Cosmetics International articles from January 2002

Cosmetics International archives from January 2002

FBI called in by UCI in order to fight global counterfeiting of brands.
January 10, 2002... Unilever Cosmetics International (UCI) has announced that counterfeit fragrances of its brands, as well as those of L'Oreal, Estee Lauder, CHANEL, Lancaster-Coty and LVMH-Christian Dior, to a value of in excess of $1mn have been seized by law...

Swedish company says world events haven't impacted its global developments.
January 10, 2002... Oriflame Cosmetics has announced it has achieved record global sales for December 2001, adding to its record sales for the year as a whole. The company experienced especially strong growth in Central and Eastern Europe with outstanding...

After 14 years, L'Oreal is to close its Argentine plant in Buenos Aires, in June this year.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... After 14 years, L'Oreal is to close its Argentine plant in Buenos Aires, in June this year. This is part of a more general strategy to increase specialisation in the group's technical plants; the 160 staff at the site had been working on both...

According to a report in Canada's National Post, during a recession lipstick sales are a `bright spot for a dull economy'.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... According to a report in Canada's National Post, during a recession lipstick sales are a `bright spot for a dull economy'. A spokesperson for Estee Lauder even goes as far as saying higher lipstick sales is an indicator of a recession.

The US-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has seen a record $1.25bn-plus sales.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The US-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has seen a record $1.25bn-plus sales in a single day.

Intimate Brands Inc has reported a decrease of 6% for comparable store sales.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Intimate Brands Inc has reported a decrease of 6% for comparable store sales for the four weeks ended 1 December 2001.

Vietnam's The Green Ocean Trade and Investment Ltd Company has begun distributing around 40 products of the South Korean Charmzone.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Vietnam's The Green Ocean Trade and Investment Ltd Company has begun distributing around 40 products of the South Korean Charmzone cosmetics producer on the domestic market, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

Saks Incorporated saw an overall decrease of 2.9% for the four weeks of November 2001.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Saks Incorporated saw an overall decrease of 2.9% for the four weeks of November 2001, compared with the year before.

Fragrance company's new owner is aiming for worldwide expansion. (International News).(International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. acquired by Close Brothers Private Equity)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The US creator and manufacturer of flavours and fragrances, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) and Close Brothers Private Equity (CBPE) have announced that CBPE has acquired IFF's fragrance aroma chemicals business. No details of how...

Web sights. (International News).(Wellbeing.com )(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The Wellbeing.com site is being consolidated now that the Boots and Granada joint venture, the Wellbeing TV channel has been disbanded, a spokesperson told Cosmetics International. The losses of the tailed digital TV network company are...

La Prairie's aggressive plans include entering Indian market. (International News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... La Prairie is aiming to enter the Indian market, hooking up with an established local partner, Euro Traditions, based in Mumbai. La Prairie sees the region as one with high potential growth. Rolf Mosimann, La Prairie director of Business...

The NPD Beauty Trends 2001 Fragrance Track study reveals that instore testers, free gifts and other fragrance promotions are proving effective in increasing sales. (International News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The NPD Beauty Trends 2001 Fragrance Track study reveals that in store testers, free gifts and other fragrance promotions are proving effective in increasing sales. The information provider said the study showed that 57% of women and 50% of...

Stock options may be used for cash bonuses says Avon. (International News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Avon said that its predicted sales for the fourth quarter are achievable, despite the Latin American economies being weaker than expected. This is thanks to continued strong results in the US, despite external pressures. Andrea Jung,...

Design consulting agency Raison Pure has opened a third office.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Design consulting agency Raison Pure has opened a third office in Southern California, US.

US retail chain Walgreen Co has seen November 2001 sales rise by 16.4% to $2,267mn.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... US retail chain Walgreen Co has seen November 2001 sales rise by 16.4% to $2,267mn, compared with the year before.

Unilever NV has launched a Floating Rate Note of $500mn, maturing on 18 June 2003.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Unilever NV has launched a Floating Rate Note of $500mn, maturing on 18 June 2003, says the company.

