Cosmetics International articles from June 2008

Cosmetics International archives from June 2008

Arden signs fragrance licensing agreement with Liz Claiborne.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Elizabeth Arden Co.)
June 6, 2008... Ending recent speculation, Elizabeth Arden has entered into a licensing agreement for Liz Claiborne's fragrances. Arden will take over the manufacture, distribution and marketing of Claiborne's fragrances on a long term, global basis. The...

Beauty industry gives back to women with cancer.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Known as the beauty industry's charity, Look Good... Feel Better (LGFB) recently celebrated the opening of its 50th location in the UK. The charity helps women with cancer deal with the physical side effects of treatment by offering free...

Giorgio Armani has signed actor Josh Hartnett to be the face of its new scent.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Giorgio Armani has signed actor Josh Hartnett to be the face of its new scent, Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men, which is scheduled to launch this summer.

Following comments Sharon Stone made at the recent Cannes Film Festival on the Sichuan earthquake as a possible form of karmic retribution for China's policies in Tibet, Christian Dior has pulled adverts featuring Stone from stores across China.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Following comments Sharon Stone made at the recent Cannes Film Festival on the Sichuan earthquake as a possible form of karmic retribution for China's policies in Tibet, Christian Dior has pulled adverts featuring Stone from stores across...

Polish cosmetics producer Kolastyna says mergers in Poland's cosmetics market there are unlikely for the time being because many companies are not interested in partnerships.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Polish cosmetics producer Kolastyna says mergers in Poland's cosmetics market there are unlikely for the time being because many companies are not interested in partnerships. However, while companies aren't merging, they are buying other...

US-based packaging group O Berk has bought AQL Decorating Company, a decorator of plastic, glass and metal containers for the cosmetics industry.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... US-based packaging group O Berk has bought AQL Decorating Company, a decorator of plastic, glass and metal containers for the cosmetics industry. The company was started 41 years ago and services many of O Berk's customers. In fact, said O Berk...

Alberto-Culver sells off Cederroth to CapMan.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... The Alberto-Culver Company has announced that it will sell its Cederroth International business to Nordic private equity firm, CapMan. Under the terms of the agreement, CapMan will purchase all of the outstanding capital stock of Cederroth...

SC Johnson buys Fruits & Passion.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's a family affair. SC Johnson, which calls itself "a family company" has bought Fruits & Passion, a family-run Canadian manufacturer and retailer. Fruits & Passion was founded in 1992 by Quebecois Jean...

Yves Saint Laurent dies at 71.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Obituary)
June 6, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yves Saint La u rent, who changed the way women dressed and created a role model business for the fashion industry, has died at the age of 71. The designer retired in 2002 from the business that he co-founded...

US Congress looks at cosmetics legislation.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... The US Congress is considering legislation to tighten up perceived gaps in the Food and Drug Administration's oversight of imported cosmetics and medical devices. Congressmen say the FDA lacks the money and power to properly oversee such...

H2O swept up in PE tide.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC and Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group acquird H2O Plus L.P.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cindy Melk has sold her premium skin care brand H2O Plus LLC to private equity firm Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC and Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group. Melk will stay on with the company, taking on the role...

SFP Factor.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... SFP FACTOR: X Factor winner Leona Lewis is fronting this year's Superdrug Teenage Cancer Trust Shunburn campaign. With an emphasis this year on educating young people about the dangers of the sun, the campaign will use images of Lewis that were...

Unilever wants to be the clear winner in Brazil.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To consolidate its second year of sales in Brazil, Unilever is putting R$17.5m behind its Clear brand. The money will be used for marketing campaigns and a robust brand communication strategy featuring a...

Beiersdorf sets sights on Africa.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Beiersdorf is opening free skin care and beauty centres in Africa as part of its rebranding strategy. Two new centres have been opened at Nakumatt Westgate and Nakumatt Junction in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Customers receive free skin...

Givaudan and Colgate form partnership.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Swiss flavour and fragrance manufacturer Givaudan and US-based consumer goods giant Colgate-Palmolive have joined forces to form a creative partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, Givaudan will create a team to work specifically...

