Cosmetics International articles from June 2007

Cosmetics International archives from June 2007

Demeter sniffs out a sweet deal with Jelly Belly.(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Novelty fragrance manufacturer Demeter is at it again. This time the US-based company has teamed with confectioner Jelly Belly for a collection that mimics its colourful gourmet jelly bean flavours. Using Jelly Belly's "recipes", Demeter...

Prince to reign as new king of fragrance.
June 8, 2007... Unconventional, award winning musician Prince will launch his debut fragrance this summer after striking a deal with Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics Inc to develop a collection of scents and personal care products. The diminutive singer,...

Hypermarcas acquisition boosts its beauty portfolio.(DM Farmaceutica acquired)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Brazilian consumer goods company Hypermarcas has announced the acquisition of DM Farmaceutica in a move that will make it the biggest Brazilian firm of its kind. Hypermarcas, part of the Assolan group, will pay approximately US$700m for...

Burt's gets a bee in its bonnet.
June 8, 2007... Natural cosmetics brand Burt's Bees has launched a campaign to come up with a national standard to define how the term natural should be applied to cosmetics and toiletries. The US-based company wants to work with other manufacturers in the...

Lumene enters South America.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Lumene, Farmacias Ahumada)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Finnish beauty brand Lumene will enter new territory when it goes on sale in Chile following an agreement with South America's biggest pharmacy chain, Farmacias Ahumada (FASA). The products will enter 70 of FASA's 350 stores in the autumn...

Symrise unites with Cutech.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Flavour and fragrance manufacturer Symrise has partnered with Italian biotech company Cutech in a strategic move that will focus on the development of ingredients for the cosmetics industry. Under the partnership, the companies will...

Kanebo Cosmetics.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... KANEBO COSMETICS has recalled its Tawny branded beauty supplement following an omission on the product's label. The Kao-owned brand failed to inform consumers that the TW Supplement Amino Acid & Ceramide N contains a milk derivative that could...

Unilever has begun operations at a new 21m [euro] distribution centre in Vietnam which forms part of the AngloDutch consumer group's food, drink and personal care supply chain.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... UNILEVER HAS begun operations at a new 21m [euro] distribution centre in Vietnam which forms part of the AngloDutch consumer group's food, drink and personal care supply chain. The Dove brand owner aims to use the centre as a springboard for...

Greek Fragrance and cosmetics manufacturer and distributor Sarantis has extended its portfolio in Bulgaria.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... GREEK FRAGRANCE and cosmetics manufacturer and distributor Sarantis has extended its portfolio in Bulgaria. The company's Bulgarian subsidiary has begun distribution of Puig's Carolina Herrera and Paco Rabanne fragrances. Last September the...

DM-Drogerie Markt's partnership with Parfum d'Image is setto bear more fruit this summer with the arrival of the third fragrance collection in more than 600 stores.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... DM-DROGERIE MARKT's partnership with Parfum d'Image is setto bear more fruit this summer with the arrival of the third fragrance collection in more than 600 stores. Gelateria is a collection of six summer scents created to evoke the smell of...

Ripple debuts custom fragrance service for Iris.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Ripple Fragrances, the perfume arm of the Rs 3bn NR Group, has launched a custom blend fragrance service under its Iris brand. The company's ceo, Kiran Ranga, told a news conference that Ripple now offered a signature fragrance service for...

Matrix acquisition adds to industry consolidation.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Sonoco acquires Matrix Packaging)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... The recent round of mergers and acquisitions in the packaging sector continues with news of Sonoco's agreement to purchase Matrix Packaging. The US-based packaging company says it will pay approximately $210m in cash for Matrix, a...

Karstadt eyes Swiss retailer.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... German retail group Karstadt Quelle is rumoured to be interested in acquiring Zurich luxury department store Jelmoli, according to an article in Handelszeitung. With a total floor space of 33,000 [m.sup.2] the Jelmoli store, established in...

