Cosmetics International articles from January 2008

Cosmetics International archives from January 2008

L'Oreal broadens professional reach in US with acquisition of Columbia Beauty Supply.
January 11, 2008... French beauty giant L'Oreal has made its third acquisition in the US professional hair care sector in less than a year with the purchase of Columbia Beauty Supply. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Columbia...

Ascendia back on track to restart healing process.
January 11, 2008... After a nasty wobble, Ascendia Brands has its finances back on a secure footing. The US personal care manufacturer had run into problems with its senior lenders, who were threatening to pull the plug on its $160m first and second wave lien...

Bidders circle round Word Duty Free.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... With a final deal said to be on the cards for the middle of this month, the line-up of potential bidders for World Duty Free appears to be getting longer and longer. Owner BAA officially put the company up for sale in mid December...

Organic Apoteke sets its sights on international selective expansion.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... UK organic skin care company Organic Apoteke is moving into a new expansionist phase in 2008 by launching into House of Fraser department stores in the UK, Henri Bendel, Studio at Fred Segal, Macy's and Sephora in the US and new international...

Henkel is partnering with internet social network Facebook to drive interest in its Schwarzkopf Live Colour XXL brand.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Henkel is partnering with internet social network Facebook to drive interest in its Schwarzkopf Live Colour XXL brand. The Studbook site will invite women to compete for a place in the Live XXL League Table for Irresistible Women, gathering...

Nearly a year after its sale to Kemira, Tri-K Industries has changed its name to Kemira Speciality, Inc.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Nearly a year after its sale to Kemira, Tri-K Industries has changed its name to Kemira Speciality, Inc. The Finnish ingredients company bought Tri-K in April 2007 to reflect its stronger focus on the global cosmetics industry.

Israeli contract manufacturer and importer Royal Cosmetics says it has earmarked NIS.
January 11, 2008... Israeli contract manufacturer and importer Royal Cosmetics says it has earmarked NIS 1m to help it expand into a further 100 sales points in 2008 and to build its customer base from 15 companies and beauty schools to 30.

Dubai-based Swiss Arabian Perfume Group has earmarked Dh 100m for its third phase of expansion.
January 11, 2008... Dubai-based Swiss Arabian Perfume Group has earmarked Dh 100m for its third phase of expansion. A report in Khaleej Times says Swiss Arabian plans to double its outlets to 160 over the next two years and move from the store within store format...

Leading contender Carrefour has pulled out of the auction for Turkish retail group Migros Turk.
January 11, 2008... Leading contender Carrefour has pulled out of the auction for Turkish retail group Migros Turk, leaving three private equity bidders and Croatia's Agrokor to battle it out. However, there is speculation that the tough global credit market will...

German market shakes off VAT fears and predicts more growth for 2008.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Cosmetics sales in Germany for 2007 grew an estimated 3.6% to 12.32bn [euro] despite the continued weakness of overall consumer spending, according to the trade association IKW. While hair care remains the single largest market segment,...

German discounters are on the move.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Boundaries are shifting as Germany's aggressive grocery retailers and discounters are raising the stakes in the fight for market share. The German grocery discount sector is traditionally dominated by Aldi and Lidl. Aldi is the market...

Vera Wang taps into flower power.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Everything's coming up flowers for Vera Wang this spring. Bouquet, part of her signature collection, and Flower Princess, part of the popular Princess line, will launch this April. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Created by Givaudan, Bouquet...

Cosmetics industry mourns Shu Uemura.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ground-breaking Japanese make-up artist Shu Uemura died of pneumonia on 29 December, aged 79. Born in Tokyo in 1928, Uemura began his career as a Hollywood make-up artist in 1955. He returned to Japan permanently...

Dermoestitica funds expansion plans with Ultralase sale to 3i.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Having added Agent Provocateur to its beauty portfolio, which also includes Selective Beauty, 3i has now turned its attention to the rapidly growing cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatment market. The private equity group has bought...

