Cosmetics International articles from May 2006

Cosmetics International archives from May 2006

Liz Claiborne Cosmetics plans array of new scents.
May 5, 2006... Liz Claiborne Cosmetics has launches scheduled for Lucky Brand Jeans and Curve later this year, in addition to Tracy by Ellen Tracy which it introduced in April. In July, Liz Claiborne Cosmetics will add to its successful Curve masterbrand...

Avon Products to cut another 1300 jobs.
May 5, 2006... Avon Products Inc revealed in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission last week it would terminate another 1300 employees, bringing the current number of job cuts to 3300. The reduction is expected to deliver an annual savings of...

Plastic surgeon line set for international roll out.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 5, 2006... High-end skin care brand, Zelens, is poised for the international launch of a new Fullerene C60 Eye Cream and has also announced plans for a raft of other new products. The Eye Cream will be rolled out to Switzerland in May; France and...

NPD study warns of perils of celebrity endorsement.(NPD Group's Celebrity Influence Study)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... A new report from The NPD Group warns marketers that they sign deals with celebrities at their peril. Called the Celebrity Influence Study, the survey questioned 11,000 adults and teens aged 13+ in the US on which celebrities they liked...

Natura ready to enter Venezuela.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Natura's 1Q results show a marked growth in turnover, up 18 per cent on the same period in 2005, reaching US$341 m (US$288m). Sales were up too to US$241 m, an increase of 19 per cent (US$201m). Net income registered 17.2 per cent growth at...

More growth from LVMH.(LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... There's still seems little tailing off in the luxury good market, as first quarter results show from LVMH. Sales growth climbed 15 per cent for the luxury products player overall with perfumes and cosmetics running away with an above average...

O Boticario ramps up a gear with new skin care line.(VitActive)
May 5, 2006... Brazil's leading franchise cosmetics player, O Boticario, is set to launch its most top end skin care line to date. The 19-sku range called VitActive has been in development over the past three years and has been researched extensively with a...

PureBeauty thrown lifeline.(Cameron Capital Corporation)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... PureBeauty, the specialty retail chain based in Encino, California, filed for bankruptcy last month but has been thrown a lifeline by Cameron Capital Corporation, an investment firm that has agreed to acquire the company's assets and keep it...

Johnson & Johnson targets adults.(marketing)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... After pampering generations of babies, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is turning its attention to the adult market, targeting grown-ups with a new line of five lotions and four washes designed to restore adult skin to a baby soft state. Johnson &...

UK high street retailer Marks & Spencer is trialling the use of a new name and a new logo, Your M&S.(Marks and Spencer PLC)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > UK HIGH street retailer Marks b Spencer is trialling the use of a new name and a new logo, Your M&S. The Your M&S branding is now in situ on one London store and its success will be monitored says the company. The slogan itself has played a...

Shares in House of Fraser jumped this week amid speculation of the identity of a potential bidder.(markets)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > SHARES IN House of Fraser jumped this week amid speculation of the identity of a potential bidder. Newspaper reports have linked Icelandic investor, Baugur, with a possible bid. The acquisitive Iceland-based firm bought 10 per cent of House...

Superdrug, part of the AS Watson group, is to open its first three stores in Southern Ireland.(Superdrug Stores PLC)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > SUPERDRUG, PART of the AS Watson group, is to open its first three stores in Southern Ireland. Expected to open later this month, the sites are identified as Omni Park, Talaght and Wexford. Alan Johnson, Superdrug's retail director commented:...

Clarins is set to tap into the trend towards doctor brands with the launch early next year of My Blend by Dr Oliver Courtin.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
May 5, 2006... > CLARINS IS set to tap into the trend towards doctor brands with the launch early next year of My Blend by Dr Oliver Courtin. To roll out exclusively in the US--a European introduction is not slated until 2008-there will be eight day and night...

Lornamead makes first US brand acquisition.(EUROPEAN NEWS)
May 5, 2006... Unilever has sold off two of its US hair care brands, Finesse and Aqua Net, to Lornamead for an undisclosed sum. Finesse, launched in 1982, was the first brand to offer an oil-free conditioner and was originally part of the Helene Curtis...

King of Shaves scores winner with soccer star.(John Terry signed endorsement deal )(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... British brand King of Shaves is to kick off its first ever TV campaign after signing England and Chelsea football star John Terry. The deal with the defender will run from this year's World Cup tournament which starts in June through to...