The US retailer Kmart has released its third quarter figures ended 31 October 2001, which show that net sales were down 2.2% to $8.019bn, compared with the same period the year before.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The US retailer Kmart has released its third quarter figures ended 31 October 2001, which show that net sales were down 2.2% to $8.019bn, compared with the same period the year before. Chuck Conaway, chairman and ceo, said, "We continue to work...

The Cayman Islands has signed an agreement with the US making them, in effect, an extension of the policing arm.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The Cayman Islands has signed an agreement with the US making them, in effect, an extension of the policing arm of the Internal Revenue Service, meaning it's no longer a tax haven.

East meets West: the Asia/Pacific market is put under the microscope as a new report focuses on what is selling and what is not in the region. (Market Trends).
January 10, 2002... A recent study * exclusive to Cosmetics International shows that the Asia/Pacific market has grown more than any other global region, with a rise of 8%. During 2000 the report shows that the return of consumer confidence, the interest of men in...

French perfumery chain sets out for worldwide domination. (European News).
January 10, 2002... Marionnaud, the French retail chain, has acquired the line of perfumeries operated by O'Dylia, with annual sales of around 15mn [euro], and its outlets are located in the main commercial centres in Paris, the capital's regions, and four outlets...

Bayer restructuring results in sale of flavours and fragrances. (European News).
January 10, 2002... The German company Bayer is to reorganise itself into a management holding company with independent operating subsidiaries. This will be operationally effective, subject to stockholders' approval, from 1 January 2003. This follows the...

IKW expects an overall increase of 1.3% in its retail sales for the last year.(Industrieverband Koperflege und Waschmittel)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * IKW expects an overall increase of 1.3% in its retail sales for the last year, with haircare showing the biggest rise at an estimated 3.4%.

The UK's largest firm of patent and trademark attorneys Marks & Clerk says that UK pharmaceutical companies are trailing behind the US in protecting software and business method inventions.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * The UK's largest firm of patent and trademark attorneys Marks & Clerk says that UK pharmaceutical companies are trailing behind the US in protecting software and business method inventions. It claims that 50% are not aware that they are able...

Pechiney says that after two years of preparation it can now systematically launch and deploy its Continuous Improvement System.(Pechiney S.A.)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Pechiney says that after two years of preparation it can now systematically launch and deploy its Continuous Improvement System. This is a method designed to continuously improve all processes inside the company and targets the main areas of...

Armenia's National Statistics Service has reported that the consumer price of cosmetics in Armenia in November 2001 was 0.2% higher.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Armenia's National Statistics Service has reported that the consumer price of cosmetics in Armenia in November 2001 was 0.2% higher than in October, says Arminfo.

Plimsoll Publishing says almost half of the UK cosmetics industry increased debt last year.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Plimsoll Publishing says almost half of the UK cosmetics industry increased debt last year, as the industry saw sales rise by only 4%.

Bulgaria's BKK Cosmetics has been awarded a gold medal for its distribution activities in Russia.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Bulgaria's BKK Cosmetics has been awarded a gold medal for its distribution activities in Russia, which accounts for 30% of all Bulgarian cosmetics sold in the country.

Givaudan has received the ISO 14001 certification for environmental management at its Vernier HQ in Geneva, Switzerland.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Givaudan has received the ISO 14001 certification for environmental management at its Vernier HQ in Geneva, Switzerland. The company claims it is one of the first in the fragrance and flavour industry worldwide to receive this certification....

A total of four Bulgarian companies have submitted bids for the purchase of a 57% stake in Bulgaria's Alen Mak cosmetics producer, says the Bulgarian Telegraphic Agency.(Rubela AD; Effekten und Finanz Bulgaria; PM Group AD and SynthoPharm Bulgaria)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * A total of four Bulgarian companies have submitted bids for the purchase of a 57% stake in Bulgaria's Alen Mak cosmetics producer, says the Bulgarian Telegraphic Agency. The four companies are: Rubela AD; Effekten und Finanz Bulgaria; PM...

United Colors of Benetton has opened two new megastores in the French capital, Paris.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * United Colors of Benetton has opened two new megastores in the French capital, Paris. The company says that this year the sales network had grown faster than ever before. Benetton has about 100 megastores worldwide.

