Cosmetics International articles from January 2009

Cosmetics International archives from January 2009

MBO for Virgin Vie signals shift in focus.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Virgin Vie has been bought out by its management team, led by founders Ros Simmons and Ratan Daryani. Financial terms of the buyout were undisclosed, but the company's turnover in 2008 stood at approximately 40m [pounds sterling]. ...

Maurer & Wirtz seeks growth in selective sector.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Johannes Verhoog)
January 16, 2009... German fragrance house Maurer & Wirtz (M&W) has a new managing director and a new business strategy. Johannes Verhoog took up the reins of the 164 year old family-owned company this month. His task is to nurture the existing portfolio of...

Yes to Carrots grows.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... While many cosmetics companies are cautious about their prospects for the coming year, Israeli naturals brand Yes to Carrots is cheeringly confident. "We're expecting growth of 50-70%--conservatively," says ceo and co-founder Ido Leffler. Much...

Passion for Perfume in liquidation.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Passion for Perfume is one of the latest casualties of the corpse-strewn UK high street. The UK fragrance retailer, which has 45 stores, made 185 staff redundant at the end of 2008. It also made nine redundancies at its Manchester HQ. ...

Estee Lauder has had its knuckles rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority for its ad for Good Skin Labs Tri-Atkiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Estee Lauder has had its knuckles rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority for its ad for Good Skin Labs Tri-Atkiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler. The ASA said that the company's consumer evaluation study was insufficient to back its claim...

US actress Scarlett Johansson is being strongly tipped as the face of Dolce & Gabbana's upcoming colour cosmetics line.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... US actress Scarlett Johansson is being strongly tipped as the face of Dolce & Gabbana's upcoming colour cosmetics line. Nothing has been confirmed, but there are detailed rumours that advertisements featuring Johansson have already been shot by...

For true Burger King fans, the retail fast food chain has launched a new men's body spray in the US.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... For true Burger King fans, the retail fast food chain has launched a new men's body spray in the US. Flame will be available for a limited time at the suggested retail price of $3.99. The fragrance, which has a scent of flame-broiled meat, will...

French safety authority AFSSAPS has demanded the withdrawal of Cattier's foaming hair and body gel from the market.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... French safety authority AFSSAPS has demanded the withdrawal of Cattier's foaming hair and body gel from the market. AFSSAPS had found that the product did not comply with regulations as it had not been tested for children aged three and under.

Saks Fifth Avenue has opened a store in Jeddah.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Saks Fifth Avenue has opened a store in Jeddah. This is Saks' second store in Saudi Arabia, and will be operated by Fashion Village.

Cardoso grows in Cadiz with Azahar.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Grupo Cardosa and Perfumeria Azahar)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... Spanish beauty retailer Grupo Cardosa has extended its reach in the Cadiz region with the incorporation of the Perfumeria Azahar chain. Azahar has three stores in Seville, four in Cadiz, three in El Puerto de Santa Maria and a further three...

German market holds its nerve.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Good news from Germany: the global financial crisis and the country's own economic slump have not panicked German shoppers into dropping C&Ts from their shopping lists. According to German trade association IKW, cosmetics sales for 2008 in...

Rimmel hits $100m.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... The UK's number one mass beauty brand Rimmel made its debut in the US in 2000 with an exclusive deal with Wal-Mart. Four years later it slowly began a retail expansion and now is widely available across discount, drug and specialty beauty...

FDA bugs C&T industry with call for labelling of insect-based colourants.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final ruling calling for all manufacturers of cosmetics containing insect-based colourants to list them by name on their labels. The ruling applies to carmine and cochineal extract,...

Silver edition.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... SILVER EDITION: The bible of the fragrance industry celebrates its silver anniversary this year. The industry has changed remarkably since Michael Edwards published his first Fragrances of the World in 1984. Then, the book listed just 323...