Aveda opens new concept salon.(The Redchat Lifestyle Salon & Spa)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Lauder-owned Aveda has bolstered its Pure Abundance hair styling line, as well as opening a new Aveda concept salon in the UK. The Redchat Lifestyle Salon & Spa in Richmond combines 10 hair styling stations, two treatment rooms and an all...

Yves Rocher turns greener.(in-store campaign )(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... From 29 May to 11 June, Yves Rocher is reinforcing its green credentials with a new in-store campaign which will encourage consumers to think about the impact of what they use and the environment. All stores in France will promote reusable...

More products flow from Valvital.(skin and body care products)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Valvital, the chain of thermal spas in France, is extending its line of skin and body care products. The line utilises the water from nine different springs to treat a variety of skin problems. Each thermal spring has different healing...

Chocs away for new French line.(cosmetics line eyes international market)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... A French cosmetics line based purely on cocoa is looking at expanding its business internationally following its domestic success and forthcoming listing in Galeries Lafayette Paris. From June, the beauty department at the top Paris...

Emsar previews mini portable spray system: Melanie Godsell reveals some of the highlights from the packaging side of the Bologna extravaganza.(Emsar Squeeze Mist)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Dispensing solution provider, Emsar, used this year's Cosmopack exhibition to present a new 3ml mini spray package. The Emsar Squeeze Mist was developed due to a growing interest in portable packaging options, according to the company's...

Bespoke as standard at Cresstale.(RPC Cresstale)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Despite having a positioning as a bespoke packaging supplier, RPC Cresstale--a division of RPC Bramlage-Wiko--has opted to offer a new standard range of lip gloss cases. "We are trying to develop ways of taking down the cost of entry for...

M&H gets the inside story with visi-strip technology.(M&H Plastics Ltd.)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... M&H Plastics, a manufacturer of bottles, caps, tubes, jars, shrink sleeving and other packaging, unveiled a new bottle with a strip on the side to show how much product is left inside. The main body of the bottle is opaque, but new...

Does China pose a major threat to European packaging manufacturers?(COSMOPACK REPORT)
May 5, 2006... Alex Piagnarelli, vp sales b marketing, M&H Plastics "China is a very tough competitor. The quality is very good now. The service levels are adequate and the prices are cheaper. But the relationships and communication is the area they...

Kao profits hurt by Kanebo purchase.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 5, 2006... Buying Kanebo has meant some short term pain for Kao Corp. Overall for 2005/2006, Kao group pre-tax profits fell 2.7 per cent to [yen]121.96bn. However, net sales for 2006 inched up 3.7 per cent to [yen]971,230m compared to [yen]936,851m in...

Shiseido strategy reverses losses.(Shiseido Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Shiseido net profits for 2005 have risen to [yen]14.4bn thanks to positive sales and extensive restructuring, plus cost cutting. This was in contrast to an [yen]8.8bn loss the year before. Shiseido's cosmetics division is humming along:...

Alberto-Culver on prowl for possible acquisitions.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 5, 2006... Following the collapse of the deal to merge its Sally Beauty Company with Regis Corporation, Alberto-Culver has announced that it could be on the look out for new acquisitions. President and ceo, Howard Bernick, gave the news as he...

Clarins sees 4Q gains.(Clarins S.A.)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Strong advertising and promotions have paid Clarins back in their first quarter of 2006 where net perfume sales rose by almost 16 per cent (or about 11.5 per cent at constant exchange rates). Clarins says much of the growth should be credited...

Colgate-Palmolive sees Latin American sales rise.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 5, 2006... First quarter profits for Colgate rose sharply up 8.1 per cent thanks to hefty sales increases from Latin America, up almost 18 per cent. More to the point, Latin American operating profit its local earning power before deductions such as...

Oriflame 1Q sales lift.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 5, 2006... The natural Swedish cosmetics direct sales formula is continuing to work solidly for Oriflame. Net results for the Stockholm-listed company's first quarter has seen net profits climbing 28 per cent to 23m [euro] compared to 181.6m [euro]...

Body Shop delays results: ethical retailer The Body Shop--now in the process of being bought by L'Oreal--has delayed its end of year results by over a week until today.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > Body Shop delays results: Ethical retailer The Body Shop--now in the process of being bought by L'Oreal--has delayed its end of year results by over a week until today. The delay has been caused by L'Oreal's, cash purchase for the brand says...