Make-up parties prove a hit for Cosmetics a la Carte. (European News).(sales growth rate expected to double)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The cosmetics company Cosmetics a la Carte says it expects its sales growth rate to double for 2001. The company saw sales increase by 20% for the 1999-2000 period. The 27-year-old company says its success is due in part to the strong emphasis...

Sales up for GUS despite Experian steep decline. (European News).(GUS PLC sales up 8%)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... GUS plc has announced that in the six months to 30 September 2001, sales grew by 8% to 2,857mn [pounds sterling], compared with the year before, Group profit before amortisation of goodwill, exceptional items and taxation was 206.2mn [pounds...

Cutting it smoothly at the start and finish for Marlies Moller, Juvena and La Prairie. (European News).(Marlies Moller signs over haircare brand to Juvena/La Prairie )(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Hair stylist Marlies Moller was known in Germany in the '70s for her dry cut technique and later in other European countries thanks to her international activities and the development of her own, up-market haircare and styling programme. She...

Spring Fair drops the Essentia angle in 2003. (European News).(Trade Promotion Services announces changes for Spring Fair Birmingham 2003)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The organisers of the Spring Fair Birmingham 2003, Trade Promotion Services (TPS) has outlined key developments for the year recently, saying that after four years of no layout changes, it now needed to react to the fact that the industry has...

No guaranteed fragrance Treatts for this year. (European News).(turnover up 15% at Treatt PLC)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The manufacturer and supplier of flavour and fragrance ingredients Treatt Plc has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 30 September 2001 which show that group turnover increased by 15% to 27,600,000 [pounds sterling]. The...

Commission compromises over animal testing. (European News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... As part of the long debate on animal testing in the industry, the European Union Commission has announced that it accepts, in principle, some amendments in relation to the use of animal testing for cosmetics. This is in order to make them World...

Bulgaria, for the first time, has exported organic peppermint to the European Union.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Bulgaria, for the first time, has exported organic peppermint to the European Union. The peppermint will be used in the cosmetics industry, according to a report from the Bulgarian Telegraphic Agency.

Extending its coverage in France, Groupe Arnaud has joined what it calls as Europe's leading independent chemical distributor sourcing organisation, The European Chemical Distributor Alliance (ECDA).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Extending its coverage in France, Groupe Arnaud has joined what it calls as Europe's leading independent chemical distributor sourcing organisation, The European Chemical Distributor Alliance (ECDA). In only five years ECDA has 10 member...

According to a report in The Jerusalem Post, the Bnei Brak-based Dr Fischer Labs has signed a $1mn agreement with the Greek skin protection company Sarantis.(Fischer Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * According to a report in The Jerusalem Post, the Bnei Brak-based Dr Fischer Labs has signed a $1mn agreement with the Greek skin protection company Sarantis. In the deal it will supply its Ultra Sol Click sun protection lotion to Sarantis,...

The UK department store group Selfridges has released details of the planned redevelopment of its Oxford Street, London, store.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * The UK department store group Selfridges has released details of the planned redevelopment of its Oxford Street, London, store. These include making more efficient use of the existing non-retail space at the north of the site, therefore,...

It's a hair-raising world! The demand for up-to-the-minute hair products that can help achieve the latest look has buoyed the hairstyling aids market. Abbie Goddard reports on what's in vogue and who's got to be. (Market Trends).
January 10, 2002... According to a new report by Mintel *, the hairstyling market, as with colour cosmetics, is largely fashion-led with the looks that appear on the catwalk eventually filtering down to the consumers. Many forward-thinking hairdressers and...

The body gets some attention from Marc O'Polo. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Following the launch of the Marc O'Polo Man and Marc O'Polo Woman fragrances last year, Cosmopolitan Cosmetics, part of Wella, has extended the line with the addition of a bodycare range. The products in the men's range are packaged in...

Planet Botanic, which launched two shops in the UK last year is now available by mail order. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Planet Botanic, which launched two shops in the UK last year is now available by mail order. The range has also been extended to include the Urban Scents range, a skincare collection from Australia which uses only pure, natural ingredients with...