Luxury C&T hits lull in Germany.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(cosmetics and toiletries)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... According to VKE, an association of 50 premium C&T retailers, the German prestige market in 2007 hasn't lived up to expectations. When polled, 57% of VKE members said that they managed some increase in turnover, while 33% registered a...

FiberMark gains a secure footing.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Premium packager FiberMark has been acquired by American Securities Capital Partners. The deal--terms of which have not been disclosed--is intended to enable FiberMark to grow its range of products and markets served. Its existing...

Lancome signs Anne Hathaway.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Lancome International)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cosmetics giant Lancome (L'Oreal) has announced US actress Anne Hathaway as its new brand ambassador. The Devil Wears Prada star will appear in print and television advertisements for the company's upcoming...

Avon lifts savings but cuts 2400 jobs.(COMPANY ANALYSIS)(Avon Products Inc.)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Avon says that now its final inititatives of the restruturing programme it began in 2005 are laid out, it should make savings of $430m by 2011-2012. The company had previously predicted savings of $300m, a figure it is confident of...

Spanish skin care rises 6.7%.(COMPANY ANALYSIS)
January 11, 2008... The Spanish facial skin care category grew 6.7% to 1.23bn [euro] in 2005-2007, pushing the total market to 4.85bn, [euro] according to a recent report. DBK says skin care was the most dynamic sector of the Spanish cosmetics market,...

Coty continues its push to become a top five global beauty player by creating a more diverse product mix and strengthening its international reach. In the first of a new series, Euromonitor's Diana Dodson does a Swot analysis.(COMPANY ANALYSIS)
January 11, 2008... Coty announced sales of $3.3bn for the end of fiscal 2007, making it the world's 12th largest cosmetics and toiletries player. In value terms this represents a 100% rise in sales since 2001 and illustrates just how aggressively Coty is pursuing...

P&G sues Blue Cross.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Procter & Gamble has filed a lawsuit in the US against Blue Cross Laboratories, accusing it of infringing its Herbal Essences trade dress. PSG alleges that the private label manufacturer is distributing look-alike shampoos and conditioners...

Naturex acquires Berkem's Actifs Innovants division.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Having earmarked 35m [euro] for acquisitions back in November 2006, Naturex has this month spent 9.5m [euro] on purchasing Berkem's Actifs Innovants division. The acquisition includes clinically tested and trademarked plant extracts for...

Varvatos creates female fragrance and extends men's portfolio.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Four months after Shiseido decided to hold onto the John Varvatos business, while selling its progenitor Zirh, the licence is justifying its owner's faith. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The licence is about to make a spectacular entry into...

Collistar has made a grand entrance onto the German market.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Collistar has made a grand entrance onto the German market. The Italian beauty company has a make-up island in German perfumery chain Douglas" flagship store in Frankfurt, where it offers make-up and treatment products along with personalised...

Just past its 10th anniversary, Chantecaille now has retail sales of $30m. Alex Chantecaille tells Cosmetics International how the company puts ethical concerns at the heart of its business.(INDUSTRY INSIGHT)(Company overview)
January 11, 2008... Chantecaille is very much a family affair. Founded in 1997 by Prescriptives cofounder Sylvie Chantecaille, daughter Olivia collaborates on the creation of the company's luxurious skin care, fragrance and colour cosmetics ranges while her other...

Deals outlook for 2008? Hang on till second half.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Last year was big for private equity. According to data provider Dealogic, UK private equity deals alone amounted to 35bn [pounds sterling] on 244 buyouts-and that was just for the first half of the year. But what about the buyout outlook...

Christmas trading finds winners & losers among beauty retailers.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Although Christmas can usually be relied on to give sales a massive present-buying lift, analysts reckon Christmas 2007 was different. "There was definitely heavier discounting going on this year," said retail...

LVMH finally lands Les Echos.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Luxury goods manufacturer LVMH has finally taken control of leading French financial daily Les Echos for 240m. [euro] French anti-trust authorities have backed the deal. However, the deal is dependent on LVMH selling its Les Echos rival La...