Al Qurashi opens its first fragrance store in the UK.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Venerable Saudi Arabian fragrance house Al Qurashi has opened its first store in the UK. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Situated in London's fashionable Knightsbridge, the store is the company's 151st outlet and houses the entire Al Qurashi...

Health and safety of EU citizens jeopardised by counterfeit products.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... The European Commission said the rise in counterfeit seizures at me EU's external borders, which has increased by 17% with the largest share coming from China represents an increasing threat to the health and safety of European citizens ...

Quantum of fragrance.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... QUANTUM OF FRAGRANCE: Avon has teamed up with James Bond entertainment to create a signature Bond Girl 007 fragrance. Actress Gemma Arterton, the female lead in the forthcoming Bond film, Quantum of Solace, will be the face of the fragrance,...

Good things come in small packages.(PERFUME EXPO: Dorothy Foster reports from New York)(Bernard Pommier)(Perfume Expo America)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Masterminded by Bernard Pommier, Perfume Expo America (PXA) opened its doors at New York's Metropolitan Pavilion & Altman Building from 12-15 May. Pommier billed the event as "The only trade show that treats retailers like royalty." Its...

Bar hoppers.(PERFUME EXPO: Dorothy Foster reports from New York)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... For those who wanted a little more to chew on, PXA also hosted four conference sessions. State of the Industry explored the marketing of selective perfumery and beauty products in the US. Beauty and Duty Free looked at opportunities and...

Exhibitor reaction.(PERFUME EXPO: Dorothy Foster reports from New York)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... There was a mixed reaction to the show, with some exhibitors very pleased with contacts made, while others complained that attendance at the show had been slower than expected. Some booths had a lot of visitors, while others were quiet. ...

Beautyworld a critical success.(CI reports from Dubai)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... The 13th Beautyworld Middle East was the most successful yet, said organiser Messe Frankfurt, and is now one of the top 5 international beauty trade shows. The exhibition was certainly more international than ever, reflecting the eagerness...

Getting a slice of the action.(BEAUTY WORLD)(iSlices)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One stand that was mobbed was that of iSlices, a South African company that has benefited from substantial investment from its government. Ceo Kerryne Krause-Neufeldt said she'd spent nearly 10 years searching...

Creassence has got your number.(BEAUTY WORLD)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bather than appeal directly to local fragrance customs, French supplier Creassence decided to play up to its French image by offering fine fragrances. The company presented Parfums Haute Couture, a range of...

CPL to expand Dubai operation.(BEAUTY WORLD)(CPL Aromas PLC)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... One of the busiest stands was that of CPL Aromas, a UK fragrance house that has set up operations in Dubai. "We have lots of customers here and this is a great opportunity to meet them," said managing director Francis Pickthall. "We've...

Angels in Argentina.(BEAUTY WORLD)(Universo Garden Angels)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... With all the hullabaloo about the booming Brazilian market, the recovery and growth of the Argentinian C&T market has gone unnoticed by many. "The market's growing about 20% a year," said Monica Verdier de Perez, president of Universo...

Kneipp to move into Middle East.(BEAUTY WORLD)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Founded over 100 years ago by a German priest, Kneipp was bought in 2001 by the Paul Hartmann Group and has a turnover of 70m [euro]. "We're independent, but it's nice to have a 1.3bn [euro] turnover company and 40...

Brazilian beauty comes to Dubai.(BEAUTY WORLD)(L'acqua di Fiori)
June 6, 2008... The Brazilian Beauty Lounge was another popular area, housing examples of Brazilian art, music, fashion and jewellery--and beauty products, of course. One of the largest Brazilian exhibitors was L'acqua di Fiori, a fragrance and skin care...

Erb planning a radiant future.(BEAUTY WORLD)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The products feature a synergy of three herbs, explained co-owner and marketing director Panjal Ansusinha. "The body mask, for example is based on turmeric, ylang ylang and lemongrass. Turmeric contains vitamin C and...

