Cosmetics International articles from September 2008

Cosmetics International archives from September 2008

CVS buys Longs and plans prestige stores.
September 5, 2008... US drug store chain CVS Caremark Corp. has bought Longs Drug Stores Corp for $2.7bn, amounting to $71.50 per share. The agreed price represents a 32% premium on Longs' closing share price of $54.04. The deal includes the assumption of...

Ruby & Millie creates tween line for Scarlett & Crimson.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Ten years after the launch of their eponymous Ruby & Millie make-up brand, Millie Kendall and Ruby Hammer want to take the company to the next level. The pair have been involved unofficially in a number of development projects in the past...

The resurrection of the 90s teen series Beverly Hills 90210 also means a revival of the programme's merchandising.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... The resurrection of the 90s teen series Beverly Hills 90210 also means a revival of the programme's merchandising. This time round, a whole line of branded products is being readied for launch, including a range of cosmetics.

French fragrance house Annick Goutal is opening two boutiques in London.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... French fragrance house Annick Goutal is opening two boutiques in London. The Motcomb Street and Mount Street stores join the enclave of niche, luxury boutiques that have opened in the area, including Aesop.

Boots has opened a drive-through store in a former McDonalds restaurant.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Boots has opened a drive-through store in a former McDonalds restaurant. The store is in the UK town of Colchester and offers prescriptions as well as make-up, fragrances and photo services. Boots says the store is pert of a pilot scheme, which...

Shiseido is set to launch a new line of makeup for 60-something women later this autumn, according to a company spokesman.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Shiseido is set to launch a new line of makeup for 60-something women later this autumn, according to a company spokesman. Despite press reports that the line would launch in October priced around 3000 [yen] ($27), Shiseido has denied these...

Glass container manufacturer Owens-Illinois Inc has announced that it will close its plant in British Columbia and subsequently cut 300 jobs at the end of October.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Glass container manufacturer Owens-Illinois Inc has announced that it will close its plant in British Columbia and subsequently cut 300 jobs at the end of October. The decision follows an ongoing review of the company's manufacturing footprint....

Anthony looks beyond men.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Having recently added a third string to his men's grooming bow, Anthony Sosnick is readying himself to venture outside the men's category. Last month's launch of Anthony Action was the first, tentative move in this direction--it is the...

Mustang sallies forth with Profex investment.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Mustang Ventures )(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Trident Capital and Mustang Ventures have put $15.5m into Chinese dermatology company Profex. Profex's professional division markets dermatology products to dermatologists, while the consumer division markets similar products to direct...

Think tank predicts more economic gloom for retail.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... A new index measuring the health of the retail sector by KPMG/SPSL's Retail Think Tank (RTT) has shown that the health of UK retail has slipped to its lowest level since it began measuring the market in 2006. According to the Retail Health...

220 Laboratories sues Kate Hudson.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Despite the admiring column inches devoted to a hair care range developed by celebrity hairdresser David Babaii and actress Kate Hudson on behalf of wildlife charity WildAid, there's one party that's less than impressed. US hair and skin...

Jemma Kidd hits Target.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Jemma Kidd has developed a diffusion line for Target. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kidd launched her first make-up brand--Jemma Kidd Make Up School--two years ago and the brand is now sold in the UK, Australia and Asia. However,...

Thalgo supports marine charity.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... French skin care brand Thalgo has started a new fundraising campaign in support of the Marine Conservation Society to protect UK seas, shores and wildlife. Over the next year, Thalgo has agreed to raise a minimum of 10,000 [pounds...

Barefaced cheek.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Lush North America)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... BAREFACED CHEEK: Lush's campaign against overpackaging has hit the US. The campaign highlights the issue of extraneous packaging and loaded transport carbon footprints by encouraging its staff to go naked--under a strategically placed apron....

Organic Pharmacy opens on West Coast.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Organic Pharmacy is making its first move into US stand-alone retail, The UK-based health and beauty manufacturer and retailer will open a store on North Beverly Drive in California's Beverly Hills in mid November....

