Cosmetics International articles from January 2004

Cosmetics International archives from January 2004

Cosmopolitan Cosmetics sets pace for 2004.
January 16, 2004... Cosmopolitan Cosmetics is getting 2004 off to a dynamic start with news of two new fragrance launches. Under the Rochas umbrella comes Rochas Poupee, the classic fragrance brand's first attempt to capture the imagination of a younger...

LVMH triumphs in battle with Morgan Stanley.(LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... A Paris court has ordered Morgan Stanley to pay 30m [euro] in damages to luxury goods group LVMH, bringing the companies' 14-month legal battle to an end. LVMH filed a lawsuit for 100m [euro] in October 2002, alleging that the investment...

KAO Corporation has announced that the Andrew Jergens Company (AJC), its wholly owned US subsidiary, is to change its name to Kao Brands Company in August.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... KAO CORPORATION has announced that the Andrew Jergens Company (AJC), its wholly owned US subsidiary, is to change its name to Kao Brands Company in August. The purpose of this is to "effectively integrate the operations of personal care brands...

Avon has said it expects sales for the fourth quarter 2003 to grow 13%, driven by a 16% increase in the sale of beauty products and a 9% increase in the number of active representatives.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... AVON HAS said it expects sales for the fourth quarter 2003 to grow 13%, driven by a 16% increase in the sale of beauty products and a 9% increase in the number of active representatives. Operating profit is expected to grow by more than 20%....

The LG Vina South Korean-Vietnamese cosmetics joint venture in Vietnam relaunched its E'zup cosmetics brand in mid-December, with the aim of increasing its market share, according to the Vietnamese News Agency.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... THE LG Vina South Korean-Vietnamese cosmetics joint venture in Vietnam relaunched its E'zup cosmetics brand in mid-December, with the aim of increasing its market share, according to the Vietnamese News Agency. The brand reportedly has a 6%...

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports.(International News)(wholesale price of soap and cosmetics)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... ISRAEL'S CENTRAL Bureau of Statistics reports that the wholesale price of soap and cosmetics in Israel in November was 0.5% higher than in October and 0.4% higher than in November 2002.

Henkel in acquisition overdrive.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... The German consumer goods and chemicals group Henkel has taken over the Californian hair cosmetics group Advanced Research Laboratories (ARL) in order to continue its expansion in the North American market. The company said the deal would...

Brazilian cosmetics growth slow but sure.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... The Brazilian cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances industry was worth US$3.3bn in 2002, a drop of US$300m on 2001. The fall in revenue reflects the series of currency devaluations which occurred in the second half of 2002. However, the...

Langhammer steps down as ceo at Estee Lauder.(International News)(Fred H. Langhammer)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Fred H Langhammer has stepped down as chief executive officer and board director of Estee Lauder, making way for William P Lauder, grandson of Estee Lauder and currently chief operating officer, to take over the position of ceo on 1 July. ...

LVMH continues refocusing strategy.(International News)(Tajan)(LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... LVMH has sold off its majority stake in art market sales company Tajan and will retain only a small minority stake in the enterprise. The deal is part of the luxury product group's strategy of refocusing on its core businesses. The company has...

L'Oreal buys China's Mininurse.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... L'Oreal has taken a further step in its advance into the Asian market with the purchase of the Chinese skincare brand Mininurse. The acquisition comes a few weeks after the French cosmetics major took a controlling interest in the Japanese...

Luxasia takes on Asia's growing spa industry.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Singapore-based Luxasia has embarked on its strategy to capitalise on Asia's growing spa and salon businesses. Since the beginning of 2003, the company has successfully taken over the exclusive distributorship of the Phytomer line of spa...

Arden & Wal-Mart to keep skincare simple.(International News)(Elizabeth Arden Co.)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Elizabeth Arden is taking its skincare knowledge to the mass market, with a new range that will be sold exclusively in Wal-Mart The Skinsimple collection of eight products will roll out to all 2200 Wal-Mart stores in March. "Elizabeth Arden...

Classified information ...(International News)(Classified Cosmetics agreement with Rachel Hunter)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Rachel Hunter has signed a multimillion dollar deal to become the face of California-based Classified Cosmetics, most famous for its ERA line of spray-on products. The three-year agreement will see Hunter represent the brand in global...