Nexia Holdings Inc, which has operations in health and beauty, has announced a 10% increase in its first quarter revenues year on year.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Nexia Holdings Inc, which has operations in health and beauty, has announced a 10% increase in its first quarter revenues year on year. For the period ending 31 March 2008, gross revenue totalled $815,348 compared to $738,774 for the same...

Economic bellweather of middle class Britain, John Lewis reported a decrease in sales at most of its outlets in its latest year-to-date report.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Economic bellweather of middle class Britain, John Lewis reported a decrease in sales at most of its outlets in its latest year-to-date report. While the majority of its locations have seen sales drop, its flagship Oxford Street store and...

Luxury goods company Richemont saw its sales rise 10% to 5.3bn [euro] in the year ended March 2008.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Luxury goods company Richemont saw its sales rise 10% to 5.3bn [euro] in the year ended March 2008. Operating profit rose 21% to 1.1bn [euro]. Chairman Johann Rupert said the Cartier owner intends to refocus as an exclusively luxury goods...

Russian cosmetics company Kalina, which controls the German brands Dr. Scheller and Manhatten, has promoted Alexander Petrov from cfo to chief executive officer.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Russian cosmetics company Kalina, which controls the German brands Dr. Scheller and Manhatten, has promoted Alexander Petrov from cfo to chief executive officer. For Q1 2008, Kalina reported a 8.2% profit increase after it raised prices by an...

Korres to double stores.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Greek beauty company Korres says it plans to build on an impressive set of Q1 results by opening 20 boutiques in the course of 2008. Korres has already opened three new stores this year one in Paris, and one each in Swiss towns Neuchatel...

LVMH sees solid growth.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Despite a bleak economic outlook in the US and sluggish growth in Europe, LVMH's fiscal 2007 results emerged seemingly unscathed. Chairman Bernard Arnault said the company had maintained growth in a changing economic environmen, including a...

Graham Packaging increases net sales.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
June 6, 2008... Graham Packaging has reported an increase in net sales of almost 8%, with sales tipping $670m for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008. The biggest sales climb came from South America, which grew an impressive 27.9%. Exchange rates helped...

Profit gloss for Burberry.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Fashion house Burberry appears a good example of a company rising effortlessly above the global downturn. The luxury retailer unveiled a 25% surge in annual profits, reaching 195m [pounds sterling] by 31 March. Despite the current credit...

More P&G price rises likely.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Procter & Gamble has already hiked prices on some of its products this year but it could be forced to pass more rises onto consumers in the near future. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] P&G buys some of its materials from Dow Chemical, which is...

Pessina to sell Boots wholesale op?(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Could Stefano Pessina, co-owner of Alliance Boots and a famed deal-maker, be ready to sell the UK-based pharma wholesaler and retail chemists business to another wholesaler? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new owners of Alliance Boots are...

Chemtura Corp private eq deal likely.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Chemicals specialist Chemtura Corp appears on the verge of being snapped up by private equity operators. Blackstone Group LP and Apollo Management are both thought to be interested in the US-based plastics and adhesives manufacturer. ...

Limited Brands beats Q1 profit target--but divides analysts.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
June 6, 2008... Limited Brands has surprised analysts after disclosing a near doubling of its Q1 profits. Limited said earnings ran to $97.8m. However, the results include the fruits of a one-off asset sale. Underlying sales though remain a concern with...

Subdued Wall St welcome for Freda.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
June 6, 2008... It could take Estee Lauder's new chief operating officer a while before results improve. That's more or less the lukewarm verdict after new Lauder coo Fabrizio Freda met Wall Street analysts. Freda was formerly president of global snacks...

UK C&T market to defy downturn?(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Health and beauty looks set to solidly repel any nervousness UK consumers could have about further financial belt-tightening. A new report from Verdict Research predicts UK health and beauty sales could see its highest growth rate for a decade....

Shares latest.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... * SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 15/5/08 29/5/08 % CHANGE BIGGEST GAINERS ELIZABETH ARDEN $13.52 $15.78 +16.72% REVLON 'A' ...