Frutarom purchases Oxford Chemicals.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Company overview)
January 16, 2009... Israeli fragrance and flavours business Frutarom has acquired Oxford Chemicals, a UK-based supplier of speciality ingredients. The transaction is a valued at $12m and is expected to close shortly. Oxford Chemicals was established in 1973...

Argentina exports hit new heights.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Argentina's exports have doubled since 2005, according to industry estimates. Between January and September 2008 exports grew 12% to $324m, although they were outpaced by the 28% rise in imports to $300m, said CAPA, (the Argentine Chamber...

P&G runs Fruit of the Earth to ground with lawsuit victory.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Procter & Gamble has reached a settlement with Fruit of the Earth following the patent infringement lawsuit it filed in December 2007. P&G had accused Fruit of the Earth of trade dress and patent infringement of its Olay Regenerist brands....

Rhodia boosts cosmetics palette with acquisition of McIntyre Group.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Multinational chemicals giant Rhodia has bought fellow supplier McIntyre Group in a bid to widen its cosmetics portfolio and broaden its international reach. Exact terms of the transaction were not disclosed but Rhodia ceo Jean-Pierre...

Neal's Yard goes into Boots stores.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Neal's Yard Remedies and Boots Company PLC)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... UK natural health and beauty expert Neal's Yard Remedies is launching 24 of its key lines in 20 Boots stores this month. The products will also be available at the boots.com beauty boutique. The company says the move marks its first...

Avon to screen more TV ads.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Following the success of its TV recruitment ads last year, Avon is launching another television recruitment campaign. The new ads will screen from mid January and the company estimates that they will be seen on 121m occasions over a...

Once fast-growing segment of the C&T market, body care sales have slackened in recent years. Is the consumer falling out of love with premium firming and toning products? Euromonitor analyst Oru Mohiuddin thinks so.(FOCUS ON BODY CARE)
January 16, 2009... Skin care was one of the most dynamic parts of the global C&T market in 2002-2007, with value growth outstripped only by sun care and men's grooming. Within skin care, body care has been the star performer posting a value CAGR of 11% compared...

Lucky number 13 for Cosmoprof.(CI reports from Hong Kong)
January 16, 2009... While many trade shows have been struggling for numbers, that wasn't the case for Cosmoprof Asia. Held in Hong Kong's spectacular Convention & Exhibition Center from 12-14 November, Cosmoprof Asia welcomed 1357 exhibitors, up 7.2% on...

Mana has keen eye on Asian trends.(COSMOPROF ASIA)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... US contract manufacturer Mana has a strong export business in Asia and is thus well placed, says senior vice president Victoria Colangelo, to spot trends in the area. Colangelo has high hopes, therefore, for Maria's new Biolash, a lash...

Child's play.(COSMOPROF ASIA)
January 16, 2009... Of the many themes running through the Australian pavilion, one of the strongest was natural products for babies. Babies Only Organic Skincare, for example, contains high grade essential oils and organic ingredients such as manuka honey,...

Thai personal care company Siam Yoko has developed a home spa line featuring a most un-Asian element--dairy products.(COSMOPROF ASIA)
January 16, 2009... Thai personal care company Siam Yoko has developed a home spa line featuring a most un-Asian element--dairy products. The three-step programmed comprises a milk and yoghurt cleansing soap, exfoliating salt and nourishing body butter. "We want...

While eyelash products were a key feature of the show, eyebrows weren't neglected.(COSMOPROF ASIA)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... While eyelash products were a key feature of the show, eyebrows weren't neglected. Australian eyebrow artist Sharon Lee unveiled her eponymous luxury range, which includes include a magnetic mirror and tweezer set, liquorice-scented mascaras, a...

Korean skin care specialist Ones presented a new colour brand called Huroo Huroo.(COSMOPROF ASIA)
January 16, 2009... Korean skin care specialist Ones presented a new colour brand called Huroo Huroo. The range of baked powders and blushers contain micro-capsules and plant essences and are said to help promote clear complexions for young women. Ones says it...