Colgate-Pamolive buys top oral care company.(International News)(Gaba Holding AG)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Colgate-Palmolive has strengthened its oral care portfolio with the acquisition of Swiss oral care manufacturer Gaba Holding AG. Gaba is a privately owned company whose brands include Elmex, Meridol and Aronal. Its products are sold in 15...

Aromatherapy boost in India.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... In an attempt to increase volume sales in India, Colgate-Palmolive has extended its Aromatherapy brand to perfumed talcum powders. Unlike the rest of the aromatherapy line, which consists of shower gels, hand-washes and soap, the talcum...

Australian brand Innoxa arrives in Malaysia.(International News)(Fidelity Frontier Sdn. Bhd., Ixora Corporation Sdn. Bhd.)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Malaysia's Fidelity Frontier and Ixora have teamed up to distribute Innoxa skincare products in Malaysia. Innoxa was developed by a French dermatologist and was previously marketed only in Europe, Australia and South Africa. Fidelity...

Gillette to build facility in Eastern Europe.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... US shaving giant Gillette hopes to cut costs and improve operational efficiency by moving all its European blade and razor manufacturing, packaging and warehouse operations to a single plant in Eastern Europe. The facility's location will...

Eastern promise ...(International News)(Alwyn Stephen has been appointed business development manager for Riviera Concepts)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Alwyn Stephen, founder of marketing consultancy firm Beauty Contact, has been appointed business development manager for Riviera Concepts, covering the entire Middle East region, plus North Africa, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Adrian...

Keyline Brands is now the official distributor of Disney toiletries in the UK.(European News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... KEYLINE BRANDS is now the official distributor of Disney toiletries in the UK. It already distributes Barbie toiletries, and John Kingham, business development director, said the two brands enjoyed heritage and trust with customers.

More than a quarter of UK cosmetics companies are making a loss, with half making a less than 5% return on investment, according to a report from Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.(European News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... MORE THAN a quarter of UK cosmetics companies are making a loss, with half making a less than 5% return on investment, according to a report from Plimsoll Publishing Ltd. "These figures show just how competitive the UK cosmetics industry has...

Decleor UK and Carita UK are now owned by Decleor SAS as part of Shiseido's global development strategy.(European News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... DECLEOR UK and Carita UK are now owned by Decleor SAS as part of Shiseido's global development strategy. David Lieber remains as managing director of both brands and will work closely with Herve Lesieur, president of Decleor SAS.

Douglas Holdings has announced that net sales during the first nine months of 2003 increased by 0.7% to 1.4bn [euro].(European News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... DOUGLAS HOLDINGS has announced that net sales during the first nine months of 2003 increased by 0.7% to 1.4bn [euro]. Provisional profits from this period--shortened to nine months due to a shareholders' decision to institute a financial year...

Juvena has announced that its new face care, the result of a partnership with skin reconstruction expert.(European News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... JUVENA has announced that its new face care, the result of a partnership with skin reconstruction expert Professor Odile Damour, will launch in April. Damour is head of the Laboratoire des Substituts Cutanes of the University of Lyon, a leading...

Harmony changes hands in 7.2m [pounds sterling] deal.(European News)(Epic Brand Investments)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Epic Brand Investments (EBI) has brought off another deal in partnership with the Dubai-based personal care products group Lornamead, with the acquisition of Harmony hairspray and a number of other key brands in a deal worth about 7.2m [pounds...

Dana relaunches Spanish favourite.(European News)(fragrance to be relaunched)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Spain's most popular fragrance among children is being relaunched with a new name and a new image. Chispas (meaning 'Sparkles') was originally launched in 1982 and quickly became embedded in consumers' conciousness with its now famous...

Ferrari fragrances go to Morris.(European News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Morris has claimed Ferrari. The beauty company, part of the Henkel group, has agreed contractual licensing terms with Ferrari SpA for the production and distribution in both Italy and abroad of Ferrari-branded fragrances. The exclusive product...

Tchibo gets EC green light over Beiersdorf buy.(European News)(Allianz)(European Commission)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... The European Commission has authorised the acquisition of Allianz's stake in Beiersdorf by the Tchibo group. The Commission said the operation did not pose any problem for the competition rules because the two companies were operating in...