Rich Hippie's latest perfume, Shambala, is a floral blend of organic Indian jasmine petal, French and Croatian lavender bud, Madagascan ylang ylang and Bulgarian, Tunisian and Moroccan rosa petals.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Rich Hippie's latest perfume, Shambala, is a floral blend of organic Indian jasmine petal, French and Croatian lavender bud, Madagascan ylang ylang and Bulgarian, Tunisian and Moroccan rosa petals. Shambala retails for $355 (180 [pounds...

Liz Earle is offering a natural approach to sun care with Sun Shade, which contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Liz Earle is offering a natural approach to sun care with Sun Shade, which contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Sun Shade Face Protector SPF25 (15.50 [pounds sterling]) and Sun Shade Body Protector SPF15 (17.50 [pounds sterling]) both also...

Vichy has developed a moisturiser that claims to protect the skin against the daily effects of UVA and UVB rays, helping to stop premature signs of ageing.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Vichy has developed a moisturiser that claims to protect the skin against the daily effects of UVA and UVB rays, helping to stop premature signs of ageing. Aqualia Thermal UV contains PPD 18 and SPF 15 to help with this process and also has...

Unilever has added to new products to its Dove's Summer Glow range: Dove Summer Glow Beauty Body Lotion + SPF 15 (6.99 [pounds sterling], 250ml) and Dove Summer Glow Beauty Body Lotion + Soft Shimmer (4.99 [pounds sterling], 250ml).(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Unilever has added to new products to its Dove's Summer Glow range: Dove Summer Glow Beauty Body Lotion + SPF 15 (6.99 [pounds sterling], 250ml) and Dove Summer Glow Beauty Body Lotion + Soft Shimmer (4.99 [pounds sterling], 250ml). The Summer...

Gwen Stefani launches five Harajuku fragrances.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 6, 2008... US singer-and-designer Gwen Stefani has created a second fragrances line, following the success of her first fragrance L. Harajuku Lovers comprises of five different fragrances. G, Love, Lil' Angel, Music and Love are named after Stefani's...

L'Oreal Paris is hive of activity.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 6, 2008... L'Oreal Paris has added a line to its Elvive range, this time for dry hair. Re-Nutrition is the first range under the Elvive umbrella to contain royal jelly, which is said to nourish and replenish dry hair. Royal jelly contains 11 of the...

Benefit dabs fragrance on its 'b' spot.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 6, 2008... San Francisco cosmetics company Benefit Cosmetics is helping women find their 'b' spots or pulse points with its first fragrance release, b spot. B spot comes with a "body map" that helps women locate their pulse points--inside of the...

Givenchy goes back to black.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Two years after the launch of Masque Noir, French beauty house Givenchy has gone into the black once again to create a new anti-ageing cream. Billed as the LVMH-owned company's first haute couture cream, Le Soin Noir owes its black hue to...

Oriflame and Wilkinson Sword take second swipe at female shaving.(PRODUCT NEWS)
June 6, 2008... Swedish direct sales company Oriflame and shaving expert Wilkinson Sword have teamed up for the second year running. Oriflame Wilkinson Lady Protector Razor has an ergonomic handle with a rubber grip to give great control, while its...

Daisy darkens for first anniversary.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Coty Inc.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Coty is celebrating the first anniversary of its blockbuster Daisy fragrance with a more intense edp version. The edp contains the same notes as the original but the essential oils are more concentrated, while the wild strawberry, violet...

Faking it with Xen-Tan.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... With all of the self-tanning products that are on the market, choosing the right one can be bewildering for the consumer. Xen-Tan, which has just gone into UK department store House of Fraser, promises natural results even for the fairest...

Clinique foundation fitter than ever.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Just as women's exercises routines have changed with the times, Clinique says its Superfit Makeup has been modernised to meet the demands of modern life. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First launched in 1999, the foundation's new formula...

Byblos adds water to basic elements.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Eurocosmesi )(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Following its revamp of the Byblos fragrance collection, Eurocosmesi has developed matching perfumed waters in time for summer. The Acque Profumate per il corpo Elementi di Byblos are said to combine the original fragrances with the...