Scheller seeks a more private life.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Cosmetics manufacturer Dr Scheller has set the ball rolling to take itself back into private ownership. The company's majority shareholder, Russia's Kalina International, has asked the Frankfurt Stock Exchange to delist Scheller shares on...

Brazil's lovers have fun with O Boticario kits.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Brazilian beauty brand O Boticario has taken advantage of the country's Sweetheart Day (12 June) to create Collection Dolce, a range of gourmand fragrances and cosmetics with unusual textures and sensations that can be used by couples. The...

P&G is lead sponsor for Chinese model show.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... US FMCG giant Procter & Gamble is using its relationship with the Next Top Model television stable to help its penetration of the Chinese beauty market. The company has signed up as sponsor of China's Next Top Model in a deal estimated at...

Alcan goes on the defensive.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Canadian metals and packaging group Alcan is in a defensive mood following its rejection of an unsolicited takeover bid from US aluminium giant Alcoa. The world's second largest aluminium producer was forced to come out fighting last month to...

Reach comes into force.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Registration, Evaluation and Assessment of Chemicals)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... After an arduous seven years, Reach finally became a reality on 1 June. The Registration, Evaluation and Assessment of Chemicals is designed to cut health risks associated with everyday chemicals by forcing companies to register safety...

BASF signs partnership with Agion.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... German chemicals group BASF has announced a strategic multi year partnership with Agion Technolgies, a US manufacturer of silver-based antimicrobial solutions. The companies will work together to develop and commercialise styrene...

Lauder in the frame for Dr Murad.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... US cosmetics group Estee Lauder Companies is strongly rumoured to be deep in takeover talks with cosmeceutical brand Dr Murad. Lauder's corporate communications executive Sally Susman refused to comment on the rumours, telling Cosmetics...

Herborium looks for a little TCM.(traditional Chinese medicinal)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... US-based botanical therapeutics company Herborium is prepared to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to traditional Chinese medicinal (TCM) formulations. President and ceo Agnes P Olszewski says the company wants to buy into...

Juicy cleans up at US FiFi night.(HOT SPOTS)
June 8, 2007... Juicy Couture emerged as the big winner at the US FiFis. The Liz Claiborne Cosmetics brand scooped the Best Women's Luxe Fragrance, Best Bath & Body Collection and Best Print Advertising awards. Terre d'Hermes and Unforgivable by Sean...

This month, Euromonitor's Diana Dodson moves on to Turkey, where local players are taking on the multinationals.(HOT SPOTS)
June 8, 2007... To date, the competitive landscape of Turkey's beauty market has been largely divided between the global giants at the top of the sales tables and the smaller, local companies competing against each other for the remaining share. Seven of the...

Mintel looks at some recent Turkish launches.(HOT SPOTS)
June 8, 2007... New under the Arko Nem brand is Face, Hand & Body Cream. It contains apple extract, which is known for its nourishing and refreshing properties. The cream also contains microcapsules of vitamins A and E to nourish the skin. Moos' Stinging...

Beautyworld capitalises on growing UAE market.(BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... In its fifth year, Beautyworld Middle East has become an established part of the exhibition calendar, a fact that organiser Heather Nix says is borne out by its growing numbers. "We've had 30% more exhibitors overall, and Wellness and Spas...

Little gems.(BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST)
June 8, 2007... With the Gold Soukh close by, it was appropriate that a number of gem-based skin care lines were on show. South Korean Gempark launched its amethyst-based Gem Beauty range in South Korea, Japan and the US earlier this year and was looking...

Arabian might.(BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST)(Arabian Oud )(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Arabian Oud might have a traditional image, with agarwood-based fragrances in opulent bottles, but its ambitions go far beyond the Middle East. Founded in Saudi Arabia in 1982, Arabian Oud now has 450 branches in 14 markets. "Every year,...

Bringing beauty back home.(BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST)
June 8, 2007... One of the largest distributors in the UAE, if not the Middle East, is Madi International. Set up by two brothers in Kuwait in 1991, the company now operates in Lebanon, the UAE and Qatar as well as Saudi Arabia. Although Madi has some...

