La Prairie has unveiled its flagship retail store at Hong Kong International Airport.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... FIRST CLASS: Luxury skin care company La Prairie has unveiled its flagship retail store at Hong Kong International Airport. Described as an oasis of elegant white marble, brushed aluminium and gleaming glass, the space is decorated in the...

Sainsbury's take-over speculation hits peak.(Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, CVC Capital Partners Ltd., and Blackstone Capital Partners)(investment companies plan to acquire J Sainsbury PLC)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... The UK supermarket chain J Sainsbury Plc is at the centre of take-over rumours after a trio of private equity firms came out from the shadows to officially voice an interest in the company. Shares in the grocer and beauty retailer shot up...

Everything's rosy in German perfumeries.(german perfume manufacturers report growth in revenue)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... The German selective beauty channel has reported a return to growth in 2006. According to the German perfumery association, Bundesverband Parfuemerien, sales grew 3.8% to 2.57bn [euro]. Make-up showed a return to form with a rise of 4.8%,...

P&G dominates Product of the Year awards--again.(Procter & Gamble )(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Procter & Gamble scooped so many prizes at the UK Product of the Year awards that it was given an additional gong for winning so many. The consumer giant swept the board, with Gillette picking up a trio of awards for Fusion, Fusion Hydra...

Swallowfield's cosmetics unit lives to fight another day.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... An upbeat performance in the first six months of the financial year has allowed UK contract manufacturer Swallowfield to reprieve its beleagured Cosmetics Division. The division was put under review last September following the loss of...

Just six months after the launch of John Frieda's Luminous Colour Glaze, Kao Brands Europe says the product has taken 1% of the UK hair care market excluding colourants, according to IRI.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(John Frieda Professional Hair Care Inc.)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... JUST SIX months after the launch of John Frieda's Luminous Colour Glaze, Kao Brands Europe says the product has taken 1% of the UK hair care market excluding colourants, according to IRI. General manager of Kao Brands Europe Arnaud Meysselle...

Klein-Becker-owned cosmeceutical brand Strivectin is to enter Switzerland through distributor Puig Suisse.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
February 9, 2007... KLEIN-BECKER-owned cosmeceutical brand Strivectin is to enter Switzerland through distributor Puig Suisse. The three-product line will be sold in approximately 200 doors but it will not be stocked in AS Watsonwned perfumery chain Marionnaud or...

Dermalogica has opened its first stand-alone store in Germany's capital city Berlin.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
February 9, 2007... DERMALOGICA HAS opened its first stand-alone store in Germany's capital city Berlin. The store, located in the heart of the city's shopping district, showcases the US brand's products and also offers a skin bar and face mapping in addition to...

Biotherm is to stop selling its colour cosmetics in Germany where the make-up's distribution is too small to support the line, according to the company.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
February 9, 2007... BIOTHERM IS to stop selling its colour cosmetics in Germany where the make-up's distribution is too small to support the line, according to the company. All but the brand's foundation will be pulled in mid March prior to a repositioning of the...

Boots brings expertise to the market.(Boots America Inc. introduces Expert range of skincare products)
February 9, 2007... According to a recent survey, Boots is the most trusted name on the high street with an 85% rating in the Customer Trust Index. Boots is taking full advantage of its reputation with the introduction of the Expert range, a problem-solving...

Disperse suspends shares on AIM.(Disperse Group PLC)(Alternative Investment Market)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Following a strategic review of its businesses, (Cosmetics International 26 January 2007), Disperse Group says it has called in the administrators to its major brands. The company had previously been in discussions with a number of parties...

J&J helps Le Petit Marseillais to lead the way in French bathrooms.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Johnson & Johnson)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Founded 11 years ago, Le Petit Marseillais has climbed to the top of the French personal wash league with a hefty 15.7% market share. The brand was bought by Johnson & Johnson six months ago as part of the Laboratories Vendome package and...

Twinkle twinkle little Muglers.(EUROPEAN NEWS)(Thierry Mugler Parfums to launch two new perfumes)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Joel Palix has started his presidency at Thierry Mugler Parfums where his predecessor Vera Strubi left off. The two forthcoming fragrances from the Clarins-owned company are said to harness the brand's signature innovation from the juice to the...