Bullish forecast from Inter Parfums.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Inter Parfums has issued European sales guidance for 2008. The premium fragrance company's management claims that projected net sales should hit $437m in 2008, which is approximately 15.6 % higher than 2007's $378 total. Inter Parfums'...

L'Oreal board chairman Lindsay Owen-Jones has bought 300,000 shares in the company.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... L'Oreal board chairman Lindsay Owen-Jones has bought 300,000 shares in the company. According to the French market regulator, Owen-Jones paid 17.62m [euro] for the stake. Owen-Jones stepped down as ceo in April 2006.

Swiss raw materials supplier Lonza has agreed to sell approximately 90% of its shares in Polynt to Polimeri Speciali.(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Swiss raw materials supplier Lonza has agreed to sell approximately 90% of its shares in Polynt to Polimeri Speciali. The Italian company, which is indirectly controlled by Investindustrial, will pay Lonza 3.67 [euro] per share. Lonza will...

Natural ingredients specialist Naturex has boosted its plant flavourings portfolio with the acquisition of US-based Chart Corporation.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Natural ingredients specialist Naturex has boosted its plant flavourings portfolio with the acquisition of US-based Chart Corporation. Headquartered in Avignon, France, Naturex operates in 31 countries and plans to establish a subsidiary in...

US retail group Bed Bath & Beyond says its net sales rose 10% to $1.79bn in the third quarter of fiscal 2007.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... US retail group Bed Bath & Beyond says its net sales rose 10% to $1.79bn in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Comparable store sales, however, grew just 0.8% compared to growth of 4.6% in the same period in 2006. The group has 947 stores in the...

M&A Investment Funds has increased its stake in iconic American beauty company Elizabeth Arden from 5.18% to 10.17%.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... M&A Investment Funds has increased its stake in iconic American beauty company Elizabeth Arden from 5.18% to 10.17%. The finance group now has shared voting power over approximately 2.9m shares, according to a filing with the US Securities and...

New super department store coalition mooted for Europe.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new European department store group made up of Karstadt, La Rinascente and Printemps is in the offing. Essen-based German retailer Arcandor AG is behind the premium department store move. Peter Wolf, chairman...

Ferragamo in good shape for flotation.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Italian luxury fragrance house Ferragamo Parfums saw double-digit growth in 2007, with a 24% hike in wholesale value thanks to the successful launches of F by Ferragamo for men and Incanto Shine. Ferragamo says...

Baugur stays loyal to troubled UK high street.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Icelandic investment group Baugur, which owns stakes in French Connection, Woolworths and House of Fraser (HoF), says it is not about to sell any of its British investments--at least for the moment--despite their falling values thanks to...

Swallowfield profits to hit target.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... UK-based cosmetics and personal care contract manufacturer Swallowfield says its first-half pre-tax profits are expected to meet current market estimates. Swallowfield also says a new sale and leaseback arrangement on its Lowmoor warehouse...

Shares latest.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Market share report)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 20/12/07 3/1/08 % CHANGE BIGGEST GAINERS SWALLOFIELD 0.70 [pounds 0.77 [pounds +10.36% ...

Darphin takes a calm approach.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Darphin has extended its Intral skin care line to care for skit maae sensitive by hereditary factors and modern stresses. The company nas therefore developed Calm Complex, a blend of camomile extract. polysaccharides, hawthorn and peony...

Love is in the air for Gaultier.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Cosmetics industry introduced Gaultier2(perfume).)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shiseide's Beaute Prestige International has revealed the romantic side of Gaultier2 with a limited edition scent inspired by young love. The Eau d'Amour limited edition unisex fragrance features notes of...

Sisley has all the white moves.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... French botanical skin care specialist Sisley has added a milk cleanser to range. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Phyto-Blanc Lightening Cleansing Milk contains natural lightening extracts such as white mulberry, lemon and scutellaria as well as...