Ascendia to hold fire sale.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Ascendia Brands will hold an auction for its assets on 18 September, followed by a 24 September sale approval meeting. The deadline for bids is 15 September. The US personal care company filed for Chapter 11 last month (Cosmetics...

Revlon enters Sri Lankan market.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Revlon has formed a company in Sri Lanka called Revlon Lanka in partnership with Modi Revlon, its Indian joint venture. The creation of the new company makes Revlon Lanka the first international colour cosmetics company to form a dedicated...

Poland poised to lead cosmetics and toiletries production in Europe.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Poland has seen a significant increase in beauty production over the last couple of years, making it one of the leading cosmetics producers in Europe, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS). The sales value of Polish-produced...

Pitt stop for Kiehl's.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brad Pitt)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... PITT STOP FOR KIEHL'S: Kiehl's has teamed up with Hollywood actor Brad Pitt in s charity intiative. All the net profits from the sale of Kiehl's Aloe Vera Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser will to to JPF Eco Systtems, an environmental charity...

FIHL to bring Spa Siam to India.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Indian franchising business FIHL (Franchise India Holding Ltd) is making its first steps into specialty retail through a new partnership with Spa Siam. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FIHL will help the Thai body care business to open 120 Spa...

Armani falls foul of the Alhambra.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Giorgio Armani Calze)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Italian designer Giorgio Armani has made the Spanish city of Granada see red by naming his latest fragrance "Oranger Alhambra" after the city's celebrated Moorish monument. Since 2001 commercial use of the word "Alhambra" has been...

Sun & Skin Care snaps up No-Ad.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Solar Cosmetics Labs has sold its leading brand, No-Ad, to Sun & Skin Care Research. Solar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and had initially hoped that it could obtain refinancing and hold onto No-Ad (Cosmetics International, 16...

P&G files hair care trademark infringement suit against RNA.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Procter & Gamble is suing manufacturer and contract filler RNA Corp over alleged trademark infringements of its Herbal Essences hair care products. The FMCG giant says RNA has caused it "irreparable harm" by distributing products branded...

Myer extends reach to UAE.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Australian department store chain Myer is growing beyond its Aussie borders for the first time after partnering with a Dubai-based real estate developer to open five stores in the United Arab Emirates. The first store is set to open in late...

Spreading the word.(INTERNATIONAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... SPREADING THE WORD: Brazilian beauty company O Boticario has embarked on the second stage of its new marketing programme. Called Contagion, the television campaign has been devised to represent freedom of choice for women who want to feel...

Japanese women fuel skin care sales.(FOCUS ON FRAGRANCE)
September 5, 2008... The credit crunch may be having a negative impact on beauty companies in many markets but Japanese consumers haven't slowed down their spending pace just yet. Luxury cosmetics such as expensive creams have seen a rise in sales despite...

I tawt I taw a Tweety perfume.(FOCUS ON FRAGRANCE)
September 5, 2008... Italian beauty manufacturer Selectiva has obtained the licensing rights from Warner Brothers to produce and market a fragrance line featuring the famous yellow canary of Looney Tunes, Tweety Pie. The line-up will feature an edt and four...

India busts fake German goods.(FOCUS ON FRAGRANCE)
September 5, 2008... Indian retailer Ramesh Devish-and Jain has been accused of trading in cosmetics falsely labelled as being imported from Germany. Food & Drugs Administration officials seized fake PAC, DK Cosmetics and Face-2-Face products valued at Rs40.50...

Focus on fragrance.
September 5, 2008... The most interesting question facing the fragrance industry today is if there will be a backlash against the flood of discounted fragrances, including celebrity brands. Euromonitor believes the question is particularly pertinent given the...

Canadian natural extract supplier Fytokem Products has rejoined the TSX Venture Exchange.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Canadian natural extract supplier Fytokem Products has rejoined the TSX Venture Exchange. The company had been suspended from the exchange after it failed to file audited reports from 2007 and Q1 2008. The company, which has an accumulated...

US packaging company Portola Packaging has filed for pre-packaged Chapter 11 reorganisation.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... US packaging company Portola Packaging has filed for pre-packaged Chapter 11 reorganisation. Portola says it has obtained the support of its lenders and bondholders and has secured an additional $79m loan to pay off its outstanding debts. Once...

