Cosmetics International articles from May 2009

Cosmetics International archives from May 2009

P&G switches focus to "his and hers" items.
May 8, 2009... Procter & Gamble (P&G) has abandoned its traditional marketing structure largely based on individual branding--for a new focus on men and women, but with the emphasis squarely on men. It's a significant step because it means P&G is pushing...

Korres takes confident step into fragrances.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Greek naturals company Korres has made its first entry into the fine fragrance sector. George Korres went to three different fragrance houses to create three very individual edts, which nevertheless all reflect the company's respect for...

Bendel ditches fashion to focus on beauty offer.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Iconic New York department store Henri Bendel is to close its fashion business and lease out one of the three floors at its Fifth Avenue flagship. The Limited Company-owned retailer has decided to focus on beauty products, accessories and...

The Shanghai authorities have ordered two companies to pay LVMH's Sephora Yuan 300,000 as punishment for unfair trading.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... The Shanghai authorities have ordered two companies to pay LVMH's Sephora Yuan 300,000 as punishment for unfair trading. Shanghai Sifulian Cosmetics and Pic France Sephora Cosmetics were found to have used the Chinese translation of Sephora and...

The Yash Birla Group is planning to launch an ayurvedic cosmetics line as part of its joint venture with Kerala Vaidyashala.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... The Yash Birla Group is planning to launch an ayurvedic cosmetics line as part of its joint venture with Kerala Vaidyashala. The Indian group intends to develop the Body Shopstyle products in the next two months, according to a report in the...

UK retail chain Alliance Boots is considering a completely new venture. Executive chairman Stefano Pessina has said he may look into Boots-branded financial services, but not in the near term.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... UK retail chain Alliance Boots is considering a completely new venture. Executive chairman Stefano Pessina has said he may look into Boots-branded financial services, but not in the near term. The retailer is already trialling instore cervical...

CPL Aromas has opened a new site in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... CPL Aromas has opened a new site in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai. The new site incorporates a full service creative perfumery and applications laboratory as well as a large warehouse and a sales and marketing operation. The Dubai site will...

Thalgo has opened a spa in Paris to replace its former spa in a hotel.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Thalgo has opened a spa in Paris to replace its former spa in a hotel. Villa Thalgo is located in the prestigious 16th arrondisement and offers thalassotherapy treatments and a gym.

Biel joins Revlon.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Actress Jessica Biel is the latest celebrity to join Revlon as a brand ambassadress. Biel will appear in Revlon's global ad campaigns and the company's charity events. The girlfriend of singer Justin Timberlake joins Revlon models...

Walgreens picks up Drug Fair stores.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Bankrupt US pharmacy chain Drug Fair Group has been given permission to sell the majority of its stores in New Jersey to Walgreens for $56m. The US Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Linehan ruled that Walgreens was the "highest and best" bidder in...

Aufra to launch first transexual colour cosmetics brand in Italy.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Italian cosmetics company Aufra says it has spotted a genuine gap in the market and developed the first ever cosmetics line for transexuals. Part of a wider Vent de Genes cosmetics range, XY will be officially launched during Italy's Gay...

Economic downturn wipes $708bn off top 50 global brand values.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Economic downturn wipes $708bn off Top 50 global brand values Since January, all brand sectors have been hit by commodity price rises, the credit crunch, rising unemployment and tumbling share prices. The result, says Brand Finance, is a...

Lauder launches counter offensive.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Estee Lauder is known for offering customers tips and advice at its beauty counters but it's now also trying to help them get a better deal. The company says it will sell smaller, less expensive perfume bottles and offer free services at...

Cosnova mulls acquisitions.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... German cosmetics company Cosnova had a bumper 2008. The company, which owns low-cost brands essence and catrice, enjoyed double-digit sales growth with a 35% jump in annual turnover to 72m [euro]. Co-owner Javier Gonzalez said the company...