The International Jojoba Export Council and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society have signed a joint agreement to bring about the end of commercial hunting of whales and trading in whale oil by minimising economic incentives for these products.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 6, 2008... The International Jojoba Export Council and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society have signed a joint agreement to bring about the end of commercial hunting of whales and trading in whale oil by minimising economic incentives for these...

Building on its Salvona NanoSal technology platform, Salvona Technologies has announced a new product that can be used in topical skin and hair care products.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 6, 2008... Building on its Salvona NanoSal technology platform, Salvona Technologies has announced a new product that can be used in topical skin and hair care products. SalSphere, which is based on submicron spheres, offers a range of diameters greater...

German supplier of herbal extracts, comeceuticals and specialty fine chemicals, Sabinsa, is now supplying halal-certified ingredients.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 6, 2008... German supplier of herbal extracts, comeceuticals and specialty fine chemicals, Sabinsa, is now supplying halal-certified ingredients. The range includes standardised botanical extracts as well as probiotics, enzymes and minerals.

Sleever International has rolled out a fully biodegradable and composable packaging solution called the Biosleeve.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 6, 2008... Sleever International has rolled out a fully biodegradable and composable packaging solution called the Biosleeve. The Biosleeve uses biodegradable polymers and biopolymers and is manufactured from poly lactic acid (PLA). PLA is derived from...

Two shades of Aromabliss.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Oriflame AB has chosen Stolzle-Oberglas AG's lock on bottle )(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... Oriflame has chosen Stolzle-Oberglas' Sto Lock-On bottle for its Aromabliss fragrance duo. Customised with a special shoulder design, the tall cylindrical 50ml glass bottle is topped off with a cap that follows the line of the bottle. ...

SeaCliff takes eco route for Jurlique.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 6, 2008... SeaCliff Beauty Packaging & Laboratories has created eco-friendly packaging for Jurlique's new Facial Powder. The new packaging was designed with a friction-fit closure and a customised PE gasket that prevents the product from leaking. The...

Dow takes walk on the mild side.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 6, 2008... Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex has introduced a new polymer designed for use in personal care products such as body washes, shampoos and deodorants. PolySaf uses cationic emulsion chemistry that is said to help formulators develop extremely...

ORF creates growth factor.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 6, 2008... Icelandic ORF Genetics has created next generation, biorisk-free growth factors for the professional skin care industry. ISOkine uses the company's Orfeus plant-based expression platform, providing a green and cost effective alternative to...

Dapy Paris has created a coffret for Kenzo to house a gift set comprising three 15ml bottles of the Flower By Kenzo fragrance.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
June 6, 2008... Dapy Paris has created a coffret for Kenzo to house a gift set comprising three 15ml bottles of the Flower By Kenzo fragrance. The coffret has an MS acrylic injected crystal cover with the Kenzo logo embossed on the two short sides, and a...

Mineral make-up may be stealing the headlines, but Omorovicza founder Stephen de Heinrich de Omorovicza says minerals are just as important for skin care. He talks to CI about his two year old spa brand, which draws on Hungary's rich spa heritage--as well as the magic of minerals.(Q & A)(Interview)
June 6, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How does the water used in Omorovicza products separate them from other skin care products on the market? The type of water you use has a strong impact on the products. There are brands that use thermal water but...

Exec shuffle at P&G.(PEOPLE)
June 6, 2008... Procter & Gamble has announced the retirement of Claudia B. Kotchka from her role as vp of design innovation and strategy, and her new title of vp of special assignment, effective from 1 August. P&G also appointed Philip J. Duncan global...

New financial director at Transdermal Cosmetics.(PEOPLE)
June 6, 2008... David Kingsnorth has been appointed as finance director, effective immediately, at Transdermal Cosmetics Plc. Kingsnorth brings financial and company secretarial expertise to the role from his previous positions in entrepreneurial...

Senior Revlon exec named new Faces coo.(PEOPLE)
June 6, 2008... Faces Cosmetics Plc has named Rajat Wahl as its new coo, international, effective immediately. Wahl will be responsible for leading the company's proposed expansion into India, the Middle East and Eastern Europe from its future Indian office....