Dove to make shower sector fly.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unilever's beauty brand, Dove, says it will drive value in me shower category with me launcn of Suoreme Cream Oi Body Washes. Available in Luscious Velvet. Sleek Satin and Fine Silk variants, the range s set to...

February will see the introduction of five Nail Spa Club products from Coty's Miss Sporty brand.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 11, 2008... February will see the introduction of five Nail Spa Club products from Coty's Miss Sporty brand. A base coat, hardener, whitener, vitamin cocktail and top coat combine to create the range. The products are priced 1.99 [euro] each and will be...

Molton Brown has created a bath and body duo which is said to be perfect for the weary traveller.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Molton Brown has created a bath and body duo which is said to be perfect for the weary traveller. Travel-reviving cempaka bath & shower and body lotion are said to rebalance, refresh and rehydrate the skin with Balinese cempaka leaf oil....

Agent Provacateur has created a second limited edition of Strip.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Agent Provacateur has created a second limited edition of Strip. Part of Selective Beauty's portfolio, the fragrance is said to have a rebellious, artistic streak, with a photographic image of a naked female body emblazoned on the signature...

La Creme Beaute Nuit is the latest luxury skin care treatment from La Biosthetique.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 11, 2008... La Creme Beaute Nuit is the latest luxury skin care treatment from La Biosthetique. The cream promises overnight cell renewal thanks to Arctic berry oils, iris-derived phytohormones, hibiscus and algae extracts. Priced 160 [euro] for 75ml, the...

Andy Warhol Union Square is the second Warhol fragrance from US niche company Bond No.9.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 11, 2008... Andy Warhol Union Square is the second Warhol fragrance from US niche company Bond No.9. The seductive green floral is said to capture the smell of spring that Warhol loved so much, with a mix of sweet and cool notes such as lily of the valley,...

Liz Earle beats the blues.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Liz Earle is seeing in the new year with a trio of energising skin care products to help detox the body after the party season. The latest line in the Naturally Active Skincare range includes Energising Body...

Estee Lauder breezes through.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Estee Lauder is adding a new twist to its classic White Linen fragrance with a new scent for the spring. Pure White Linen Breeze is described as feminine, fresh and youthful. The scent combines citrus notes and florals with notes of...

Toni & Guy stays colourful.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Salon stars Toni & Guy's professional hair care range, label.m, has launched its first colour enhancing shampoo and conditioner. The company says the products are suitable for all hair types. [ILLUSTRATION...

John Frieda dreams up overnight sensation for hair.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Twenty years after the launch of his ground-breaking Frizz-Ease Serum, John Frieda has introduced a night-time treatment. The Kao-owned company describes Frizz-Ease Overnight Repair Creme Serum as another...

Cold comfort from La Prairie.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] La Prairie has created two wipeoff cleansers to kick off an antiageing skin care routine. Cellular Comforting Cleansing Emulsion and Cellular Cleansing Water Eyes.Face both contain a synergistic blend of...

The rise of the house of Usher.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Hip hop star Usher says his first fragrance duo by Liz Claiborne represents both strength and sexiness. Usher for Women is a fruity floral with top notes of redcurrant, pink freesia and apple blossom resting on a heart of frangipani,...

Packaging player Pfeiffer has sped up its supply times for production lotion pumps to six weeks.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 11, 2008... Packaging player Pfeiffer has sped up its supply times for production lotion pumps to six weeks. In order to meet increasing market demands, the company has implemented a new manufacturing structure which enables it to produce a selection of...

In a bid to reduce its carbon emissions, paperboard group Iggesund has is reducing its use of fossil fuel by three quarters.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 11, 2008... In a bid to reduce its carbon emissions, paperboard group Iggesund has is reducing its use of fossil fuel by three quarters. The reduction will be made at Iggesund Bruk, where the company's flagship product, Invercote, is produced. "We plan a...