P&G steals UK FiFis but looks set to share the honours in the US awards.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Procter & Gamble Prestige swept the the annual UK FiFi awards with six wins out of 10 categories over rivals Estee Lauder and Coty. P&G was awarded Best New Fragrance in Limited Edition for Gucci by Gucci, while Estee Lauder's White...

L'Oreal turns to poop for energy.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... L'Oreal is going to the other end of the scent spectrum with its decision to power one of its factories in Belgium with cow manure. The company has installed a biomass electricity generating system where it manufactures some of its personal...

Surya builds its business.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
May 8, 2009... Brazilian organic brand Surya has signed three distribution agreements with Norway, Denmark and Dubai taking its markets to a total of 23. The personal care company said it was also hoping to sell its mass market line, Organic Fruits, in...

Despite the challenging economic environment, Gina Drosos, president, Global Personal Beauty, Procter & Gamble Beauty, tells Dorothy Foster why she is upbeat about the opportunities for P&G Beauty in the year ahead.(INDUSTRY INSIGHT)
May 8, 2009... Although beauty net sales declined 4% to $4.93bn for the second quarter ended 31 December 2008, Gina Drosos believes that P&G Beauty is well positioned for the future. Drosos' responsibilities include Cover Girl, DDF, Frederic Fekkai, Gillette,...

Enex enters fragrance with Louise purchase.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Venture capitalist firm Enex Group has purchased a majority stake in Louise Enterprises, allowing the French perfume company to further expand its global presence. Louise already has distribution outside of...

Lornamead completes Witch hunt.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... UK manufacturer and marketer Lornamead has signed a licensing and distribution deal with DeWitt. Under the terms of the agreement, the company will become the licensee for the Witch Skin Care brand, which gives it the rights for the brand...

Weleda moves into CVS and expands target line-up.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... German holistic brand Weleda is extending its drug store footprint in the US. The 88 year old company has signed an agreement with CVS, putting its skin care products into the chain's 281 "natural concept" stores in California. "We...

Marico sells its Sundari spa business for undisclosed sum.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Indian beauty company Marico has agreed to sell its Sundari spa business to Wellness Systems. Wellness is a US-based company run by two of Marico's senior managers, who were previously in charge of the Sundari business. The company had...

Brown goes to town.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Bobbi Brown Cosmetics)(Brief article)
May 8, 2009... BROWN GOES TO TOWN: Bobbi Brown has opened its first studio-boutique--in the Marais district of Paris. The architecture is said to underline the Bobbi Brown products, using straight lines and square shapes to throw the products' colours into...

Stanpa points to pain in Spain.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
May 8, 2009... Stanpa, Spain's Perfumery and Cosmetics Association, which represents 225 manufacturing companies, estimates that CST sales at manufacturers' prices fell 1.15% to 4.8bn [euro] in 2008. With retail sales of 7.7bn [euro], Spain still holds...

Focus on beauty sleep.
May 8, 2009... Once upon a time, the beautiful princess awoke to a kiss from the handsome prince after a 100-year sleep... This is not just the gist of a fairytale but rather a timely parable for the modern woman. Pearlfisher partner Jonathan Ford says it's...

French fragrance manufacturer Ulric de Varens has run into problems with some of its retailers and has suspended operations at its subsidiaries in Russia, China, Mexico, North America and the UK.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... French fragrance manufacturer Ulric de Varens has run into problems with some of its retailers and has suspended operations at its subsidiaries in Russia, China, Mexico, North America and the UK. The mass market company saw its sales drop 10.1%...

Contract manufacturer McBride has reported a 12% jump in group revenues between January and April.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Contract manufacturer McBride has reported a 12% jump in group revenues between January and April. The company says growth was particularly strong in France and Italy as private label increased its share in the countries.

BASF has recorded a 23% sales fall in the first quarter of 2009 to 12.2bn [euro], and a 58% plunge in EBITto 985m [euro].(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
May 8, 2009... BASF has recorded a 23% sales fall in the first quarter of 2009 to 12.2bn [euro], and a 58% plunge in EBITto 985m [euro]. The German chemicals group anticipates falling sales throughout 2009 despite its Ciba acquisition. BASF says it has...