Avon's 1Q profits slither down: the world's biggest direct seller saw first quarter 2006 profits plunge over 65 per cent to just $56.2m compared to $172m a year ago.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 5, 2006... > Avon's 1Q profits slither down: The world's biggest direct seller saw first quarter 2006 profits plunge over 65 per cent to just $56.2m compared to $172m a year ago. Avon has experienced rough sales conditions with encroaching competition and...

Breaking news: P&G full profits for the third quarter were released just after Cl went to press.(Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > Breaking News: P&G full profits for the third quarter were released just after Cl went to press. However analysts were predicting healthy rises in revenue, thanks in part to the recent marriage of P&G and Gillette, off-setting a slowdown in...

Shares latest.(cosmetics market)(Table)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... >SHARES LATEST NAME VALUE AT VALUE AT ACTUAL 14/04/06 28/04/06 % CHANGE BIGGEST GAINERS (biggest gainers from top) PPR 96.50...

Bremenn Research Labs, the maker of the Hylexin cream for dark eye circles, has launched a product that targets age spots on the hands.(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > BREMENN RESEARCH Labs, the maker of the Hylexin cream for dark eye circles, has launched a product that targets age spots on the hands. Lumedia targets hyperpigmented age spots and restores an even colour and tone, the makers insist. The...

Broadway, the manufacturer of artificial nails, has added a new plain nail in its super-short Real Life range.(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > BROADWAY, THE manufacturer of artificial nails, has added a new plain nail in its super-short Real Life range. It is practical for everyday use with softened squared edges and has a patented precision tab applicator. The natural finish means...

The Body Line Thermal is a new anti-ageing range from German skin care specialist, Babor.(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > THE BODY Line Thermal is a new anti-ageing range from German skin care specialist, Babor. The line includes all the usual staples such as shower gel and body lotion, as well as Peeling Gel, Thermal Spray, Stop 3 Cellulite and Lifting Bust 8...

Dr Scheller Cosmetics is rolling out limited edition products in its Manhattan range.(Road Trip collection)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > DR SCHELLER Cosmetics is rolling out limited edition products in its Manhattan range. The Road Trip collection comprises two make-up palettes (one for day and one for night), mini lipglosses that can fit on a key ring, a cuticle softener and...

Carita overhauls anti-ageing offering.(Pearl of Youth introduced)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Salon brand Carita has replaced its Progressif Anti-Age skin care range with the new Pearl of Youth three-sku collection. The new range was inspired by, and relies on, mother-of-pearl, from which the pearl powder is extracted. This helps to...

Floris takes organic route.(Natural Benefits launched)
May 5, 2006... Floris, the 275-year-old fragrance, skin, bath and body care company, is going down the organic route in an attempt to appeal to a broader market. Its new Natural Benefits standalone brand will initially comprise six skus--all on counter in...

Temperature's on the rise ...(Lancome International introducing new Color Fever lipstick)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... TEMPERATURE'S ON THE RISE... Lancome is introducing new Color Fever lipstick from 15 May. It will be available in 32 shades with nine in the orange to red colour segment; nine in the beige to brown category; and 14 pink to violet shades. They...

Unilever's Sunsilk hair care undergoes 6.5m [pounds sterling] revamp.(shampoo, conditioner and styling range)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... The Sunsilk shampoo, conditioner and styling range from personal care heavyweight Unilever is being relaunched this May as part of a 6.5m [pounds sterling] brand investment. The overhaul will include updated packaging and a new ad campaign....

L'Oreal makes waves with Garnier Surf Hair styling line.(Surf Hair Beach Look Spray and Surf Hair Texturising Wax )(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... L'Oreal is extending its Gamier Fructis Style Surf Hair range with two new products, bringing the total tally to three. "Surf is becoming more mainstream so we wanted to extend our offering," said a Gamier spokesperson. Surf Hair Beach Look...

Looking after body & soul.(Women more likely to use specific body products)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 5, 2006... * German women are most likely to care for their body with two out of three women using care products nine times in an average week. * Women of all five countries are more likely to use specific body products compared to general...