Designed to arouse the senses, relax the body and leave skin feeling silky soft. (Product News).(from Shop4essentialoils.com)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Designed to arouse the senses, relax the body and leave skin feeling silky soft, Shop4essentialoils.com has launched a new kit in time for Valentine's Day. The Sensuously Sexy set comprises a bath soak, a moisturising lotion, a sweet...

It's no sweat for Clarins as the company takes a flight of colour. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The French-based company Clarins has launched a new range of deodorants called Gentle Care, which contain extract of Buchu leaves that have antibacterial and antiseptic properties and a fragrance reminiscent of rosemary, says Clarins. The...

Cosmopolitan cosmetics, part of Wella AG, has announced that it has signed a long term agreement with supermodel Cindy Crawford to market fragrances and personal care products in her name.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Cosmopolitan cosmetics, part of Wella AG, has announced that it has signed a long term agreement with supermodel Cindy Crawford to market fragrances and personal care products in her name. Cindy Crawford said about the future signature...

Procter & Gamble in Germany is set to launch the Hyperfull Lipstick (10.49 [euro]) in 20 different shades under its Ellen Betrix by Max Factor brand.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Procter & Gamble in Germany is set to launch the Hyperfull Lipstick (10.49 [euro]) in 20 different shades under its Ellen Betrix by Max Factor brand. According to the company, the lipstick makes the lips look fuller by increasing volume as...

In a drive to create an additional platform for Wella's global marketing and sales activities, the company is to sponsor the Panasonic Toyota Racing Formula One Team.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * In a drive to create an additional platform for Wella's global marketing and sales activities, the company is to sponsor the Panasonic Toyota Racing Formula One Team. During the year Wella will support numerous trade activities in its markets...

Woods of Windsor won't be forgotten with its rosy look. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Woods of Windsor has announced that it is to re-launch two of its lines with a new look. This is part of its commitment to revamping its ranges. The Forget Me Not range will now feature a host of individual Forget Me Not blossoms, scattered...

Uno Organics set to revitalise partied-out skin. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Uno Organics has launched it Revitalizer Pack, specially designed for skin which tends to suffer this time of year due to central heating and seasonal over-indulgence, according to the company. The pack contains the non-drying Rescue...

Jean Paul Gaultier Parfums has introduced two limited edition Valentine's Gifts, miniature. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Jean Paul Gaultier Parfums has introduced two limited edition Valentine's Gifts, miniature versions of three of its most popular fragrances. The Valentine's Miniature Duo features miniature versions of the Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances...

Prescriptives takes super flight. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Prescriptives is set to replace its Flight Cream with Super Flight Cream, a moisturising cream that is ideal for high-altitude living, whether it be travelling or winter sports, claims the company. Air at a certain altitude is drier than any of...

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, Issey Miyake has introduced a miniature range of three of its fragrances. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... With Valentine's Day fast approaching, Issey Miyake has introduced a miniature range of three of its fragrances as part of a limited edition Valentine's Day promotion called Heartbeat. L'Eau d'Issey, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme and Le Feu...

The Lancaster Group has launched an international multimedia campaign to promote its Davidoff Cool Water Man Fragrance.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * The Lancaster Group has launched an international multimedia campaign to promote its Davidoff Cool Water Man Fragrance. The campaign, called Primal Scream, features a man bursting through water and yelling into the air with total abandon says...

Launching this month is the gelatin-free vertese[TM] Multi Vitamins with Evening Primrose Oil, from Brunel Healthcare Ltd.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Launching this month is the gelatin-free vertese[TM] Multi Vitamins with Evening Primrose Oil, from Brunel Healthcare Ltd. Available in the UK only at present through healthfood stores, pharmacies and grocery shops and at www.bruhealth.co.uk....

Bio-col, which was recently launched in the Selfridges department store in the UK, is currently in negotiations with other UK department stores to stock the line.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Bio-col, which was recently launched in the Selfridges department store in the UK, is currently in negotiations with other UK department stores to stock the line. The skincare collection is currently available in Germany, Spain, Italy,...