Hong Kong-based retailer Esprit, owner of the cosmetics chain Red Earth, saw its shares fall 18% in value last week, wiping $2.3bn off its market value.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Hong Kong-based retailer Esprit, owner of the cosmetics chain Red Earth, saw its shares fall 18% in value last week, wiping $2.3bn off its market value. The fall was a reaction Esprit's 13% net income growth to $405m in the six months to June,...

Rossmann recorded a 24.8% sales hike in the first half of 2008.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Rossmann recorded a 24.8% sales hike in the first half of 2008. Part of the A.S. Watson group, the German discount beauty retailer has more than 2000 stores, 1446 of which are in Germany. These generated sales of 1.38bn [euro], up 20%, while...

L'Oreal results lose lustre.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Even mighty L'Oreal can't claim immunity from the slowdown. The maker of Lancome and Diesel perfume's just-out half year profits climbed under 7% compared with last year. The French giant says the sales figures are more meaningful...

Inter Parfums sees profits lift.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Financial report)
September 5, 2008... Second quarter profits have lifted for fragrance house Inter Parfums, marketer of Burberry, Banana Republic, Paul Smith and Gap fragrances. Robust sales from Europe and the US buoyed the company, with net income inching up from $3.7m to...

Arbat Prestige faces bankruptcy.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Russian cosmetics retailer Arbat Prestige could be forced into bankruptcy following a 1.59bn Ruble ($65m) debt claim, according to Russian newspaper, Kommersant. The holding company of Arbat & Co, Capital Estate, has lodged a suit against...

Macy's starts to feel the pinch.(FINANCIAL NEWS)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Macy's sounded a note of caution as it unveiled second quarter results that beat analysts' expectations. The US retailer saw its sales fall 3% to $5.72bn (-2.1% on same store basis). However, Macy's unadjusted...

Kao to redouble efforts in China.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Kao Corp is planning a major detergent and cosmetics assault on China in an effort to fend off the growing success of rivals like Procter & Gamble and Unilever. Kao's profitability in China is thought to be lower than in Japan and Europe....

Lauder, Arden please investors.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Two US heavyweights have pleased the markets with their latest quarterly results. Estee Lauder's fourth quarter sales grew 14.2% to $2.01bn, while net earnings soared 35.7% to $102.2m. Even the lacklustre US market saw a 4.3% rise in...

Chinese consumers still shopping.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... While other countries are seeing consumer expenditure falter, China's retail sales grew at their fastest ever rate in July--up 23.3% in value terms. The rise will encourage the Government, which wants to boost domestic sales and reduce the...

Jessica Simpson lifts Parlux shares.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Parlux is looking stronger these days. The new Jessica Simpson fragrance is set to be a stand-out seller for department stores. Even US store Dillards is reported to be stocking it, despite not having sold Parlux fragrances previously. ...

Sarantis H1 results show resilience.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Greek consumer goods player Sarantis, which recently extended its partnership with Estee Lauder's Aramis to launch the C-Thru fragrance in the US, has declared strong half-year net profits growth of more than 21% to 15.3m [euro]. Sarantis...

Limited reveals earnings bounce.(FINANCIAL NEWS)
September 5, 2008... A recent cautious summary of Limited Brands' position by chief administrative officer Martyn Redgrave has encouraged analysts, boosting the stock's value. The owner of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works revealed a 35% hike in adjusted...

Ahava has added two moisturisers to its Source range.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Ahava has added two moisturisers to its Source range. Protective Moisturiser SPF15 is said to improve elasticity and hydration. Smoothing Moisturiser for combination skin promises to prevent shine and leave skin soft and younger looking. The...

Elemis has added a Bath & Shower Cream to its Exotic Frangipani Monoi range.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Elemis has added a Bath & Shower Cream to its Exotic Frangipani Monoi range. The cream is infused with Tahitian monoi oil and promises to leave the skin hydrated, supple and delicately fragranced. The product is also free from SLS and parabens...