Leading luxury.(BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST)(Paris Gallery )(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... While international interlopers rush into the UAE shopping malls, one local player remains the leading luxury beauty retailer by some distance. Founded by the AI Fahim family 25 years ago, Paris Gallery owns more than 30 stores in the Gulf...

Baylis & Harding finds exhibition child's play.(BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... First-time exhibitor Baylis & Harding had a terrific show, said international marketing manager Angela Perkins. "We're thrilled. We're in a great location and we'll double the size of our stand next year," she said. Perkins said the...

Spa Siam targets the gulf in spas.(BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... With a growing line of spa products under its belt, Spa Siam used Beautyworld to spearhead its expansion into the Middle East. The Thai familyrun company was formed two years ago and has distribution in Thailand, Europe, Vietnam and the US....

Small world for Nanomax.(BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST)
June 8, 2007... British hair care company TCQ Nanoscientific says it has taken nanotechnology into salons with Nanomax, a professional range of repair systems and treatments that use nanomolecular ionic technology. An electronic microsystem turns the...

How was it for you?(BEAUTYWORLD MIDDLE EAST)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... "The exhibition has been very good. All our customers have come and tomorrow we'll follow up all the enquiries." Ibitissam Afifi Madi International "UAE society is changing every day. People are inclining more towards beauty as a...

Speciality chemicals manufacturer Cognis says it is now in a position to look at acquisitions.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Speciality chemicals manufacturer Cognis says it is now in a position to look at acquisitions. Management board member Antonio Trius told Frankfurter Allegmeine Zeitung that the company had restructured its debts and could fund acquisitions to...

Treatt's interim results reveal an 11% slide in pre-tax profit to 1.44m [pounds sterling].(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Treatt's interim results reveal an 11% slide in pre-tax profit to 1.44m [pounds sterling]. The fragrance and flavour supplier said good UK sales had been offset by a disappointing first half in the US. A weak dollar pushed gross profits down...

Greek household and consumer goods wholesaler Sarantis has reported a 22.5% rise in first quarter net income to 5.48m [euro].(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Greek household and consumer goods wholesaler Sarantis has reported a 22.5% rise in first quarter net income to 5.48m [euro]. Consolidated turnover grew 11% to 54.38m [euro] on the back of a 20.7% hike in fragrance and cosmetics sales. Turnover...

Burani Designer Holding intends to join AIM in a flotation that values the Italian brands group at 500m [euro].(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Burani Designer Holding intends to join AIM in a flotation that values the Italian brands group at 500m [euro]. Chairman Giovanni Burani says he plans to sell 25% of BDH and use the money to buy Italian accessible luxury businesses. BDH owns...

In its latest trading update, Swallowfield says its second half has been stronger than anticipated and its cost control has exceeded expectations.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... In its latest trading update, Swallowfield says its second half has been stronger than anticipated and its cost control has exceeded expectations. The company therefore expects trading for the current financial year to 30 June to be ahead of...

Pension showdown may hinder Boots takeover.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Kohlberg Kravis Roberts acquires Alliance Boots)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Alliance Boots shareholders approved the private equity takeover by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and Stefano Pessina at an extraordinary general meeting on 31 May. But a row is brewing over whether KKR will also commit to plugging Boots'...

Location, location, location pays off for MSS Q4 sales.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
June 8, 2007... High profile advertising has paid off for Marks & Spencer. Annual profits climbed to almost 1 bn [pounds sterling], up 28.5%. Latest Q4 figures were also robust, with UK sales rising 7.8%. Analyst Robert Clark from the Retail Knowledge Bank...

Inter Parfums and Estee Lauder bosses sell stock.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Buy low, sell high. Jean Madar, boss of Inter Parfums, and Leonard Lauder, chairman of Estee Lauder, have done just that. Madar recently sold nearly 7,700 shares of IP stock valued at between $27-$28, netting him $211,000. Inter Parfums'...