Alberto-Culver's first quarter profits were hit by the restructuring expenses incurred by the spin-off of Sally Beauty.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
February 9, 2007... Alberto-Culver's first quarter profits were hit by the restructuring expenses incurred by the spin-off of Sally Beauty. Pre-tax loss amounted to $1.3m after deducting $31.4m for the expenses. However, net sales rose 12.6% to $351.1m.

Procter & Gamble has announced net sales growth of 8% to $19.73bn for the fourth quarter of 2007.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
February 9, 2007... Procter & Gamble has announced net sales growth of 8% to $19.73bn for the fourth quarter of 2007. The company says that growth was driven by its Blades & Razors and Fabric Care and Home Care divisions, which both grew 11% over the quarter....

Colgate-Palmolive saw its fourth quarter income rise 11.1% to $401.2m, or 73 cents a share.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... Colgate-Palmolive saw its fourth quarter income rise 11.1% to $401.2m, or 73 cents a share. Sales climbed 10.7% to $3.21bn. The company's unit volume grew 7% and global pricing increased 1%.

Italian jeweller Bvlgari's sales broke the billion euro barrier in 2006, rising 10% to 1.01bn [euro].(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... Italian jeweller Bvlgari's sales broke the billion euro barrier in 2006, rising 10% to l.01bn [euro]. Perfume was one of the company's biggest success stories, with growth of 10.5%. Ceo Francesco Trapani has predicted 8-12% growth in both sales...

Canadian manufacturer Faces Cosmetics Plc has reported losses of C$609,000.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... Canadian manufacturer Faces Cosmetics Plc has reported losses of C$609,000. This compares with a profit of C$100,000 last year. Faces produces cosmetics for American Airlines flight attendants. Listed on London's AIM, Faces blamed the loss on...

Henkel's results show mixed outlook.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... German personal care titan Henkel has issued a cautious outlook for 2007. Although Henkel's latest fourth quarter earnings were more or less on target--pre-tax earnings bumped up 7.3% to 323m [euro] on a year on year basis, beating some...

Inter Parfums' Q4 sales take a leap forward.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
February 9, 2007... New Banana Republic lines helped lift Inter Parfums' sales up 37% in its final 2006 quarter to more than $90m. Overall 2006 sales rose 17% compared to 2005, carrying sales to $321m. The latest strong numbers should be reinforced by Inter...

Elizabeth Arden sees sales climb but its income slides.(Elizabeth Arden Co. report overall financial losses)(Financial report)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... More mixed news, this time from Elizabeth Arden. Second quarter income slipped 22% as new fragrance launches failed to rake in hoped-for Christmas seasonal gains. Net quarterly income slid from $33.1m in 2005 to a snitch under $26m....

IFF reports another stellar year for fragrance division.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... A storming fourth quarter pushed IFF's sales up 11% to $514m, net income up 192% to $44m and EPS a staggering 206% to $0.49. Full year 2006 sales totalled $2.09bn, representing a rise of 5%. Net income grew 15% to $223m and EPS climbed 20%...

Lauder oustrips forecast.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... Estee Lauder's second quarter earnings surprised the market, almost doubling its earnings to 99 cents a share, far higher than the 76 cents some analysts had anticipated. Much of the earnings came from the top end of the Latin American and...

Clarins reports satisfactory year despite its fragrance downturn.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
February 9, 2007... Despite a quiet launch programme in the second half of 2006, Clarins says that introductions in the first half were enough to produce a satisfactory result overall. The company says that its net sales for 2006 amounted to 967.2m [euro], up...

L'Oreal's results push shares to their highest level in three years.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(sales report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... A strong push in the fourth quarter raised L'Oreal's 2006 sales to 15.8bn [euro], up 8.7% on the previous year and above some analysts' expectations. As a result, Merrill Lynch has raised its stock guidance from neutral to buy, while Credit...

Shares latest.(market valuation )(Table)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... > SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT 19/01/07 BIGGEST GAINERS (biggest gainers from top) ESTEE LAUDER COS. 'A' U$40.94 L'OREAL 75.35 [euro] ELIZABETH ARDEN...