Cognex Corporation, producer of machine vision sensors, has unveiled a vision software technology allowing manufacturers to inspect the entire cylindrical surface of bottles, cans and vials without need for orientation or accurate position.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 11, 2008... Cognex Corporation, producer of machine vision sensors, has unveiled a vision software technology allowing manufacturers to inspect the entire cylindrical surface of bottles, cans and vials without need for orientation or accurate position. The...

Rexam has sold its one billionth foamer pump, in the form of a Natural T1 pump, since 2002.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 11, 2008... Rexam has sold its one billionth foamer pump, in the form of a Natural T1 pump, since 2002. The US consumer packaging giant estimates that the number of foamers laid end to end would stretch more than five times round the Earth's circumference,...

AMI looks on the white side.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ingredients manufacturer Alban Muller International has introduced a preservative-free whitening cosmetic active designed to lighten the complexion and reduce brown marks on light skin. Whitami contains extract...

QSLD pounces to attract young urbanites with Puma perfumes.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Puma licence holder Procter & Gamble Prestige has enlisted French designer Jacques Boudard to create the coffret for its I'm Going scents for men and women. The founder of French/US design house QSLD designed a...

Symrise follows nature's law.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 11, 2008... German fragrance and flavours supplier Symrise has unveiled new natural phytochemical ingredients formulated from plant extracts. The Actipone range combines a variety of natural plant extracts from Asia, Europe and Africa, including herbal...

Alpha Packaging extends range.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Alpha Packaging in the US has extended its line of PET personal care packaging with the introduction of several new narrow neck oblong bottles. The PET drug oblongs come in 2oz and 6oz sizes, and feature a sloped shoulder and straight...

MBF blends in with Clarins.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] French personal care packaging manufacturer MBF has created the packaging for the My Blend personal care line from Dr Olivier Courtin, son of Clarins founder Jacques Courtin. The packaging comprises 15ml and 50ml...

Cenveo acquires Rex Corp.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Graphic communications company Cenveo is moving into personal care packaging after reaching an agreement to acquire Rex Corporation. The transaction is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2008. Rex generates an annual turnover...

Fighting for the forest.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 11, 2008... FIGHTING FOR THE FOREST: TricorBraun is doing its bit to save the Amazonian rainforest by supplying environmentally friendly packaging to Amazonia Nutrients. The aluminium cans and polypropylene bottles and tubes destined for the Brazilian...

Standard-Knapp stops jams.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Packaging machinery manufacturer Standard-Knapp has unveiled a new machine which claims to eliminate packing lane jams. The Bottle Laner contains a sensor which counts each bottle that passes through, thus determining that each downstream...

Dow finds its place in the sun.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 11, 2008... Silicones manufacturer Dow Corning has introduced a new range of sun care ingredients said to offer longer lasting formulations, with higher SPF protection and anti-ageing properties. The formulations include Refreshing Sun, Younger Sun, Sun...

Berry finds a willing captive.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Berry Plastics Corporation merge with Captive Plastics Inc.)(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... US-based packaging company Berry Plastics Corporation has bought Captive Plastics Inc, part of the First Atlantic Capital portfolio. Berry has agreed to pay $500m cash for 100% of Captive's outstanding common tock. Ira Boots, chairman and...

DSM invests in catalysts with new Novomer acquisition.(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... DSM Venturing, the corporate venture unit of Royal DSM has bought US new materials company Novomer Inc. Novomer is developing catalyst technology that uses carbon dioxide and other renewable materials to produce performance polymers,...

WWP tube design eliminates traditional filling problems.
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] US packaging company World Wide Packaging has launched a new range of patented onepiece oval tubes. The lightweight, seamless polyethylene tubes are available in a range of sizes and are said to be ideal for...

McGowan takes throne at Crown.(PEOPLE)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Crown Holdings' Americas Division has a new president. Raymond L McGowan Jr has succeeded Frank J Mechura, who will retire at the end of this month. McGowan was promoted from his position as president of...

Gretchen Price takes over as Philosphy cfo.(PEOPLE)(Cosmetics industry appointed Gretchen Price as its chief financial officer. )(Brief article)
January 11, 2008... Philosophy has named Gretchen Price as its new chief financial officer. Before taking a leave of absence in March, Price had been with Procter & Gamble for 31 years, most recently as the company's vice president of finance, global...