Dow Chemical's cost-cutting exercise, following its first-ever dividend cut in February, has helped Dow to defy market expectations with net income of $24m for the last quarter.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Dow Chemical's cost-cutting exercise, following its first-ever dividend cut in February, has helped Dow to defy market expectations with net income of $24m for the last quarter. This however represents a 97% fall on the corresponding quarter a...

Revlon back to black.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
May 8, 2009... New products and more market share both helped push Revlon into profit for its first quarter. Profits hit $12.7m compared to a loss of $2.5m in the corresponding period last year. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Much of the profit was driven by...

Kalina profits and rating slashed.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... The economic downturn is increasingly hitting Eastern Europe. Witness an almost 60% drop in 2008 profits for Kalina, Russia's biggest cosmetics maker. Kalina's net profits slumped from Roubles 550m in 2007 to just Roubles 231m in 2008....

Alberto Culver shares knocked.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Alberto Culver has seen its shares dip 4% due to higher raw material costs and the resurgent dollan The company's latest quarterly sales fell 1.4% to $344.3m. However, taking into account its acquisition of Noxzema from P&G, AIberto's...

Swine flu set to hit travel retail sales.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Half-full planes and cancelled flights aren't good news for beauty retailers, particularly for those in airport outlets. Swine flu, which originated from Mexico, is already decimating that country's tourism industry and may affect other markets...

Reversal of fortunes for Shiseido.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... In contrast to the 4.2% rise in sales Shiseido enjoyed in the fiscal year ended March 2008, the Japanese cosmetics giant suffered a 4.6% fall in fiscal 2009 to [yen] 690.26bn. Operating income took a nose dive, plunging 21.4% to [yen]...

Inter Parfums Q1 dips.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Inter Parfums says net sales for the first quarter of 2009 slumped 27% to $123.1m. European sales were sharply down--$82m compared to more than $110m in Q1 2008. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ceo Jean Madar defended Q1 sales comparisons which...

IFF sales and earnings down in Q1.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
May 8, 2009... US fragrance and flavours company IFF has reported a 6% fall in consolidated first quarter sales to $559.63m. The culprit was the fragrance division, where sales fell 9% to $293.51m due to a sharp decline in fine fragrance and beauty sales...

Benefit thrice as nice.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Benefit Cosmetics Inc.)(Brief article)
May 8, 2009... Benefit Cosmetics twins Jane & Jean Ford made an appear ance in London for the launch of their first trio of fragrances based on the Royal Crescent in Bath, England. Crescent Row is home to three women who embody each fragrance through...

Lumene takes spa into the sauna.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... The Arctic tradition of sauna is the inspiration for Lumene's new Spa series of bath and body products. The six-strong line features anti-ageing Arctic rose root extract, which contains high levels of anti-oxidants, increases the skin's...

Bourjois finds new lip dimension.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Chanel stablemate Bourjois has reformulated and repackaged its Effet 3D Gloss Effet 3D Max Gloss now boasts up to 33% extra shine thanks to shine micro activator polymers and a new applicator with an ergonomic reservoir system, which has a...

J&J brings baby back up to date.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Capitalising on the longevity and familiarity of the Johnson's Baby brand, Johnson & Johnson has added two products to the line. Soft Cream and Softwash go on counter this month and are intended for babies as well as women looking to relive...

Prada gets the orange light.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Prada has started an annual limited edition fragrance collection called Ephemeral Infusion. Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger, is said to take the artisinal tradition of infusion and rework it for the modern age. The fragrance plays with fruity,...

Creed has created a limited edition fragrance to help Selfridges celebrate its 100th anniversary.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Creed has created a limited edition fragrance to help Selfridges celebrate its 100th anniversary. Rosalie is named after founder Gordon Selfridge's wife and opens with English rose, jasmine and lily. The heart has lemon and bergamot, while the...