Dior & Molton Brown open airport standalone stores.(European News)(Christian Dior Inc., Molton Brown Cosmetics in Heathrow Airport's Terminal Four)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... World Duty Free has upped its beauty offering at London's Heathrow's Terminal Four (T4), with a new fragrance area within its main store, and the opening of Christian Dior and Molton Brown standalones, which were opened by comedienne Ruby Wax....

Cosmetics International talks to Toni Mascolo, chairman & ceo, Toni & Guy, the international salon and hair care brand.(Q & A)
January 16, 2004... How did Toni & Guy start? My brother Guy and I come from an Italian hairdressing family--my father was a hairdresser, his father was a hairdresser and so was his father before him. My father wanted to come to London, so we came over and...

A relatively merry Christmas doesn't necessarily mean a particularly happy New Year, says Goldman Sachs.(European News)
January 16, 2004... We believe that overall the industry had an OK Christmas, although we would highlight the discrepancies between markets. While we are receiving positive feedback from the US prestige department stores, we believe store traffic in Europe was...

Mirato looks solid for 2004.(European News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Mirato appears to have ended 2003 with a bang. The established C&T company from Novara, northern Italy has issued strong results for the final quarter of last year, enabling management to revise estimated 2003 turnover upwards. Completed...

Tesco price cuts target Boots.(European News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... UK supermarket Tesco has begun 2004 with a 70m [pounds sterling] package of price cuts, mainly focusing on products in the health, beauty and baby care categories. More than 600 products have had their prices reduced by an average of 8%. ...

Swallowfield warns of weak 1H.(European News)(first half trading performance to be weaker)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Cosmetics manufacturer Swallowfield has warned that its first half trading performance will be weaker than at the same time last year, due to delayed orders from several customers and 'relatively weak background trading across toiletries and...

Men become top fragrance buyers.(European News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Britons' passion for perfume is increasing, with 88% of people (91% of women and 75% of men) wearing fragrance every day, according to a survey of 5000 people. Four years ago only 82% of the population wore fragrance daily (85% of women and 70%...

Dior looks to double sales by 2007.(European News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... The Dior couture brand, along with Dior cosmetics and perfumes, is already performing better than Gucci and to "about half of Louis Vuitton", according to the head of Dior Couture, Sidney Toledano, and will be generating group sales of around...

Clotilde Lucey reports on the latest German market statistics.(Market Focus)
January 16, 2004... Last summer's Sizzling temperatures were the major reason Germany's body care products enjoyed a 2.2% gain in sales to 11.3bn [euro] for 2003, according to the annual report of the Industrial Association for Bodycare and Detergent Products...

Estee Lauder has created Electric Intense LipCreme, a rich creamy lipstick featuring the Colour Memory Reflex Complex polymer to retain colour.(Product News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... ESTEE LAUDER has created Electric Intense LipCreme, a rich creamy lipstick featuring the Colour Memory Reflex Complex polymer to retain colour. There are 30 shades in all, each retailing at 14.50 [pounds sterling]. The product will be available...

Boots' 17 brand has stopped using the name Wild Hearts for its spring colour collection, after discovering that the name had already been trademarked by UK retailer Marks & Spencer, which uses it for an underwear range.(Product News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... BOOTS' 17 brand has stopped using the name Wild Hearts for its spring colour collection, after discovering that the name had already been trademarked by UK retailer Marks & Spencer, which uses it for an underwear range. The cosmetics collection...

Rimmel has created Metallic Stars Roller Shadow (4.99 [pounds sterling] each), six sparkly eyeshadow shades packaged in a rollerball applicator.(Product News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... RIMMEL HAS created Metallic Stars Roller Shadow (4.99 [pounds sterling] each), six sparkly eyeshadow shades packaged in a rollerball applicator. They launch this month. At the same time the company will launch Vinyl Stars Lip Gloss (4.49...

Calypso, Lancaster's spring collection, will hit counters on 23 January.(Product News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... CALYPSO, LANCASTER'S spring collection, will hit counters on 23 January. It is based on exotic islands, and will include a limited edition scent (20 [pounds sterling] for 30ml, 25 [pounds sterling] for 50ml) which mixes notes of wild pear,...