Budelpack ceo and chairman to step down.(PEOPLE)
June 6, 2008... Chris Moerkerken will step down as ceo and chairman of the executive board of the Budelpack Group. A successor to Moerkerken will be named shortly. The decision for Moerkerken to leave the contract manufacturer was said to be a mutual...

Living Nature.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Kim Ponting )(Brief article)
June 6, 2008... New Zealand skin care company, Living Nature has appointed Kim Ponting to the role of national trainer for the UK, where she will be responsible for training new and existing accounts as well as retail, spa and beauty accounts. Ponting brings...

Kanebo France.(PEOPLE)
June 6, 2008... Kanebo France has named Katsuhiko Yokoe president of its cosmetics division in France. Yokoe replaces Yuji Naito, who is now in charge of spa, institute and salon development at the company's headquarters in Japan. Prior to his appointment,...

Stila.(PEOPLE)
June 6, 2008... Julianne Pfister is moving from one US niche make-up brand to another with her appointment at Stila as director of international sales. Pfister, who held a similar role at Smashbox Cosmetics, will be responsible for administering and aiding...

Clarins USA.(PEOPLE)
June 6, 2008... Clarins USA has announced the promotion of Caroline Pieper-Vogt to senior vice-president of sales and marketing for My Blend by Dr. Olivier Courtin. Pieper-Vogt will continue the duties of her previous position as senior vice president of...

Diary dates.
June 6, 2008... DIARY DATES 10-11 JUNE Venue: Royal College of Physicians, London, UK Tel: +44 20 7828 2278 Fax: +44 20 7828 2045 ANTI-AGEING Email:...

King of Shaves at the cutting edge of razor market.
June 20, 2008... Having won itself a significant slice of the male grooming market, King of Shaves has put an end to the rumours and unveiled its first razor. Azor is a four-blade, open architecture razor that "takes the best of systems and the best of...

Zirh snaps up French Connection licence.
June 20, 2008... Zirh Holdings has signed a long term licensing agreement with UK fashion empire French Connection. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company has bought all the intellectual property of previous FCUK premium launches from Shiseido. "We are...

French fragrance and flavours supplier Orgasynth has bought fellow French supplier Agipal, a specialist in essential oils and aromatic products.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 20, 2008... French fragrance and flavours supplier Orgasynth has bought fellow French supplier Agipal, a specialist in essential oils and aromatic products. Agipal, which had a 2007 turnover of 2.6m [euro], will move Orgasynth's Orgarome site to the west...

South African health and beauty franchiser Placecol is moving into the men's market with a sports barstyle salon concept.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 20, 2008... South African health and beauty franchiser Placecol is moving into the men's market with a sports barstyle salon concept. The new salon will open in Pretoria in September with rugby screens and will offer hair treatments, facials manicures and...

Baltic beauty retailer Drogas is planning to open four new stores in Lativia and three in Lithuania.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 20, 2008... Baltic beauty retailer Drogas is planning to open four new stores in Lativia and three in Lithuania. Owned by AS Watson since 2004, Drogas is the largest retailer in the Baltics with 118 stores in the region.

German chemicals giant BASF has signed a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Quick-Med Technologies.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 20, 2008... German chemicals giant BASF has signed a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Quick-Med Technologies. BASF will produce and distribute worldwide QuickMed's MultiStat anti-ageing compounds for use in cosmetics, The licence will run...

European cosmetic brand Gosh Cosmetics brought its adventurous approach to make-up to Canada earlier this month.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 20, 2008... European cosmetic brand Gosh Cosmetics brought its adventurous approach to make-up to Canada earlier this month. Sold exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart, Gosh debuted its new summer palate and core products that have earned it a high reputation...

Parlux signs up Queen Latifah.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
June 20, 2008... Queen Latifah is the latest celebrity to sign a fragrance licence with Parlux. The award-winning singer, actress and businesswoman will launch her first, as yet unnamed, fragrance in the US in autumn 2009, with an international roll-out...