Launched in Japanese department store Isetan in September 2008, Pierre Couleur was looking for distribution in other Asian countries.(COSMOPROF ASIA)
January 16, 2009... Launched in Japanese department store Isetan in September 2008, Pierre Couleur was looking for distribution in other Asian countries. The organic mineral make-up range combines Japanese minerals and spa water with organic oils and is...

Sea of Life goes for flower power.(COSMOPROF ASIA)
January 16, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the busiest stands was divided between Mineral Flowers and Sea of Life. Both brands are owned by Jordael, and are headed by ceo Uri Ben-Hur. Mineral Flowers is a brand new organic skin care range that...

Ausalla heads down under.(COSMOPROF ASIA)
January 16, 2009... With facilities in China and Hong Kong, Guangzhou San Tong is a contract manufacturer with ambitions to expand into the rest of South East Asia and Australia. The company has developed a proprietary skin care brand called Ausallla, which...

FSK finds good in Devil's Tongue.(COSMOPROF ASIA)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... With the long standing Asian love of natural products, FS Korea (FSK) felt confident that its new sponge would receive an enthusaistic welcome. The sponge is derived from Devil's Tongue, a Korean plant more usually used in food. Marketing...

Aska answers organic need in Japan.(COSMOPROF ASIA)
January 16, 2009... Japanese naturals company Aska has built up a customer base of 3m people since its foundation 15 years ago. Aska has both mail order and retail operations, selling 100% natural skin care products and supplements.It is now looking to expand...

Men's products are increasingly making their way into the spa sector in Asia--something US brand Amenity is planning to take advantage of.(COSMOPROF ASIA)
January 16, 2009... Men's products are increasingly making their way into the spa sector in Asia--something US brand Amenity is planning to take advantage of. Managed by Latitude 360, Amenity has developed the Athletic Facial for men, based on four skin care...

Walgreen's December 2008 sales at stores open at least a year pushed up 4.9% thanks to steady consumer traffic.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Walgreen's December 2008 sales at stores open at least a year pushed up 4.9% thanks to steady consumer traffic. Total sales in the month grew 10.8% to $6.11bn at Walgreen's 6636 drugstores. However, while pharmacy sales rose 13.5%, beauty and...

Fellow US retailer Ulta had an even worse December.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Fellow US retailer Ulta had an even worse December. Its comparable store sales fell 5.8%, compared with a 4-6% rise in 2007. However, total net sales grew 10% to $221.9m. Ulta expects earnings of $0.41-$0.42 per share for fiscal 2008.

Target fared a little better in comparable store sales terms, with a lighter fall of 4.1%.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Target fared a little better in comparable store sales terms, with a lighter fall of 4.1%. But the retailer's net sales for the five weeks ended 3 January 2009 grew just 0.2% to $9.28bn.

Limited Brands has reported disappointing December sales.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Limited Brands has reported disappointing December sales. Comparable store sales fell 10% for the five weeks ended 3 January 2009 to $1.64bn. Bath & Body Works' sales turned in the worst performance, with a drop of 11%. The company forecasts...

Japan's second largest retailer, Aeon, has warned that it could make a loss in 2009, the first time in seven years.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... Japan's second largest retailer, Aeon, has warned that it could make a loss in 2009, the first time in seven years. The superstore operator said its full-year results to the end of February could fall between a profit of [yen] 2.5bn or a loss...

A year to forget?(FINANCIAL NEWS)(cosmetics industries share price in 2008)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... Billions were wiped off company balance sheets by the credit crunch in 2008. Most companies had a pretty anxious year and some went through absolute hell. Hermes saw its share price shoot almost 30% higher in the last 12 months. The French...

Irish aisles are smiling for Boots.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... The Irish arm of pharmacy retailer Boots saw a 12% pretax profit hike, turning in a welcome 21m [euro] in its last financial year. Operating profits rose 13% to almost 19m [euro]. The directors' report said that cosmetics and fragrances...