KKR and CVC exit Coles sale.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Capital equity players KKR and CVC Asia Pacific have pulled out of the running for the Australian retailer, Coles Group Ltd. An A$19bn offer from Westfarmers Ltd and Pacific Equity remains on the table, however. Meanwhile, rival retailer...

Graham's Q1 profits surge.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Graham Packaging Holdings)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... US-based Graham Packaging Holdings has reported a 16.1% rise in income in the first quarter of 2007 to $43.4m, up $6m on the corresponding quarter in 2006. Net sales for the three months to the end of March 2007 totalled $621.8m, a slight...

Unilever in new French job cull.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Slack French sales have forced Unilever to cut jobs in France. Unilever will cut approximately 200 jobs at its group headquarters near Paris. The Anglo-Dutch giant currently has 4,500 employees in the country. Unilever's French sales slid...

Limited's profits slashed.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Limited Brands )(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... When the cost of paying the mortgage and putting petrol in your car rises, something has to give. US consumer spending has been dented by recent interest rate rises and higher oil prices, as Limited Brands is only too well aware: first quarter...

PE stalks luxury brands.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Private equity company Permira has not only snapped up a controlling stake in Italian fashion house Valentino for 535m [pounds sterling], it is also making a bid for the 49.1% of shares in Hugo Boss not owned by Valentino. Other recent private...

ICI cuts costs with exit from NYSE.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) is to de-list its American Depositary Shares from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) from the middle of the month. ICI blames cost and administrative burdens for the decision, which it claims will save...

Belgian beauty attracts investment.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Ackermans & van Haaren and Distripar )(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Investment groups Ackermans & van Haaren and Distripar have joined forces to move into Belgian beauty retailing. Through a new holding company called Distriplus, the two companies have bought drugstore and perfumery chain Di from Delhaize...

Classics hit a high note for Bulgari.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 8, 2007... Italian luxury house Bulgari saw its first quarter fragrance sales grow 27.2% to 43m [euro], largely thanks to the relaunch of its classic Bulgari pour Femme. Fragrance sales accounted for 19.1% of group revenue, which rose 10.4% to 225.1m...

Shares latest.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 16/05/07 30/05/07 % CHANGE BIGGEST GAINERS (biggest gainers from top) ORIFLAME COSMETICS SK328.00 ...

Marc Jacobs makes a daisy chain.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has added an ironic twist to his latest fragrance with licensee Coty Prestige, by naming it after a scentless flower. Daisy is said to capture Jacobs' irreverent sense of humour and was chosen because it is a...

Anti-ageing pair of wizards from Oz.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Dr LeWinn)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Dr LeWinn's has expanded its anti-ageing line-up with a pair of new products. Line Smoothing Complex Corrective Line Filler contains hyaluronic bio-filling spheres which penetrate the upper layers of the skin and swell up to 30 times in...

Feet first for Pennington line-up.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Bethany James has taken her Australian skin and body care Pennington brand into the UK with an exclusive launch in Selfridges. The most eye-catching item is Cleansing Foot Patches, a seven-day detox programme. Inspired by patches James saw...

Kenzo takes men to Tokyo.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Intended for young male customers, Tokyo by LVMH-owned Kenzo is described as a fresh and woody fragrance. The scent opens with fresh lemon, grapefruit and ginger notes, resting on a bitter orange and pink bay heart and finishing with an...

False nail and eyelash manufacturer Original Additions has added a new product to its at home eyelash portfolio with Eylure Lash Extend.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... FALSE NAIL and eyelash manufacturer Original Additions has added a new product to its at home eyelash portfolio with Eylure Lash Extend. The products are applied to individual lashes to give a natural look and shape. Once fixed, lashes are said...

Following the success of its Green Tea line, L'Occitane has created a limited edition White Tea range for summer.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 8, 2007... FOLLOWING the success of its Green Tea line, L'Occitane has created a limited edition White Tea range for summer. The fragrance (27.50 [pounds sterling]) blends notes of white tea with citrus fruits, dried grass and wood. The scent is...