Cosmopolitan Cosmetics, part of Wella, has acquired the brand name and distribution rights for the luxury toiletries firm Yardley of London (US) LLC for Mexico, the US, Puerto Rico and Canada.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... * Cosmopolitan Cosmetics, part of Wella, has acquired the brand name and distribution rights for the luxury toiletries firm Yardley of London (US) LLC for Mexico, the US, Puerto Rico and Canada. Cosmopolitan acquired the Yardley rights for most...

East meets west in collection from Revlon. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The Tiger Lily Spring 2002 collection is the latest offering from Revlon, which describes the line as a celebration of floral freshness. The collection of lip and cheek shades, it is said, deliver varying depths of soft, yet bright colour. ...

Developed using the enzyme Subtilisin which is obtained from micro-organisms. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Developed using the enzyme Subtilisin which is obtained from micro-organisms JUVENA of Switzerland has extended its JUVENANCE SELECTION line with ENZYME SPECIALIST. The Restructurizing Day Serum acts to dissolve the bonds between cornified...

Origins Natural Resources in the US is to extend its a Perfect World[TM] White Tea skin guardian range. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Origins Natural Resources in the US is to extend its a Perfect World[TM] White Tea skin guardian range, with a new collection of products described as a serious body care line. The body care collection comprises three products all...

Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries is set to launch a new range of products in the New Year including tommy's shower foam (rrp 12 [pounds sterling]), an all-over body cleansing foam designed to leave skin perfectly hydrated, says Tommy Hilfiger. (Product News).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries is set to launch a new range of products in the New Year including tommy's shower foam (rrp 12 [pounds sterling]), an all-over body cleansing foam designed to leave skin perfectly hydrated, says Tommy Hilfiger. The...

IBC supplies a breathtaking new standard for M&S. (Technology & Packaging).(International Bottle Company)(Marks & Spencer)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... British high street chain Marks & Spencer has again selected the International Bottle Company to supply the flacons for its latest Eau de Toilette Breathtaking fragrance. A 100ml oval glass bottle has been chosen for the Eau de Toilette....

Reheis sweats it out as prototype wipes are tested. (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Reheis Inc has developed an antiperspirant wipes formulation based on Reach[R] 301 solution which, according to the company, is an enhanced efficacy, basic aluminium chloride active. Prototype wipes have been produced on a 5x7 inch `spun...

UK based Boxes Prestige has again been awarded for its creative packaging. (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... UK based Boxes Prestige has again been awarded for its creative packaging, this time supplied to Virgin Cosmetics Company's Christmas range. The manufacturer of high quality printed cartons for cosmetics and toiletries was honoured at the...

Canadian company, Amcor Twinpak-North America Inc has announced that it plans to broaden its plastic tube making capabilities by investing $14.7mn into building a new plant somewhere in the northeastern US, reports Plastics News.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Canadian company, Amcor Twinpak-North America Inc has announced that it plans to broaden its plastic tube making capabilities by investing $14.7mn into building a new plant somewhere in the northeastern US, reports Plastics News. The exact...

Flexicon (Europe) Ltd has launched, in conjunction with its US associates, a new website on equipment and systems for handling powder and bulk solid materials.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Flexicon (Europe) Ltd has launched, in conjunction with its US associates, a new website on equipment and systems for handling powder and bulk solid materials. The www.flexicon.co.uk site also features animations plus video segments...

Logtek has announced the launch of its TRACE 3, a new version of its successful computerised container tracking system.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Logtek has announced the launch of its TRACE 3, a new version of its successful computerised container tracking system. The primary feature of the system, says the company, is the facility to place orders for equipment online. Logtek says...

Orion is in hot water with latest system says Vivendi. (Packaging & Technology).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Orion is a new hot water sanitisation water purification range which has been designed specifically to comply with the stringent standards and regulations of the pharmaceutical industry. According to Vivendi Water Systems, which launched Orion,...

Proposals for packaging and waste laws to be changed. (Packaging & Technology).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The European Commission has presented a proposal to amend Directive (94/62/EC) on Packaging and Packaging waste. The current Directive aims to prevent, or at least minimise, the impact of packaging and packaging waste on the environment through...