Formulated with 40+ women in mind, Givenchy's No Complex Rejuventating Body Cream promises to neutralise the key factors in skin ageing, including dehydration, weight changes, sun exposure and constant friction from clothing.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Formulated with 40+ women in mind, Givenchy's No Complex Rejuventating Body Cream promises to neutralise the key factors in skin ageing, including dehydration, weight changes, sun exposure and constant friction from clothing. The cream is...

Beirsdorf-owned hair care brand Marlies Moller has brought some fun to the styling category with two new products.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Beirsdorf-owned hair care brand Marlies Moller has brought some fun to the styling category with two new products. Essential Funky Matt Paste offers firm hold with carnauba wax, while Essential Creative Fibre Gum uses fibre polymers for...

Darphin's new Nourishing Smoothing Body Scrub contains exfoliating cranberry extracts, bamboo particles and silica powders.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Darphin's new Nourishing Smoothing Body Scrub contains exfoliating cranberry extracts, bamboo particles and silica powders. It also nourishes skin with safflower, macadamia seed and apricot oils. The scrub launches in Europe in June, priced 52...

Lauder gives Idealist final touch.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Estee Lauder has developed an all-in-one alternative to microdermabrasion and a 30% glycol peel. Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment is said to penetrate deep into the skin's surface layers to provide instant skin renewing benefits....

Vera Wang goes for rock n' rollers.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... Rock Princess, Coty's latest fragrance for Vera Wang, is created for the young woman who would rather trade in her tiara for a new guitar. The dark fruity floral was created by Givaudan's Calice Becker with a head of white peach, red...

L'Artisan coasts ahead with organics.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... L'Artisan Parfumeur has created a second organic range, this time inspired by the Loire Atlantique coast. Evoking sea air and sand, the range was created by Celine Ellena and is said to blend the purest of raw materials with the most...

Garnier spots a gap in the market.(PRODUCT NEWS)
May 8, 2009... With the medicated skin care market growing fast, L'Oreal's Gamier has decided to extend its Pure line-up with a spot-treatment regime. The five-strong Pure Active range contains a 2% concentration of salicylic acid, the strongest dose...

Megaplast has launched a new self-sealing actuator in four variations: Mezzo, Mini, Midi and Macro.(COSMOPACK REPORT)
May 8, 2009... Megaplast has launched a new self-sealing actuator in four variations: Mezzo, Mini, Midi and Macro. The pumps feature an automatic sealing membrane in the pump oriface to help reduce contamination and discolouration of the formula. The pump is...

South Korean packaging company Joycos has launched a new tube for foundations and sunscreens, which is available in 30ml and 40ml sizes.(COSMOPACK REPORT)
May 8, 2009... South Korean packaging company Joycos has launched a new tube for foundations and sunscreens, which is available in 30ml and 40ml sizes. Joycos' customers include Pixi, Molton Brown and Boots.

Art Cosmetics which manufactures make-up, has come out with a new lip gloss that is said to last six hours.(COSMOPACK REPORT)
May 8, 2009... Art Cosmetics, which manufactures make-up, has come out with a new lip gloss that is said to last six hours. The company specialises in lip products and is headquartered in Mozzanica, Italy, with two production plants nearby.

Polish colour cosmetics manufacturer Joko Cosmetics has created a new range of pressed powders with embossed patterns such as leaf imprints as well as stars and swirls.(COSMOPACK REPORT)
May 8, 2009... Polish colour cosmetics manufacturer Joko Cosmetics has created a new range of pressed powders with embossed patterns such as leaf imprints as well as stars and swirls. Joko is also offering a Diamond Illumination Powder and Tanning Powder in...

Logos-a-go-go.(COSMOPACK REPORT)
May 8, 2009... LOGOS-A-GO-GO: Glass specialist Heinz Glas showed off its latest innovation, Logozen, at Cosmopack. The new decorative effect for fragrance bottles works by allowing natural light to flow through the flacon when the cap is removed to illuminate...

Cerve works with mother of pearl.(COSMOPACK REPORT)(Brief article)
May 8, 2009... Cerve displayed a new design for packaging that combines glass with mother of pearl. The idea of juxtaposing glass with foreign materials is not new for Cerve. The Italian glass manufacturer has already worked with wood and horn for...