Lancome gets its man.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Lancome International new male fragrance)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Lancome says it has unveiled its vision of masculinity--and it's UK actor Clive Owen. The company describes Owen as "the embodiment of virility, elegance and innate subtlety," and says it chose Owen "for his captivating aura, imbued with...

Anti-ageing can be a fishy business.(Zymetech to research on and develop anti-ageing enzyme)
February 9, 2007... A fish enzyme undergoing research as a possible cure for the avian flu virus is to be launched in cosmetic form in March by Icelandic bio-chemical company Zymetech. Dr Bragi's Age Management Marine Enzyme will make its worldwide debut in...

Origins has extended its Shedonism range with a new fragrance, Exotic Floral Essence.(PRODUCT NEWS)
February 9, 2007... ORIGINS HAS extended its Shedonism range with a new fragrance, Exotic Floral Essence. Featuring Tahitian tiare blossom and an essential oil blend of jasmine, petitgrain, mandarin, bergamot and basil. The scent is packaged in a slender frosted...

Kao is preparing to launch a new make-up remover for the Japanese market which promises to dissolve even waterproof mascara.(PRODUCT NEWS)
February 9, 2007... KAO IS preparing to launch a new make-up remover for the Japanese market which promises to dissolve even waterproof mascara. Floral scented Biore Meiku Torokeru Rikiddo contains more than 50% water-based ingredients in order to rinse off easily...

Crabtree & Evelyn is extending its Lost and Found fragrance collections with three new products.(PRODUCT NEWS)
February 9, 2007... CRABTREE & EVELYN is extending its Lost and Found fragrance collections with three new products. A solid Shimmering Perfume (15.95 [pounds sterling]), Conditioning Body Spray (10 [pounds sterling]) and Shower And Bath Gel (8.50 [pounds...

Moisturisation is being overhauled at Clinique with the introduction of Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturiser.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... MOISTURISATION IS being overhauled at Clinique with the introduction of Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturiser. The cream contains the A/08 Antioxidant Complex of eight rapid and delayed-release antioxidants designed to tackle free radicals....

Neutrogena is celebrating its 30th anniversary with Norwegian Formula 6 Hour Protection Lip Balm.(PRODUCT NEWS)
February 9, 2007... NEUTROGENA is celebrating its 30th anniversary with Norwegian Formula 6 Hour Protection Lip Balm. Formulated with allantoin and vitamin E the lip balm promises to hydrate for up to six hours and is priced 2.99 [pounds sterling].

Cargo sows seeds of love.(Cargo Cosmetics introduces Plantlove botanical lipsticks)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... As cosmetics manufacturers respond to consumer demand for natural ingredients and biodegradable packaging, one company has gone a step further and created a lipstick that not only cares for the environment but also promises to grow a bunch of...

Dove looks for the positive in ageing.(Unilever S.A. brand Dove introduces 10-sku Dove Pro Age range )(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Unilever's flagship beauty brand Dove claims it is turning the tables on traditional anti-ageing products with a cross-category launch celebrating the beauty of women aged 45-plus. The 10-sku Dove Pro Age range includes products in the skin...

Coty lights up Cerruti 1881.(Coty Inc. introduces Lumieres d'ete version of Cerruti 1881 perfumes)
February 9, 2007... Eleven years after the fragrance was first introduced, Cerruti 1881 has been given its fifth summer reworking with Lumieres d'ete. The new version of the scent, to launch in March, is a fruity floral chypre with solar accents, according to...

L'Occitane picks cherries.(L'Occitane en Provence introduces Cherry Blossom line of skincare products)
February 9, 2007... Provencal L'Occitane is taking inspiration from the region's cherry trees with the launch of a new range this spring. Cherry Blossom edt has head notes of cherry, freesia and blackcurrant, a heart of cherry blossom and lily of the valley...

Brewing up an anti-acne range.(Dayenne Cosmetique introduces Dayenne skin care products in UK)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... A German-French regime for oily and acne-prone skin has entered the UK market. Dayenne uses the young cells from brewer's yeast and pure botanical extracts to regulate sebum production and balance the skin's pH levels. The range,...

Wilkinson crosses swords with Gillette.(Wilkinson Sword Consumer Products Inc. introduces Quattro Titanium Energy)
February 9, 2007... Arch rivals Wilkinson Sword and Gillette are set to do battle again this month with the 4m [pounds sterling] launch of Wilkinson Sword's battery-powered razor, Quattro Titanium Energy. The four bladed razor will pit itself against Procter &...