Buyer's market for the cash-rich.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Beiersdorf AG)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... While bankruptcy filings dominate the news, cash-rich companies are well placed to pick up some bargains. One such company is Beiersdorf. "It's not every day that a major acquisition crosses my path, but if it does, I want to be able to go...

Deal unravels for Dow Chemical.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Dow Chemical, America's biggest chemical company, has threatened to take legal action against Kuwait's Petrochemical Industries Co (PCI). Despite signing a recent $17.4bn joint venture, PCI has reneged on the contract following bitter...

Wrong results for Rite Aid.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Drugstore retailer Rite Aid saw a greater loss in the third quarter than for the same period last year. For the fiscal period ending 29 November, Rite Aid reported a net loss of $243.1m versus a net loss of $84.8m in Q3 2007. The...

Succession issues ahead for P&G?(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... By any standards the financial performance of Procter & Gamble under ceo A.G. Lafley has been extraordinary. Lafley was dropped into the top seat in June 2000 when P&G profits and sales were on the slide. Now P&G has 24 brands that...

Discounters flourish in hard times.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... The economic climate has been favouring budget dollar stores in the US. Dollar General, for example, has reported a 10.2% rise in comparable store sales in the third quarter. With annual sales of $9bn, the 8000-strong hard discount chain was...

LyondellBasell runs out of cash.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... More chemical imbalances, this time with LyondellBasell. A range of pressures--massive debt, volatile oil prices and severe cashflow problems--has clobbered the chemicals giant. It now limps into 2009 with more than $2bn in interim bankruptcy...

Shares review.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Statistical table)
January 16, 2009... SHARES REVIEW VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 07/01/08 07/01/09 % CHANGE COMPANY HERMES 77.26 [euro] 99.99 [euro] 29.4% NATURA ...

Chesapeake sells to Irving Place.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Paperboard and plastic packaging manufacturer Chesapeake Corporation has sold all its business operations to affiliates of Irving Place Capital Management and Oaktree Capital Management. The aggregate purchase price has been set at $485m. ...

Estee Lauder's Darphin has introduced a luxury anti-ageing lip balm.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Estee Lauder's Darphin has introduced a luxury anti-ageing lip balm. Age-Defying Lip Balm contains Maxi-lip, a peptide said to improve the skin's density and visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles, antioxidant rosemary and argan oils,...

Leading deodorant brand Sure says that 16% of the UK population can be categorised as "anxious sweaters".(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Leading deodorant brand Sure says that 16% of the UK population can be categorised as "anxious sweaters". To help them, the Unilever-owned company has developed Maximum Protection, a trisolid APD cream that offers 48-hour protection from...

Marlies Moller (Beiersdorf) has developed a serum packed with caffeine to energise the scalp and hair.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Marlies Moller (Beiersdorf) has developed a serum packed with caffeine to energise the scalp and hair. Pashmisilk Delight Vitamin Scalp Energizer also contains strengthening and moisturising champagne extract, invigorating cassis extract and...

Korres has created Antioxidant Eye Serum to complement its Sugar Crystal Cream.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Korres has created Antioxidant Eye Serum to complement its Sugar Crystal Cream. The serum contains cucumber and centella extracts to reduce puffiness, ginkgo biloba and hesperitine help eliminate dark circles and calendula and witch hazel to...

Baldessarini goes Strictly Private.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Luxury menswear brand Baldessarini has launched its fourth fragrance, Strictly Private. The new fragrance is targeting younger men this time, aiming to appeal to men aged 25-44--the so-called "glitterati" playboys. The fragrance will...

NuBo's positive approach to skin.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Luxury skin care brand NuBo has made its debut in the UK. NuBo bills itself as the first Positive Cosmeceutical, because it is free from parabens, SLS, detergents and synthetic colours and fragrances, while using a patent-pending energy...