Geka expands in US and France.(COSMOPACK REPORT)(Geka Brush )(Brief article)
May 8, 2009... German company Geka Brush has started work on a new 38,400sqft plant in the US that will be ready to start production by its fiscal fourth quarter 2008/9. The new facility will bring around 145 jobs to the Elgin, Illinois, area. This...

Modapack takes trip to Malaga.(COSMOPACK REPORT)
May 8, 2009... Cosmetic packaging manufacturer Modapack has created a new packaging concept for make-up called Malaga. The new packaging has a rectangular shape and offers numerous opportunities for customisation. The cover is available with four...

Q & A.(Company overview)
May 8, 2009... Why has the salon strategy worked so well for Aveda? As Aveda was founded by a hairdresser, the professional component has been important for us. Horst Rechelbacher understood the spa connection as well and it's very much a link to Aveda's...

Procter & Gamble.(PEOPLE)
May 8, 2009... Procter & Gamble has announced the retirement of Hartwig Langer. The president of global prestige products will step down on 1 January 2010, when he will be succeeded by Patrice Louver, who is currently P&G's vice president of future strategy...

Mappin & Webb in 2004.(PEOPLE)(resignation of Judith Pilkington from Space.NK)(Brief article)
May 8, 2009... Judith Pilkington has stepped down as chief executive officer of SpaceNK. Pilkington joined the specialty retailer from Mappin & Webb in 2004. The company says it will appoint a replacement in a few weeks. Until then, UK retail director Linda...

Brenntag.(PEOPLE)
May 8, 2009... Chemicals distributor Brenntag has appointed Nicola Boulton commercial director for personal care at its UK headquarters. Boulton was previously head of commercial at Newcastle International Airport.

Physicians Formula.(PEOPLE)
May 8, 2009... Physicians Formula has appointed Padraic Spence to its board of directors. Spence, who currently works as a packaging consultant, replaces Sonya Brown who has resigned to spend more time on her other business ventures.

Symrise.(PEOPLE)
May 8, 2009... Thomas Rabe has been appointed to the supervisory board of German fragrance and flavour supplier Symrise. Rabe has replaced Klaus Kuhn, who left the board at the end of 2008. He has been chief financial officer of Bertelsmann since 2006.

Diary dates.(Calendar)
May 8, 2009... 17-18 MAY THE MAKEUP SHOW Venue: Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, US Tel: + 1 212 242 1213 Fax: + 1 212 463 7099 Email: info@themakeupshow.com Web:...

Philosophy set to become lifestyle brand.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(contract with IMC Licensing )
May 22, 2009... Philosophy wants to be more than just a beauty brand. This month, Philosophy and IMC Licensing have struck a deal that will allow IMC to develop a licensing plan and a portfolio of new licensed products for the company. Philosophy is...

Energizer lathers up with Johnson shave brands.
May 22, 2009... Energizer has added weight to its shaving portfolio with the acquisition of the Edge and Skintimate shaving brands from SC Johnson. The company has agreed a price of $275m for the two brands, which may be paid for with non-voting redeemable...

Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet is to take on a bigger role at Lancome.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet is to take on a bigger role at Lancome. Winslet will appear in the L'Oreal-owned company's advertisements for Renergie skin care and L'Absolu Rouge make-up as well as the Tresor fragrance.

The US Federal Trade Commission has been asked to investigate CVS' 2007 acquisition of Caremark for $26bn.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... The US Federal Trade Commission has been asked to investigate CVS' 2007 acquisition of Caremark for $26bn. The National Community Pharmacies Association says it has received many complaints from both patients and pharmacists about higher prices...

UK colour cosmetics company Barry M is to launch its first television advertising campaign.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... UK colour cosmetics company Barry M is to launch its first television advertising campaign. The ad will target 16-24 year olds and will run for a month from 21 May, supported by print and online activity. According to Marketing, the ad will...