Eetee Lauder-owned natural beauty brand Aveda has created a collection of catwalk-inspired colour cosmetics for autumn/winter 2007.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 8, 2007... ESTEE LAUDER-owned natural beauty brand Aveda has created a collection of catwalk-inspired colour cosmetics for autumn/winter 2007. The 12 skus include Sienna Glow Petal Essence Face Accent ($42) in coral pink, warm brick and soft brown,...

US aromatherapy company Aura Cacia has created a range of paraben-free bubble baths in four scents: Tranquility, Heart Song, Lavender Harvest and Soothing Heat.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 8, 2007... US AROMATHERAPY company Aura Cacia has created a range of paraben-free bubble baths in four scents: Tranquility, Heart Song, Lavender Harvest and Soothing Heat. The formula contains herbal extracts, a natural surfactant, pure essential oils and...

Great white hope for Suqqu.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Premium Japanese beauty brand Suquu has expanded its portfolio into the skin care arena with a range of day and night products in addition to a whitening line. The brand's HA Complex Cream, which is used for Suquu's cornerstone Gankin...

Kidd spreads the word.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Jemma Kidd launches new cosmetics range)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Make-up artist Jemma Kidd has unveiled her summer collection featuring pastel shades to suit all skin tones. The new collection features six products for skin, lips and eyes, including Waterproof Lash Colour in brown, Shimmer Intense Silk...

Les Fermes de Marie gets a lift.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Jocelyne Sibuet has expanded her Les Fermes de Marie spa brand with a line called LiftAlpes. The new anti-ageing range comprises four products: an eye contour lifting gel serum (40 [pounds sterling]), a smoothing and regenerating cream...

Les Bains du Marais joins club Med.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Parisian spa brand Les Bains du Marais has taken on a new image with 21 new beauty products. Whereas its previous products were inspired by the hammam and its oriental rituals, the new line is repositioned with formulations and packaging...

Elemis breathes easy with oxygenating night cream.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 8, 2007... UK spa and skin care brand Elemis has introduced a night cream designed to help the skin's natural regeneration process. Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream contains anti-ageing padina pavonica, Laminara digitata, red coral and a...

Aveda takes a dip in the Caribbean for new wash.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Aveda has extended its Caribbean professional and home spa range with a new body wash. Caribbean Therapy Body Cleanser contains the line's signature Caribbean botanical ingredients such as coconut oil, aloe and passion fruit to hydrate and...

Luxe Pack makes itself at home in New York.(LUXE PACK NEW YORK)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... There was a high level of energy at the 5th annual Luxe Pack New York held on May 23-24. For starters, there were 96 exhibitors, an increase of 21 over last year, and over 30 companies were there for the first time. Pre-registration for...

The appliance of science.(LUXE PACK NEW YORK)
June 8, 2007... Valois introduced Ultimate, a completely invisible dip tube made possible by an ultra-thin silhouette which is 1.6mm in diameter. It reveals the purity of the perfume, transforms and enhances the transparency of the glass and lets all the light...

Seminars look at innovation.(LUXE PACK NEW YORK)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Four seminars were conducted over the two days. Industrial designer Karim Rashid led off with a visually exciting presentation. Rashid believes that luxury is no longer about craft, ornateness, ostentation or using expensive or handmade...

And the award goes to ...(LUXE PACK NEW YORK)
June 8, 2007... A special cocktail reception was held to present CPC Packaging's annual Editor's Choice Winners. The winners included: Cosmetics Commando, Urban Decay Flawless Face Case iQUAD, Bare Escentuals Go Light on My Lips, Go Light on My Eyes,...

Firmenich works on naturals.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 8, 2007... Swiss flavours and fragrance manufacturer Firmenich is to create a new innovation centre in the south of France. The centre will concentrate on developing the company's expertise in natural flavour and fragrance extracts in addition to the...