YSL launches pollution-fighting cream.(Product News)(Yves Saint Laurent introduces new skincare product)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Yves Saint Laurent has teamed up with GISCA (Group of Scientific Interest in Advanced Cosmetology) to develop a skincare product that will protect skin from the effects of pollution. According to YSL, the diversity of pollutants and their...

Versace's glamour comes to UK.(Product News)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Versace will launch Glam, the newest fragrance under its Jeans Couture banner, in the UK in March. The product began its international roll out last autumn. The scent is designed to capture the flashes of neon that light up city streets,...

Picture perfect ...(Product News)(new Shiseido cosmetics collection)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... The star product in Shiseido The Makeup's spring/summer collection is the new Perfecting Lipstick, containing moisturising Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE and Full Saturated Color Powder for intense colour. It is available in 11 shades, each retailing...

High-performance body care from Lauder.(Product News)(Estee Lauder to launch Body Performance range of high-performance body care products)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Estee Lauder has created Body Performance, a quartet of high-performance body care products to smooth skin while minimising the appearance of cellulite. Europe will be the key region for the launch, says the company, because there the body...

Lynx & Impulse to revive body spray category.(Product News)(Lever Faberge is launching two body spray fragrances)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Lever Faberge is breathing new life into the UK body spray market, by launching two body spray fragrances--one under its Lynx men's brand and one under the Impulse umbrella. Lynx Touch launches this month, one year after the successful...

Lancome shows its true colors.(Product News)(launches new foundation called Color ID)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Lancome has announced a 'breakthrough' in foundation with its Color ID product, which goes on counter next month, priced 20.50 [pounds sterling]. The company claims that most women own two or three different foundations as they struggle to...

Juvena ups anti-ageing ante.(Product News)(to launch Deliner, Eye Deliner Day and Eye Deliner Night skin care products)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Fifty years after Juvena was established, it introduces its latest breakthrough in anti-ageing. At the end of this month, under the Juvenance banner, the company will launch Deliner, Eye Deliner Day and Eye Deliner Night, three new...

Guiding light ...(Product News)(Guerlain's Divinora spring cosmetics collection)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Guerlain's Divinora spring collection was designed by Olivier Echaudemaison, who envisioned products full of pearly particles and fine powders, to help women 'enhance and illuminate'. The star product is Ombre Eclat Palette (30.50 [pounds...

Nu Skin launches at-home microdermabrasion ...(Product News)(introduces Polishing Peel)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... The trend for at-home microdermabrasion products continues with the introduction of Polishing Peel from direct seller Nu Skin. "Although more and more consumers have come to appreciate the benefits of cosmetic procedures such as chemical...

... And so does La Prairie.(Product News)(two new microdermabrasion products introduced)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... La Prairie's new microdermabrasion system comprises two products, designed to be used together every other day for a week, before a five-day break is taken. After this initial period, the products should be used once a week. The first...

Hoffmann introduces SqueezeTop tin.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Switzerland-based packaging company Hoffmann has created the SqueezeTop tin, a pocket-sized tin, which can be opened with one hand. It comes in round, oval, curved or flat forms and the cover is opened and lifted off when squeezed at two...

Closures improve brand loyalty.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Zeller Plastik has developed a range of closures with shaped openings that can dispense personal care products in shapes ranging from stars to clovers. The company claims these unique patterns, which can be customised to meet specific...

New ingredient to replace glycerine in moisturisers?(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... National Starch Personal Care used the recent SCC Technical Meeting in New York to launch two new ingredients. The first of these, Hydrovance Moisturizing Agent, claims to be as effective as glycerine, the industry benchmark, but without...

Johnsen & Jorgensen launches comprehensive website.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Johnsen & Jorgensen has launched a website (www.jjpack.com), which gives the details and specifications of thousands of bottles and packages for the personal care market. "We took time to plan and develop our website," said sales director...

Rexam has announced that Stefan Angwald is to succeed Rolf Borjesson as chief executive officer.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... REXAM HAS announced that Stefan Angwald is to succeed Rolf Borjesson as chief executive officer. Angwald joined the company on 5 January 2004 as director and chief executive officer designate, and will assume the role of ceo after the AGM at...

Alcan has now secured more than 93% of share capital in Pechiney, and the end of Jean-Pierre Rodier's term as chairman and chief executive officer of Pechiney has been announced.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... ALCAN HAS now secured more than 93% of share capital in Pechiney, and the end of Jean-Pierre Rodier's term as chairman and chief executive officer of Pechiney has been announced. Pechiney directors Francois Aillerat, Etienne Davignon,...