SK-II to stop wrinkles in their tracks.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 5, 2008... P&G-owned SK-II's new addition to its anti-ageing series, Sign Wrinkle Serum, is said to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by first moisturising the skin, then pushing and plumping up surface skin layers. The serum contains pitera, a...

Shhh! Calvin Klein has a new Obsession.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Twenty-seven years after the launch of Obsession, Coty Prestige's Calvin Klein has refreshed the classic scent to create Secret Obsession. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The scent, which is set to launch this month, had already garnered media...

Trio of hand-outs from SpaceNK.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 5, 2008... SpaceNK will have three new sets of hand washes and lotions on hand at Christmas. The hand washes are formulated with sugar and coconut and contain vegetal glycerin to moisturise hands, while the hand lotions contain rice bran, candelilla...

Diamond pleaser from Oriflame.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 5, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Swedish cosmetics company Oriflame is set to launch a new anti-ageing cream for women over the age of 40. Diamond Cellular contains Oriflame's Eternal Beauty Complex, which is said to help slow skin ageing, and...

Penhaligon's finds the elixir of gold.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Just over 125 years after the launch of Hammam Bouquet Extract, Penhaligon's has taken inspiration from its very first fragance to create its very latest. Like the original, Elixir takes its cue from a Turkish bath, opening with evocative...

Lutens explores sensuality.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Serge Lutens)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Ten years in the making, Serge Lutens says his latest fragrance is "an ode to everlasting beauty under cover of night's rich plumage." Serge Noire is said to be so innovative it almost qualifies as a new form of perfumery. The fragrance...

Jo Malone turns Thai for new scent.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Sweet Lime & Cedar Cologne is the latest fragance from Jo Malone. The Estee Lauder-owned company has taken inspiration from Thai cuisine and flower arranging to create a scent designed to appeal to both men and women. [ILLUSTRATION...

label.m restyles its line.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 5, 2008... Professional hair care brand label.m has revamped its range with new formulations and products. Organised into four groups of products--Cleanse (8 shampoos), Condition (10 conditioners), Create (14 styling) and Complete (15 finishing)--the...

Dianne Brill's pearls for girls.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Dianne Brill Cosmetics has created a new foundation that it says gives women another great way to wear their pearls. Combining the rare and luxurious black South Sea pearl with freshwater pearl, the new foundation is said to smooth and...

The creme de la creme for Xmas.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 5, 2008... To mark the 6th anniversary of the partnership between Creme de la Mer and Theo Fennell, the Estee Lauder-owned company has commissioned a one-off Christmas gift Fennell has created an 18 carat solid rose gold lid with white diamonds and...

Seeing red.(PRODUCT NEWS)
September 5, 2008... SEEING RED: Japanese colour cosmetics company Suqqu has based its autumn/winter collection on Beni, the deep shade of red used in traditional Japanese make-up. The Himeaka (Hidden Beni) range includes five shimmering shades of Blend Lipstick,...

Lagerfeld's Kapsule collection.(STATISTICS IN FOCUS)(Karl Lagerfeld S.A.)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Coty has teamed up with world renowned designer Karl Lagerfeld to create three new scents that can be worn separately or together. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed to be worn both by men and women, the Kapsule fragrance collection...

Every little helps at Tesco skin care.(STATISTICS IN FOCUS)
September 5, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UK retailer Tesco has reorganised the Skin Wisdom range that it first developed with facialist Bharti Vyas in 2001. The facial skin care line is now clearly organised into six pillars to cater for every stage of...

Style icon.(STATISTICS IN FOCUS)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... STYLE ICON: Best known for its men's skin care and shaving products, Zirh plans to make an impact in fragrance too with the launch of Ikon. Created by Firmenich's Frank Voelkl, the woody spicy fragrance has top notes of cardamom, davana flower,...

Fine fragrance takes centre stage in France and Spain.(STATISTICS IN FOCUS)(Statistical table)(Survey)
September 5, 2008... 78% of French and Spanish women use a fragrance, compared to only 61% of women in GB. % Penetration--Total Europe--Women Only--12 m/e June 08 Total 68.7 France 78 Germany 62.9 Italy 67.3 Spain 78.1 GB ...