Dapy plays doubles.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 8, 2007... Coffret specialist Dapy Paris created a luxury box which doubles up as a vase for l'Oreal's limited edition Cacharel Liberte, a gift created for Mother's Day. The coffret cover was injected in transparent orange MS acrylic with an...

Devereaux develops a tan line.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 8, 2007... Devereaux International has chosen The Cosmetic Packaging Group to create the complete packaging for the new product from self tanning cosmetic brand, Egypt-Wonder. The US-based packager, part of O.Berk Company, supplied an 8oz brushed...

Ciba goes with the flow.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 8, 2007... Swiss specialty chemicals manufacturer Ciba has introduced a new multifunctional rheology modifier for skin care products. Tinovis Ade is said to provide excellent rheology control in addition to giving a smoother look and feel to products....

Momentive extends Tospearl line.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 8, 2007... Momentive Performance Materials Inc has added two new products to its global Tospearl microspheres line for skin care and make-up. Tospearl 1110A microspheres are said to help increase the softness and lubrication of personal care products,...

Flat pack.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 8, 2007... Sampling Innovations is introducing the Imagin fragrance sampler by Valois to its customers in the UK. The fiat, credit card-sized sampler holds 0.3ml and delivers up to six sprays of the scent, making it perfect for magazines according to the...

Q & A.(Interview)
June 8, 2007... As natural beauty firm The Purist Company celebrates its 10th anniversary, general manager Catherine O'Keefe tells Cosmetics International about the company's growing success How big is The Purist Company? We post retail sales of...

Private equity taps Avon exec.
June 8, 2007... Jill Scalamandre has left direct selling giant Avon to join Chrysallis, the beauty arm of private equity firm Catterton Partners, in the new role of chief marketing officer. Scalamandre, who was senior vp of global beauty brands at Avon,...

DVRH elects a new president.(Wolfgang Blume)(Brief article)
June 8, 2007... Wolfgang Blume has been elected president of the DVRH, the German fragrance industry association. Blume is currently vice president sales Central Europe fragrances at German flavours and fragrance powerhouse, Symrise. He follows in the...

Glo Minerals.(PEOPLE)
June 8, 2007... CHERYL OWENS has been named UK manager for colour cosmetics manufacturer Glo Minerals. Owens joins the company from an 11-year tenure at Decleor where she held the position of national sales manager.

Sally Beauty Holdings.(PEOPLE)
June 8, 2007... J GREGORY COFFEY has been appointed vice president and treasurer of professional beauty retailer and distributor, Sally Beauty Holdings. Coffey was previously chief financial officer at gourmet food retailer, Dean & Deluca. He reports to Sally...

Merck KGaA.(PEOPLE)
June 8, 2007... KARL-LUDWIG KLEY was appointed as chairman of the executive board at the annual general meeting of cosmetic pigment manufacturer, Merck KGaA. Kley, who joined the company in September 2006 as vice chairman of the executive board, takes over the...

HBA Global Expo.(PEOPLE)
June 8, 2007... MEYER R ROSEN is to become chief scientific advisor to New York's annual HBA Global Expo. In his new role Rosen will be responsible for developing the content and selecting speakers for all of HBA's technical and educational programmes.

Valois of America (VOA).(PEOPLE)
June 8, 2007... EDWARD QUINN has been promoted to vice president of sales, perfumery and cosmetics at pump and spray manufacturer Valois of America (VOA). Quinn is responsible for the expansion of VOA's perfumery and cosmetics sector in the US.

Diary dates.
June 8, 2007... DIARY DATES > 12-14 JUNE Venue: Shanghai, China Tel: +86 21 5118 8215 Fax: +86 21 5118 8200 PACKAGING 2007 Email: packagingexpor@ilreedhuayin.com,cn Web:...

Westwood rocks on with new fragrance.(Vivienne Westwood)(Brief article)
June 22, 2007... Vivienne Westwood's new fragrance could more than double the eccentric designer's perfume sales, according to Michele Scannavini, president of Coty Prestige. Westwood named the fragrance Let it Rock after her first shop on London's Kings...