Nor-Reg's machine capable of packaging 2,400 sachets per minute. (Packaging & Technology).(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Nor-Reg A/S, the Norwegian machine maker, has developed a new range of multi-lane machines that can pack over 2,400 sachets per minute, according to the company. The machines have a high operational speed, which comes from the introduction...

NPD Group Inc. (Personnel).(appoints Susan Pechman)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Susan Pechman (pictured) has recently been appointed chief Marketing officer for the NPD Group Inc, the provider of marketing information in the US. Pechman will report to the NPD president, North America, Bill Lucas. He said of Pechman's...

Amerchol Corporation. (Personnel).(appoints Denise Elias and Patricia Mayer)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... The subsidiary of Dow, Amerchol Corporation, a global manufacturer and marketer of performance chemicals for the personal care industry--primarily hair and skincare products--has made two new appointments in its marketing division. Denise...

Estee Lauder. (Personnel).(appoints Jim Nevins)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Jim Nevins has been appointed a Senior member of the team leading the conceptual Brand renewal process the brands for US-based Estee Lauder He will oversee global merchandising, store and package design, as well as brand operations and...

Dragoco Gerberding & Co AG. (Personnel).(appoints Scientific Advisory Board)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Manufacturer of active ingredients and functional products for cosmetics Dragoco Gerberding & Co AG has announced that it has appointed internationally esteemed scientists from the field of dermatology as members of the Scientific Advisory...

Avon Products Inc.(joined by W. Don Cornwall)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Bringing the number of directors to 11, Avon has announced that effective from the second of this month W Don Cornwall has joined the Board of directors at Avon Products Inc. Andrea Jung, ceo and chairman, said of his appointment, "His strong...

Givaudan.(appoints Kate Greene)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Kate Greene has been appointed director of Marketing in the fine fragrance division at Givaudan. She joins the creator and manufacturer of fragrance, flavour and speciality ingredients with 15 years in fragrance and cosmetics marketing.

The White Barn Candle Company.(appoints Christiane Michaels)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... Christiane Michaels has been appointed president of the home fragrance and decor company The White Barn Candle Company, which recently brought out a new fragrance line. This is a division of Bath & Body Works, part of Intimate Brands.

Boots Company.(appoints Nigel Rudd)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2002... According to a report in the Wall Street Journal Europe Nigel Rudd has been appointed deputy chairman at Boots Company. The move at the Health and Beauty retailer is effective immediately. Rudd, according to the newspaper, has been a...

Diary dates.(Calendar)
January 10, 2002... 23-25 January 2002 Color Cosmetics Summit Delray Beach Marriott Hotel Florida, US Tel: +1 207 781 9623 Fax: +1 207 781 2150 Described as the world's leading forum dedicated to assessing the major problems and opportunities for...

Yves Saint Laurent leaves behind a legacy of fashion and scents. (The Global Beauty News Bulletin).(Brief Article)
January 25, 2002... The founder and leader of his signature Yves Saint Laurent has retired. At a recent press conference, where he gave a frank speech about his past drug and drink problems, he thanked those who had helped and influenced him. Yves Saint...

Shiseido hopes to purchase its way out of its slump.(acquires Joico)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2002... The Japanese cosmetics and perfumery group Shiseido is pursuing its acquisitions policy with the purchase of the US haircare cosmetics company Joico. This is via its American subsidiary Zotos International. This is part of Shiseido's aim of...

The Chinese government has intensified its crackdown on pyramid sales.(Brief Article)
January 25, 2002... * The Chinese government has intensified its crackdown on pyramid sales, which are banned in the country, and is currently looking at international direct selling companies and their operations in relation to this, according to a report in The...

US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service.(essential oil imports)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2002... * The US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service has reported that the US imported essential oils worth $1.19mn from the Republic of Ireland in the first 10 months of 2001, compared with $1.39mn for the same period the year...

Freedonia Group Inc.(forecast for container demand)(Brief Article)
January 25, 2002... * In the US, the demand for containers in the cosmetic and toiletry industry is set to reach over 20 billion units by the year 2005, according to a report by Freedonia Group Inc. The company predicts that the skincare market is expected to see...