Axilone, part of Ileos Group, has announced that it will open a new metals-only production plant in China in June.(Axilone USA)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > AXILONE, PART of Ileos Group, has announced that it will open a new metals-only production plant in China in June. It will be located in Shangyu and will come under the remit of Axilone Shunhua (China). Its main business will be the...

USC Europe has become the first company to be accredited with the newly-introduced dual BAMA Standard Accreditation for its UK plant in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > USC EUROPE has become the first company to be accredited with the newly-introduced dual BAMA Standard Accreditation for its UK plant in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. The accreditation includes the ISO 9001:2000 certification and the BAMA Standard...

The Fragrance Foundation is calling for entries for the redesign of the FiFi award trophy.
May 5, 2006... > THE FRAGRANCE Foundation is calling for entries for the redesign of the FiFi award trophy. "We are very excited to initiate this FiFi design competition and invite the leading international bottle designers to participate," commented Rochelle...

Nivea reaches a Crescendo with MeadWestvaco.(Nivea France)
May 5, 2006... Beiersdorf, the company behind the La Prairie, Juvena and Eucerin brands, has opted to use MeadWestvaco's Crescendo paperboard on its Nivea Body products. The premium coated one side bright white paperboard was used on Reshaping Treatment...

AssiDoman cartonboard for Couleur Caramel.(AssiDoman Frovi)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... French brand, Couleur Caramel, has used cartonboard by AssiDoman Frovi for the packs for its colour cosmetics range. The Frovi Light board used on the packs is of virgin fibre with a four-layer construction from 250 to 270gsm. It has an...

Crown scores with Gillette.(Crown Holdings Inc.)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Gillette has called upon the expertise of Crown Holdings to help create its new football-themed shaped aerosol packs for MACH3Turbo shaving gels and Gillette Series shaving gels, antiperspirants and deodorants. The packs will be launched in...

Scandolara extends tube range.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
May 5, 2006... The Scandolara Group has produced a range of aluminium, laminated and plastic tubes. Its aluminium tube offering is available in 11 different diameter options, from 13.5mm to 40mm. They can be printed up to six colours with brilliant, matt...

Lacroix goes for Gerresheimer glass.(Christian Lacroix S.A., Gerresheimer Glas AG)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Glass specialist Gerresheimer has created flacons for the Tumulte his and hers fragrance duo from Christian Lacroix, as well as for Axe Unlimited, the male jus from Unilever. Tumulte is packaged in flacons that are shaped like an ancient...

A smashing Christmas ...
May 5, 2006... A smashing Christmas... Novelty Christmas-themed glassware is now available from the UK's Johnsen & Jorgensen (J&J). Standard items in the range include 'Christmas Trees', 'Adam & Eve' and 'Stiletto Shoes'. For these standard designs the...

Cosmetics International talks to Millie Kendall and Ruby Hammer, founders of Ruby & Millie.(Interview)
May 5, 2006... It has been two years since we last interviewed you, how has the brand performed over that period? Millie Kendall (MK): Very well actually. We appointed a new brand management team and with the added benefit of being able to source...

Mary Kay names new president.(David Holl appointed)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Direct selling company, Mary Kay Inc, has named David Holl as president and ceo. Holl has been with the Mary Kay business since 1993 and has served in a number of capacities including cfo and treasurer. Most recently he was president and coo....

Agon sworn in as new L'Oreal ceo.(Jean-Paul Agon appointed)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... Jean-Paul Agon has taken over as ceo of L'Oreal 14 months after Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones announced his retirement. At the close of the Annual General Meeting on 25 April, the board of directors officially appointed Agon to the post. Jones...

Liz Claiborne International.(Jorge Figueredo quits and Karen Murray appointed)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > JORGE FIGUEREDO, president of Liz Claiborne International, exited the company on 30 April. Karen Murray, group president, is to take on Figueredo's responsibilities in addition to her own. Figueredo joined Claiborne in 1984 and held various...

Susan E Arnold, vice chairman of Procter & Gamble (P&G) Beauty, is to have her remit extended to include oral care, personal health and the pharmaceutical businesses.(R Kerry Clark retired)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > SUSAN E ARNOLD, vice chairman of Procter Et Gamble (P&G) Beauty, is to have her remit extended to include oral care, personal health and the pharmaceutical businesses. Her new title will be vice chairman of P&G Beauty and Health. The change...