Symriea has appointed Andreas Schmid as head of its corporate supervisory board.(PEOPLE)
January 11, 2008... Symriea has appointed Andreas Schmid as head of its corporate supervisory board. Schmid, who is also chairman of the board at chocolate manufacturer Barry Callsbeut, succeeds Goran Lundberg, who has left the board. Additionally, Sanna...

Elisa Seminari as taken over as exhibition manager for In-Cosmetics Asia and In-Cosmetics India.(PEOPLE)
January 11, 2008... Elisa Seminari as taken over as exhibition manager for In-Cosmetics Asia and In-Cosmetics India. An Italian national, Seminari has experience as sales manager for Reed Exhibitions in Milan. Prior to joining Read's In-Cosmatics group, Seminari...

Jyrki Maki-Kala has been appointed president of Kemira Pulp & Paper and a member of the company's management board.(PEOPLE)
January 11, 2008... Jyrki Maki-Kala has been appointed president of Kemira Pulp & Paper and a member of the company's management board. Previously Kemira's vice president, Finance & Control, Maki-Kala took up his new position on 1 January and reports to cso Hard...

DSM has positioned its Dyneema division into a separate business group within the Performance Materials cluster.(PEOPLE)
January 11, 2008... DSM has positioned its Dyneema division into a separate business group within the Performance Materials cluster. Christopher Dardel has been appointed business group director of the business, reporting directly to the managing board of...

With a new serum under its belt, Zelens Skin Science shows signs of wanting to grow into a heavyweight niche brand. Managing director Elliot Goldstein tells Cosmetics International how he plans to take the brand into new markets and new product categories.(Q & A)(Interview)
January 11, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How would you describe Zelens Skin Science? It's a very high end skin care brand, somewhere between luxury brands like La Prairie, Kanebo and La Met and doctors brands such as Dr Brandt. We're not a...

Diary dates.(Diary entry)
January 11, 2008... DIARY DATES > 15-17 JANUARY Venue: New International Exhibition Centre, 2008 Shanghai, China Tel: +39 02 796 420 COSMOPROF SHANGHAI Fax: +39 02 45 47 08 281 ...

Abercrombie & Fitch makes move on personal care.
January 25, 2008... After a successful test run, US specialty apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, has decided to roll-out a new personal care line into its Hollister Co. and Abercrombie & Fitch stores this year. A body collection has been on trial in 80 of...

Dunhill captures spirit of London with new fragrance.
January 25, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Quintessential British brand Dunhill chose London's Selfridges department store to launch its latest fragrance dunhill LONDON. "Dunhill has a close and thriving relationship between a respect for its heritage and...

The trade in counterfeit products in the United Arab Emirates rose from $670m to $696m in 2006, according to KPMG.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 25, 2008... * The trade in counterfeit products in the United Arab Emirates rose from $670m to $696m in 2006, according to KPMG. Most of these products came from China, Singapore, Malaysia and India, and 5.9% were cosmetics.

BeeCeuticals has settled its case with Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 25, 2008... * BeeCeuticals has settled its case with Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG. The skin care company had accused the makers of Bee Movie of trademark infringement over the phrase "give bees a chance". Details of the settlement have...

L'Oreal has denied reports that it is about to sign up the Spice Girls to front a new hair care campaign.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 25, 2008... * L'Oreal has denied reports that it is about to sign up the Spice Girls to front a new hair care campaign. "There's no truth in the story," a spokesperson told Cosmetics International.

French hypermarket group E Leclerc is threatening to remove six products from its shelves on 1 February unless their manufacturers drop their prices.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 25, 2008... * French hypermarket group E Leclerc is threatening to remove six products from its shelves on 1 February unless their manufacturers drop their prices. The products include L'Oreal Paris' Men Expert Hydra-Energetic eye cream and Nivea's DNAge...