Valois has announced the appointment of Laurence Peyronnet as business development manager for its pharmaceutical division, where she will direct marketing for the multidose spray pumps product range.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... VALOIS HAS announced the appointment of Laurence Peyronnet as business development manager for its pharmaceutical division, where she will direct marketing for the multidose spray pumps product range. Peyronnet was previously business...

The Pechiney Soplaril Flexible Europe division of Pechiney has created Xtra Deep Picture, a new printing concept which allows manufacturers to give their products an 'unmatched' three-dimensional appearance.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... THE PECHINEY Soplaril Flexible Europe division of Pechiney has created Xtra Deep Picture, a new printing concept which allows manufacturers to give their products an 'unmatched' three-dimensional appearance. The process uses a multiplane image...

Ditone labels Charlie Christmas gift sets.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Revlon has enlisted Ditone Labels to create a label for its recent Charlie Christmas gift sets, which contained a Charlie fragrance and gift--either a free shower gel and body puff (with Charlie Red) or a small blue purse (with Charlie Blue)....

Virgin Vie chooses bottles from IBC.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Virgin Vie has chosen both standard and customised products from International Bottle Company (IBC) to house the products in its Goddess and Icon ranges. For the Miracle Moisturiser in both ranges, IBC created a custom-designed acid etched...

Axilone caps it for Lopez.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Cosmetics giant Coty chose Axilone USA, a subsidiary of the Ileos Group, to produce the cap and collar for its Still Jennifer Lopez fragrance, the second scent from the singer and actress. Axilone had also produced the metal collar for Glow by...

Cebal turns RoC tube to gold.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Johnson & Johnson's RoC brand highlighted the quality of its Retin-Ox Correxion Nuit range by packaging the cream in a gold laminate tube from Cebal, a subsidiary of Pechiney. The tube has high barrier properties to ensure its contents are not...

Karp makes way for new head at Aramis.(Technology & Packaging)(John Karp to be succeeded by Fabrice Weber at Estee Lauder division)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... John Karp, responsible for the launch of Aramis Life and the development of the Donna Karan franchise, has left his position as president of the Aramis and designer fragrances division at The Estee Lauder Companies. Karp had led the division...

Ozwald Boateng, the Ghanaian-born UK-based couturier, is to take over as creative head of Givenchy Homme, part of the LVMH group.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Ozwald Boateng, the Ghanaian-born UK-based couturier, is to take over as creative head of Givenchy Homme, part of the LVMH group. His first task will be to design a line of men's luggage. Some of Boateng's key clients, including Mick Jagger and...

DCS Europe chief named as one of UK's top entrepreneurs.(Technology & Packaging)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... The founder of DCS Europe, the UK's biggest distributor of toiletries and household goods, has ranked tenth in a list of Britain's Top 100 Entrepreneurs. Denys Shortt, who formed the company in 1994, said he was thrilled to be featured in...

CPL makes changes to home team.(Technology & Packaging)(Nick Pickthall and Liz Carter join CPL Aromas)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... Fragrance house CPL Aromas has strengthened its UK team with two new appointments. Nick Pickthall, formerly general manager of CPL Aromas Colombia, has returned to the UK to take up the position of UK sales director, a role in which he...

Shiseido-owned Decleor and Carita UK has promoted Carolyn Taylor to executive commercial director.(People)
January 16, 2004... SHISEIDO-OWNED DECLEOR and Carita UK has promoted Carolyn Taylor to executive commercial director. Taylor has been with the company for 10 years, most recently as marketing director; she will now oversee the marketing department, training...

Dusseldorf.(People)(trade fair Beauty International Dusseldorf has appointed Helmut Winkler its new project manager)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... PROFESSIONAL COSMETICS trade fair Beauty International Dusseldorf has appointed a new project manager. Heinz Kusters will hand over the reins to Helmut Winkler, who has worked as project manager at Messe Dusseldorf GmbH since 1989.

World Duty Free.(People)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... WORLD DUTY Free has reported that Alyson Reilly, director of product strategy and development, has left the company after seven years. Trading director Andrew Bailey will absorb Reilly's responsibilities.