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has suggested to the National Organic Standards Board that it amend its National Organics Program to explicitly include cosmetics.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has suggested to the National Organic Standards Board that it amend its National Organics Program to explicitly include cosmetics. It also suggests the addition of a section for "synthetics...

L'Oreal Paris has selected Freida Pinto and Evangeline Lilly to join Elizabeth Banks as world spokespeople for the brand.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... L'Oreal Paris has selected Freida Pinto and Evangeline Lilly to join Elizabeth Banks as world spokespeople for the brand. Banks was announced as a brand spokesperson in December.

Houbigant brought back to full strength.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Loft's partnership with Roja Dove )(Brief article)
May 22, 2009... Loft and Roja Dove have teamed up to bring the venerable house of Houbigant back from the brink of irrelevancy. Founded in 1775, French fragrance house Houbigant survived the French Revolution, a number of regime changes and two world wars....

Coty shuts former Del plant in NC.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... Coty is axing 510 jobs with two plant closures. The company says it will phase out production at the former Del Labs plant in Rocky Point in North Carolina over the next 12 months, with the loss of 420 jobs. The plant at Leland will close...

Perrigo plans to sell Careline.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... Pharmaceutical player Perrigo Company has put its Israeli cosmetics business, Careline, up for sale. Careline made an operating loss of $1.3m in the first quarter of 2009, four times its loss in first quarter of 2008. Careline's sales...

Lipstick Queen to launch in Asia.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... Poppy King is taking her Lipstick Queen brand to Asia for the first time. The lip colour specialist has signed an agreement with luxury retailer Joyce, which will see her products go on counter in Hong Kong in June. King says that she is...

L'Oreal loses French eBay fight.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... L'Oreal has lost its fight against US etailer eBay in France. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The cosmetics giant lost its bid to sue the online auctioneer after a French court threw the case out last Wednesday. The decision follows a...

L'Occitane Canada sold to parent.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
May 22, 2009... Solange and Jon Strom have sold the L'Occitane Canada to its French parent company. L'Occitane Canada now operates as an affiliate of L'Occitane en Provence. The franchise was sold to promote the growth and development of the brand in...

Cargo goes in Boots.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Cargo Cosmetics)(Boots Company PLC)(Brief article)
May 22, 2009... Having launched successfully into the UK supermarket chain Sainsburys, Canadian colour brand Cargo is taking baby steps into an even bigger UK retailer, Boots. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company is paving the way with LashActivator,...

Limited to shut six Bigelow stores.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Limited Brands Inc.)(C.O. Bigelow)(Brief article)
May 22, 2009... It appears Limited Brands is having a retail shake-up. The company is to close six of the ten stores of its beauty speciality retailer, C.O. Bigelow. The closures started at the end of April and when the programme is finished in early...

MAC travels back to the 80s.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... It will be all about the eyes and lips for colour cosmetics company MAC in autumn/winter 2009/10. Whether it's dark eyes on a nude face or bold lips with bare eyes and brows, the season spans the 80s and early 90s with a bit of late 70s...

Four international bodies move closer on testing.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
May 22, 2009... A number of regulatory authorities have signed an international agreement to collaborate on the reduction of animal testing. The Japanese Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods, the European Centre for the Validation of...

Fragrance takes the centre stage at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... A fragrance created for Queen Elizabeth I in the sixteenth century has inspired one of the show gardens at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show, which opened its doors earlier this week in London. Garden designers Laurie Chetwood and...

HallStar hunts for acquisitions.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
May 22, 2009... US supplier HallStar is on the look-out for acquisitions. The company sells into 70 countries and has distributors in 40, but is contemplating more direct contact with its customers. "We're looking for more acquisitions," ceo John Paro told...

Versolato and DNA launch beauty and franchise operation in Brazil.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
May 22, 2009... Celebrated Brazilian designer and stylist Ocimar Versolato has embarked on an ambitious cosmetics brand project. With the help and investment of DNA Cosmeticos, Versolato has created more than 1000 cosmetics and fragrance products,...