Quest International.(PEOPLE)
May 5, 2006... > DEMI THOMAN has been named president of consumer fragrance, Americas, for scent supplier Quest International. Under this new role, Thoman will oversee the consumer fragrance business in the Latin American and North American regions. Thoman...

Walgreen.(Katherine Steirly appointed)(Brief article)
May 5, 2006... > KATHERINE STEIRLY has been appointed divisional vice president and general merchandising manager for beauty and fashion at US drugstore chain Walgreen. Steirly was previously divisional merchandise manager for beauty. She will report to...

Diary dates.(Calendar)
May 5, 2006... DIARY DATES > 8-10 MAY Venue: Tokyo Big Sight BEAUTYWORLD JAPAN Tel: + 81 332 628 441 Fax: +81 332 628 442 Email: mako@mesagomessefrankfurt.com ...

P&G bolsters Lacoste power-brand with inspiration.(Procter and Gamble Co. to launch new Inspiration scent)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... This summer will see the addition of a new pillar fragrance for Procter & Gamble's blockbusting Lacoste franchise. Called Inspiration, the floral oriental scent will go on counter in Europe in August. Its powder blue carton and light blue...

Garnier set to shake up US skin care market.(Maybelline/Garnier)
May 19, 2006... Garnier, the L'Oreal-owned brand that shook up the US hair care market with the introduction of Fructis in 2003, now has plans to bring over its skin care collection too. A spokeswoman for Maybelline-Garnier, the L'Oreal USA division that...

Shiseido, the world's fourth largest cosmetics company.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 19, 2006... SHISEIDO, THE world's fourth largest cosmetics company, is the first major Japanese company to announce that it is ending its relationship with auditing firm Chuo Aoyama PwC. See p6 for further details.

LVMH-owned Parfums Kenzo is introducing a new pillar fragrance to its portfolio this September, Kenzo Amour.(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... LVMH-OWNED Parfums Kenzo is introducing a new pillar fragrance to its portfolio this September, Kenzo Amour. The oriental-inspired scent was created by Daphne Bugey and Oliver Cresp of Firmenich. It features notes of cherry blossom, rice, white...

Modern Beauty, the 18-strong Hong Kong beauty-salon chain, is to enter China this year through a joint venture business called Shanghai Regent Fitness Ltd.(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... MODERN BEAUTY, the 18-strong Hong Kong beauty-salon chain, is to enter China this year through a joint venture business called Shanghai Regent Fitness Ltd. The first salon is slated to open next month in Shanghai. It will be one of the largest...

Rodan + Fields is extending its skin care offering with a night care line this summer.(launch of Anti-Age PM Serum and Anti-Age PM Cream )(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... RODAN + FIELDS is extending its skin care offering with a night care line this summer. Anti-Age PM Serum and Anti-Age PM Cream are said to help stimulate collagen production. Retailing at $75 and $90 respectively, they are designed to be used...

L'Oreal Paris brand signs Diane 'la-de-dah' Keaton.(endorsement of Diane Keaton)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... Academy Award winning actress Diane Keaton has been signed by L'Oreal Paris to be a spokesperson for the company and its brands in the US. Her first assignment will be to represent its Age Perfect Pro-Calcium Restorative Hydrating Cream and Age...

Nivea named no 1 in China.(Nivea for Men's market share in China)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... Nivea for Men is number one in the Chinese market, according to research from ACNielsen. It has a market share of 17.5 per cent and has beaten rival brands such as Kao, Biore and Mentholatum. The Beiersdorf-owned brand recently launched a...

Wal-Mart puts $578m advertising account up for review after 32 years.(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... For the first time in 30 years, Wal-Mart, America's largest retailer with 2005 sales of $312.4bn, is putting its $578m advertising account up for review. The account is currently handled by two agencies. Kansas City, Missouri-based...

US distribution for Vichy to extend to 500 doors.(L'Oreal USA planning)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... L'Oreal USA is planning to expand its Active Cosmetics brand, Vichy, from 160 doors to 500 doors in the US by the end of 2006. First introduced to the US in 2002, Vichy has carved out a unique niche. It is presented in special Derma Skincare...

Banana Republic stores to launch scent collection.(fragrances )(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... Banana Republic, the US fashion chain, plans to launch five fragrances in its 494 North American stores, and website, in September. The Discover Collection, as it will be known, is comprised of three women's fragrances and two men's fragrances...