Dior goes nude.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... With Diorskin Nude make-up, LVMH-owned Christian Dior says it has created glowing bare skin that never appears made up. The range is formulated with active mineralised water, which is said to act as an energy cocktail for the skin. Vitamins...

La Roche-Posay helps soothe winter dryness.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... To help combat the effects of winter weather and indoor heating on the skin, L'Oreal-owned French dermatology brand La Roche-Posay has launched a new range designed to care for dry skin. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Called Nutritic, range...

King of Shaves finds its queen.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Following the success of its men's Azor razor, King of Shaves has adapted its hybrid synergy technology for the women's shaving market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Azure is said to offer the "queen of shaves", thanks to a handle that...

Designers Guild in full bloom with new candles.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... UK design house Designers Guild has extended its home fragrance collection with two new candles. Giacosa is named after the librettist behind operas Tosca and Madame Butterfly and has a suitably dramatic blend of fresh citrus top notes,...

Urban Decay puts on a 70s show.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... Urban Decay (Falic) has dusted off its bellbottoms and revisit ed the 1970s with a new line of cream eye-shadows. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Available in 12 vibrant shades, the Cream Shadows are said to be more sophisticated than their 70s...

Moschino goes for glamour.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... Underlining its commitment to a more grownup, glamorous couture line, Moschino (Euroltalia) has introduced an equally upmarket fragrance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Glamour is described as seductive and precious, representing a new era of...

Clinique mascara takes curly cue.(PRODUCT NEWS)
January 16, 2009... Estee Lauder-owned Clinique has created a mascan that is said to curl lashes without the assistance of an eye lash curler. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] High Impact Curling Mascara is formulated with polymers and silica, which are said to...

Smurf in the spotlight.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... SMURF IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Niche make-up brand Too Faced has created a colour collection inspired by the only girl in the Smurf village. The five-piece Smurfette Collection bears the iconic Smurf imagery and includes Mood Swing Lip Gloss ($18.50),...

French supplier Lessonia has adjusted its Organic Spa products to comply with the new European Cosmos Standard specifications, which come into force in March.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... French supplier Lessonia has adjusted its Organic Spa products to comply with the new European Cosmos Standard specifications, which come into force in March. The company has increased the organic proportions of each product, ranging from the...

Haas TCM Inc and Nalco Company have joined forces to form PCM Solutions LLC.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... Haas TCM Inc and Nalco Company have joined forces to form PCM Solutions LLC. Under the agreement, the companies will provide chemical management services to customers in processing industries such as chemical and petrochemical manufacturing,...

Pillar Technologies has developed a new induction sealing system.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... Pillar Technologies has developed a new induction sealing system. I-Foiler has touch screen control, offering basic navigation as well as help and information screens, detailed fault warnings and fault diagnosis. Suitable for both wet and humid...

Intertek Group has expanded its laboratory services with the acquisition of Eko-Lab.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... Intertek Group has expanded its laboratory services with the acquisition of Eko-Lab. The Polish laboratory provides microbiological and chemical analysis, including testing of household products and cosmetics. Based in Plock, Eko-Lab will help...

STO offers beauty without compromise.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... With the economic situation in mind, STO-Flaconnage says its new Beauty standard glass bottles offer a luxury look without the need to compromise on costs. "This is a time that calls for the versatility offered by standard bottles," says...

BASF awarded for pigment work.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... BASF chemists in New York have been lauded by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists in the US with the Allan B. Black Award for their work on pigments and how they suit ethnic skin types. Leila Song, Gabriel Uzunian, Betty Aucar and James...

Rexam dresses up with Galliano.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rexam has teamed up with Selective Beauty to create the pump and closure for John Galliano's signature fragance. Described by Rexam's cosmetic closures sales director Elisabeth Benoit as a "technical tour de...

Royston makes green credentials clear with PCR labels.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(post consumer waste)(Royston Labels)(Brief article)
January 16, 2009... Royston Labels says it has demonstrated its commitment to the environment by developing clear, recycled PET labels made with a minimum of 80% post consumer waste (PCR). The company worked with MSH Plastics on the project and believes the...