Carita delves deep into skin care.(Carita S.A. introduces Ideal Solution skincare collection )
February 9, 2007... Carita says it has completed its Ideal Solution collection with Ideal Hydration, an anti-ageing, preventative skin care line formulated for dehydrated and devilatised skin. The Shiseido-owned company has taken water from the Raiatea lagoon...

As Avon celebrates its 120th anniversary, UK president Andrea Slater tells Cosmetics International how the company plans to keep ahead of its competition.(Q & A)(Interview)
February 9, 2007... Avon is 120 this year. Are the traditional values behind the brand still relevant today? Avon has always stood for innovation and contemporary style, so of course that still stands today. We're proud of our heritage, and our repeated...

Swedish personal care packager Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA) is to sell its North American packaging operations to private equity firm Metalmark Capital in a $400m cash deal.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... SWEDISH PERSONAL care packager Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA) is to sell its North American packaging operations to private equity firm Metalmark Capital in a $400m cash deal. The company's North American facilities have annual sales of...

M&H Plastics is responding to the demand for increasingly environmentally friendly manufacturing practices and consumer demand for eco friendly products by offering post consumer regrind in the production of plastic bottles and jars.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
February 9, 2007... M&H PLASTICS is responding to the demand for increasingly environmentally friendly manufacturing practices and consumer demand for eco friendly products by offering post consumer regrind in the production of plastic bottles and jars. Post...

Plastic packager Polimoon has applied to be delisted from Norwegian stock exchange Oslo Bors.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
February 9, 2007... PLASTIC PACKAGER Polimoon has applied to be delisted from Norwegian stock exchange Oslo Bors following its acquisition by Star Acquisitionco AS in early January.

Alcan Inc has shown its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 10% over the next three years by sponsoring the Biocap Canada Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing the use of biomass to generate renewable energy sources.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... ALCAN INC has shown its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 10% over the next three years by sponsoring the Biocap Canada Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing the use of biomass to generate renewable energy sources. Senior...

Geka waves its magic wands for lips and lashes.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Geka Brush)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Geka Brush has unveiled two new designs for lip colour and mascara application. The German company says its 'peanut' applicator for lip gloss is ideally shaped to give lips a natural, even appearance while its latest mascara wand promises...

ITW sold in C$105m deal.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
February 9, 2007... CCL Industries has acquired the sleeve label business of Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW) in a C$105m cash deal. The Canadian-based company specialises in packaging for the consumer products and health care industries and says the acquisition...

All the fun of the Flair.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(new PET bottle range "Vanity Flair")(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... The Cosmetic Packaging Group is extending its personal care PET bottle offering with a new range called Vanity Flair. Each bottle has a fluted waist and broad shoulders and is designed specifically for bath and body lotions, hair care...

Tricor tubes make a clear difference.(TricorBraun introduces clarified polypropylene tubes)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... TricorBraun is offering a new range of clear tubes made from clarified polypropylene which it says rivals the clarity of other PET packaging. Executive vice president Jim Moseley said the tubes were designed specifically for the personal...

Stoelzle goes for the upper glass.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
February 9, 2007... Glass packaging manufacturer Stoelzle-Oberglas (STO) has introduced the first bottle in a new line of standard packaging for the personal care market. The Carlton is rectangular with straight shoulders and is available in 100ml, 30ml and...

C&N tops new Juicy Couture range.(C&N Packaging Inc distributes Juicy Couture fragrance lines from Liz Claiborne Cosmetics)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... C&N Packaging Inc has supplied five products for the new Juicy Couture fragrance line from Liz Claiborne Cosmetics. Among the products created for the fashion label's first fragrance offering were the closures for the 1.7oz and 3.4oz eau de...

Witvoet exits AS Watson.(Hugues Witvoet resigns from AS Watson)(Brief article)
February 9, 2007... Hugues Witvoet is to leave Hong Kong-based health and beauty retail giant AS Watson, where he is currently chief executive officer of the Perfumes and Cosmetics Luxury Division Europe. Witvoet was appointed ceo of the division in May last...