Bellucci paints Paris red for Dior.(Christian Dior S.A. endorses Monica Bellucci)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... Christian Dior has announced that its soon-to-be-launched Rouge Dior lipstick is to be fronted by Italian actress Monica Bellucci. The 41-year-old star of The Matrix and The Passion of the Christ joins the likes of Charlize Theron, Sharon...

Physician-dispensed skin care is way forward in Europe, says DCL.(Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories )
May 19, 2006... A new cosmeceutical range from the US has crossed the pond to the UK and Europe. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories (DCL)is a physician-dispensed line of products designed to address ageing skin, acne, rosacea and skin clarity. There are also...

Natura goes down well-being route with latest Ekos product extensions.(facial care product)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... Brazilian player Natura is extending its successful Ekos range with a facial care line that taps into the well-being trend. Formulations contain a combination of rainforest extracts that include pariparoba, coffee, cupuacu and white clay....

Feather facelift to raise Kao sales in Asia?(Kao Corp. to change the look and formulation of Kao Feather shampoo)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... The Kao Feather brand of shampoo is set to undergo a change in outlook as well as formulation to capture a larger share of the South-East Asian beauty market. Kao Feather has been available in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia,...

German Detergent maker Henkel KgaA has seen its 1Q operating profits lift almost 12 per cent to 295m [euro].(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... GERMAN DETERGENT maker Henkel KgaA has seen its 1Q operating profits lift almost 12 per cent to 295m [euro]. Overall group sales climbed 5.9 per cent, above many analyst predictions. Cosmetics and toiletry sales pulled up 4.8 per cent. Analysts...

Strong 1Q figures from Beiersdorf saw the German conglomerate increase sales by 6.2 per cent with pre-tax profits of 462m [euro], compared to 92m [euro] this time last year.(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... STRONG 1Q figures from Beiersdorf saw the German conglomerate increase sales by 6.2 per cent with pre-tax profits of 462m [euro], compared to 92m [euro] this time last year. A rise in European consumer spending has been building for some time,...

No firm numbers on Parlux yet but the company says full year results--year ending 31 March--is likely to see a sharp increase in revenues--in the region of $183m, more than an 80 per cent hike--thanks to solid performance from Paris Hilton and GUESS fragrances.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 19, 2006... NO FIRM numbers on Parlux yet but the company says full year results--year ending 31 March--is likely to see a sharp increase in revenues--in the region of $183m, more than an 80 per cent hike--thanks to solid performance from Paris Hilton and...

Chuo Aoyama PwC, part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers auditing group which was involved in Kanebo's accounting scandal, has been forced to suspend auditing services for several of its largest Japanese clients.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 19, 2006... CHUO AOYAMA PwC, part of the PricewaterhouseCoopers auditing group which was involved in Kanebo's accounting scandal, has been forced to suspend auditing services for several of its largest Japanese clients. The move threatens the survival of...

Body Shop sales unscathed by takeover.(Body Shop International PLC)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... Now hitched to L'Oreal, ethical retailer The Body Shop has announced a six per cent climb in pre-tax profits totalling 37.6m [pounds sterling] for its full year's results up to the end of February. Although these figures look encouraging, net...

Subdued 1Q for Inter Parfums.(sales and earnings)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... Inter Parfums first quarter sales (up to 31 March) slipped slightly, from $71.9m to $70.9m compared to the same first quarter in 2005. The prestige fragrance player saw quarterly net income lift a smidge to $4.42m in contrast to $4.40m last...

Drogas comes good in 2005.(sales and earnings)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... The Drogas cosmetics, toiletries and household goods retailer in Latvia recorded a total net turnover in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia worth LVL40.9m (US$75.2m) in 2005, a year-on-year increase of 28 per cent, according to the LETA news agency....

Estee Lauder profits fall.(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... Another profit dip, this time from Estee Lauder. Like Elizabeth Arden, costs tore into quarterly profits, which plummeted almost 45 per cent thanks to a higher marketing and ad spend, hefty restructuring costs and a cut in US sales. The latter...

Revlon posts 1Q loss.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
May 19, 2006... A mixed first 2006 quarter for Revlon: sales lifted eight per cent to $326m but net losses also climbed, to $58.2m compared to $46.8m this time last year. Why? Revlon are still in the midst of overhauling their company infrastructure, cutting...