Symrise multitasks with SymTriol.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... German fragrance and flavours company Symrise has introduced a new cosmetic ingredient with an array of properties. SymTriol is a synergestic blend of 1,2-octanediol, 1,2-hexanediol and methylbenzyl alcohol. The first two components are...

Boxes Prestige finds festive spirit with Crabtree & Evelyn box duo.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... UK cartonning expert Boxes Prestige designed two luxury box ranges for Crabtree & Evelyn's seasonal collection. The Noel and Hearth boxes are manufactured in 455 [micro]m silver metpol, laminated to white back folding boxboard. The boxes...

Merck attains new gold standard with Colorona Precious Fine Gold.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... German ingredients manufacturer Merck has introduced a new effect pigment called Colorona Precious Fine Gold for use in cosmetics. The pigment contains metal oxide layers and natural mica, which together are said to produce a warm gold tone...

Neopac and Megaplast team up to create airless tube collection.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... Neopac and Megaplast have combined their tube and airless systems expertise to create Polydose airless, a 360 degree solution for oxygen-sensitive lotions and creams. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 15-150ml series of airless pump tubes are...

Escada on the road to Mandalay.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... Part of the Cosfibel Group, Mandalay Design has created a range of accessories to accompany Escada's Ocean Lounge fragrance. The project marks the fifth collaboration between Mandalay and P&G-owned Escada. Set to debut in early 2009,...

World Wide Packaging has expanded its colour cosmetics packaging and componentry with a new product development team and an enhanced filling and packaging facility.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
January 16, 2009... World Wide Packaging has expanded its colour cosmetics packaging and componentry with a new product development team and an enhanced filling and packaging facility. Headed up by director of product development Betti Ann Catino, the new team...

Canadian pharmacy chain Shoppers Drug Mart last November debuted its first Murale beauty store in Ottawa, followed by a Montreal store in December. Shelley Rozenwald, president of Murale, says that's just the beginning.(Q&A)(Interview)
January 16, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The name Murale is unique. How did you come up with it? We tested quite a few options with customer focus groups. Murale is a distinctive name as well as highly expressive and suggestive of art and beauty. We...

Symrise.(PEOPLE)
January 16, 2009... Symrise ceo Gerold Linzbach will leave the company when his contract expires at the end of October 2009. The German fragrance and flavours supplier said it would immediately look for a successor, under the direction of Andreas Schmid, chairman...

Puig.(PEOPLE)
January 16, 2009... Puig has promoted Vincent Thilloy to the position of vice president of Paco Rabanne. Previously brand director for Parfums Paco Rabanne, Thilloy will be responsible for all brand activities, including fragrance, fashion and accessories.

French couturier Ted Lapidus has died at the age of 79.(PEOPLE)(Obituary)
January 16, 2009... French couturier Ted Lapidus has died at the age of 79. Lapidus launched his first fragrance, Creation, with L'Oreal in 1984 and went on to put his name to seven women's fragrances and five men's fragrances. In 1995 his company was bought by...

Coty.(PEOPLE)
January 16, 2009... Michael Fishoff has resigned as Coty's chief financial officer after nearly seven years at the helm. He will be replaced by Sergio Pedreiro, previously the chief financial officer of Brazil-based America Latina Logistica, effective 1 February.

Stila.(PEOPLE)
January 16, 2009... Stila has promoted Deanna Kangas to the position of president and ceo. Kangas, who joined Stila in 2008 as chief marketing officer, replaces Ken Ude.

Valois.(PEOPLE)
January 16, 2009... Valois has appointed Florent Lafond global operations and vice president of its Beauty & Home division.

Diary dates.(Calendar)
January 16, 2009... DIARY DATES 15-17 JANUARY Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China COSMOPROF SHANGHAI Tel: +86 21 61 15 4980 Email: cs-sales@cosmoprofshanghai.com ...