Christel Bories has begun a two-year tenure as chairman of the European Aluminium Association, succeeding Dieter Braun from Hydro Aluminium Deutschland.(PEOPLE)
February 9, 2007... CHRISTEL BORIES has begun a two-year tenure as chairman of the European Aluminium Association, succeeding Dieter Braun from Hydro Aluminium Deutschland. Bories is senior vice president of packaging firm Alcan and president and ceo of its...

JSL Concepts Ltd.(PEOPLE)
February 9, 2007... SARAH PLASKOW has been appointed creative director of gift with purchase manufacturer JSL Concepts Ltd. Other new additions to the management team include Richard Plaskow as sales director, Eric Burgess as director of business and Sally Page as...

Leslie Van De Walle has joined the board of consumer packaging company Rexam as an executive director.(PEOPLE)
February 9, 2007... LESLIE VAN DE WALLE has joined the board of consumer packaging company Rexam as an executive director. Van de Walle succeeded Lars Emilson as chief executive following Emilson's retirement from the board on 1 February.

LVMH.(PEOPLE)
February 9, 2007... PHILIPPE PINATEL has been appointed director of LVMH-owned beauty brand Guerlain in France. Pinatel comes to the post from his previous position as director of the brand's subsidiaries in China and South Korea.

Laurent Kreutz has taken over the role of deputy general manager of Lancome International, replacing Odile Roujol.(PEOPLE)
February 9, 2007... LAURENT KREUTZ has taken over the role of deputy general manager of Lancome International, replacing Odile Roujol. Kreutz was previously general manager of parent company L'Oreal's European travel retail business.

Travel Retail Europe.(PEOPLE)
February 9, 2007... JEAN-FRANCOIS NINU, meanwhile, has been appointed general manager of Travel Retail Europe, Middle East and Africa at L'Oreal's Luxury Products International division.

Diary dates.(Calendar)
February 9, 2007... > 13-15 FEBRUARY Venue: Anaheim Convention Center, US. Tel: +1 310 445 4200 WESTPACK ANAHEIM Fax: +1 310 996 9499 Email: wpinfo@cancom.com...

Coty adds Kate Moss to its scent roster.
February 23, 2007... Global fashion icon Kate Moss has signed an international deal to create a line of signature scents with fragrance powerhouse Coty. The scent will simply be called KATE by Kate Moss and is due to launch this autumn in Europe, the Middle...

Pout faces fragrant future with new funds.
February 23, 2007... Just six years after its foundation, Pout has attracted substantial funds from a group of investors led by Crysallis, part of $2bn private equity firm Catterton Partners. Industry experts have estimated the sum at 25m [pounds sterling], based...

Actress Joan Collins has been revealed as the new face of cosmeceutical skin care brand Cellex-C.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 23, 2007... ACTRESS JOAN Collins has been revealed as the new face of cosmeceutical skin care brand Cellex-C. The 73 year old, who has denied having cosmetic surgery to maintain her looks, was chosen because she represents "all that is possible and...

Sales of cosmetics and toiletries in the US remained flat last month according to the Department of Commerce, which reported that sales at health care and personal care stores rose by just 0.6%.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 23, 2007... SALES OF cosmetics and toiletries in the US remained flat last month according to the Department of Commerce, which reported that sales at health care and personal care stores rose by just 0.6%. The figures are in line with disappointing retail...

Foreign brands are dominating China's cosmetics and personal care market, according to a new survey.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 23, 2007... FOREIGN BRANDS are dominating China's cosmetics and personal care market, according to a new survey. A report by specialist research company CCID Consulting has revealed that sales revenue from foreign-funded firms accounted for 76.4% of total...

Life sciences company Lonza has completed the acquisition of the Research Bioproducts business and the Microbial Biopharmaceutical business of US company Cambrex.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 23, 2007... LIFE SCIENCES company Lonza has completed the acquisition of the Research Bioproducts business and the Microbial Biopharmaceutical business of US company Cambrex. The Research Bioproducts business will be renamed Lonza Biosciene and will be...

Selective Beauty divides its business into four operations.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
February 23, 2007... Global fragrance and cosmetic distributor and licensee Selective Beauty has announced that it is dividing its business into four separate units to better meet the demands of its clients and the industry. Each unit will manage a small and...