Givaudan Scientist Dr Roman Kaiser has had a newly discovered orchid species, the Coryanthes kaiseriana G Gerlach.(People)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... GIVAUDAN SCIENTIST Dr Roman Kaiser has had a newly discovered orchid species, the Coryanthes kaiseriana G Gerlach, named after him, in recognition for his research in the field of orchid scents.

Arcade Marketing.(People)(vice president Mary S. Weiser appointed to the board of governors of Cosmetic Executive Women)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... MARY S WEISER, vice president of Arcade Marketing, has been appointed to the board of governors of Cosmetic Executive Women. Weiser has spent 15 years at Arcade Marketing, before which she held positions at CBS, American Express and Elizabeth...

Procter & Gamble.(People)(board of directors elected John P Goodwin treasurer of the company)(Brief Article)
January 16, 2004... PROCTER & GAMBLE'S board of directors has elected John P Goodwin treasurer of the company, effective 1 February 2004.

Diary dates.(Calendar)
January 16, 2004... > DIARY DATES > 16-17 FEBRUARY Venue: Raffles The Plaza Hotel, Singapore COSMETICS, SKINCARE & Tel: +65 6536 8676 FRAGRANCES FORUM Fax: +65 6536 4356 ...

Riviera signs Rowley & unveils Lepore scent.(Riviera Concepts contracts with Cynthia Rowley)
January 30, 2004... This year looks set to be a busy one for Canadian fragrance creator and marketer Riviera Concepts. Last week it announced the signing of US clothing and accessories designer Cynthia Rowley, while this week saw the company unveil the debut...

Coty & Cole waste no time.(Kenneth Cole introduces new perfume)(Brief Article)
January 30, 2004... Just five months after his men's fragrance Black hit counters, Kenneth Cole is back with a women's version of the scent, designed to appeal to the urban, sophisticated female. It is the first Kenneth Cole fragrance to be produced by...

Morgan Stanley has decided to stop publishing reports on LVMH following a court ruling that found the bank guilty of bias.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 30, 2004... MORGAN STANLEY has decided to stop publishing reports on LVMH following a court ruling that found the bank guilty of bias. Morgan Stanley is standing by its top-rated analyst Claire Kent and her work and will appeal against the ruling.

Kanebo and Kao Corporation's agreement to consolidate their cosmetics businesses has been postponed for a second time.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 30, 2004... KANEBO AND Kao Corporation's agreement to consolidate their cosmetics businesses has been postponed for a second time. When the companies first announced their plans back in October, the formal agreement was expected in December 2003. The...

Limited Brands is altering the distribution of its Aura Science products, by closing the nine freestanding stores and selling the products through its Victoria's Secret Beauty (VSB) stores.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 30, 2004... LIMITED BRANDS is altering the distribution of its Aura Science products, by closing the nine freestanding stores and selling the products through its Victoria's Secret Beauty (VSB) stores. Following a test in 25 VSB stores in 2003, the...

Coty is to sell its Chinese cosmetics and skincare brand Yue-Sai to L'Oreal.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 30, 2004... COTY IS to sell its Chinese cosmetics and skincare brand Yue-Sai to L'Oreal. Yue-Sai's products are sold in 240 cities across China and last year the brand achieved sales of $47.4m.

Hairmax International hopes to acquire independently owned salons.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 30, 2004... HAIRMAX INTERNATIONAL hopes to acquire independently owned salons within the $250,000-$1m range and rebrand them as Hairmax salons.

Avon banks on new credit card.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 30, 2004... How about a credit card with that lipstick? That's the question flowing from the lips of Avon representatives these days as the company rolls out the new Avon Platinum Visa Card from Bank One. The unusual alliance with a credit card company...

Body Shop to trial loyalty programme.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 30, 2004... The Body Shop experienced poor sales this Christmas after it decided to reduce the discounting that had bolstered Christmas sales in previous years. Retail sales were down 1% in the 10-week period to 3 January, with comparable store sales...

LVMH sells Bliss to Starwood hotels.(International News)(Brief Article)
January 30, 2004... LVMH is continuing its programme of offloading non-core beauty brands with the sale of its Bliss brand to Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, owner of the W and Sheraton hotel chains. Bliss currently operates three stand-alone day spas,...