US-based Graphic Packaging Holding Company has signed up to the US Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Program.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... US-based Graphic Packaging Holding Company has signed up to the US Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Program. This commits Graphic to improving its energy efficiency and offsetting it energy costs.

Caraustar Industries has sold its 50% interest in Premier Boxboard to joint venture partner Temple Inland for $62m.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... Caraustar Industries has sold its 50% interest in Premier Boxboard to joint venture partner Temple Inland for $62m. The US packaging company will use the proceeds to repay its debt and set aside a sum for working capital and future debt...

Gerresheimer is inviting bids for its technical plastic systems systems.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Gerresheimer is inviting bids for its technical plastic systems systems. The German packaging company acquired the business when it bought the Wilden Group in 2007. The business employs 550 people in Germany, the Czech Republic and Mexico as...

O.Berk has created a new line of flint glass bottles.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... O.Berk has created a new line of flint glass bottles. The Hera rectangular bottles are said to be pefect for fragrance and are available in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml sizes with 15mm crimp neck finishes. They can be enhanced with frosting, ceramic...

Versaperm has introduced a permeability meter for caps and closures.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... Versaperm has introduced a permeability meter for caps and closures. The meter measures their water vapour permeability and can measure a wide range of industrial gases such as oxygen, CO2 and hydrocarbons.

The perfect package.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... THE PERFECT PACKAGE: Package Design Now! is described as an encyclopaedic resource on contemporary design for packaging. The personal care section of the Luxury Goods chapter includes flacons from Burberry Brit, Calvin Klein's Euphoria, Gucci's...

Liberty belles from STO.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STO-Flaconnage has added a new glass bottle to its standard range for fragrance and personal care. Liberty has a rectangular shape with straight shoulders. The bottle is gently bowed at both the front and the...

Sederma tightens grip on skin care.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... French botanical specialist Sederma has developed a new tightening ingredient derived from vegetable sources. Dynalift is said to form a stretching film over the skin to provide the immediate sensation of tightening and smoothing demanded...

Ecocert approves C&T ingredients.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... Two raw materials suppliers have gained Ecocert certification for their ingredients, allowing them to be marketed as organic. German pigment and functional filler supplier Merck has obtained certification for its Biron, Colorona and...

Toly finds divine inspiration.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... Toly has added two new loose powder packs to its range of standards. Named after Greek gods, Juno has a capacity of 37g, while Apollo holds 62g. Both are moulded in SAN, with clear bases to display the product. Each also has a sifter whose...

M&H Plastics gets the blues.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M&H Plastics says the recyclable packaging it developed for Neal's Yard Remedies proves that eco-friendly doesn't have to mean dull. The 200ml hair care and shower product bottles are manufactured in Neal's Yard...

Lageen sets up tube jv in Belarus.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... Israeli packager Lageen Tuboplast has formed a joint venture with Belarus plastic tubes supplier Lean Group (Bolisbel). Lageen will own a majority stake in the new company, which will be called Mirupack and which will operate in the Belarus...

Altana buys USBP pigment business.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... German speciality chemicals group Altana has bought the pigments business of United States Bronze Powders (USBP). The business, which generated sales of approximately $8m in 2007, specialises in copper, bronze and stainless steel pigments...

Nilpeter starts the presses in India.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)(Proteck Machinery)(Brief article)
September 5, 2008... Danish press manufacturer Nilpeter has set up a joint venture with its Indian sales and service partner, Proteck Machinery. Called Nilpeter India, the joint venture will manufacture flexo servo presses along with auxiliaries such as rotary...

Rieke adds new strands to its hair care dispensers.(TECHNOLOGY & PACKAGING)
September 5, 2008... Rieke Dispensing has developed two new lines of dispensers for hair care products. The RS5 is suitable for high viscosity products and is said to provide the fast, easy and accurate dispensing required by salons. It has a lock-down...

Q&A.(dialogue with Robin Krug)(Now Smell This)(Interview)
September 5, 2008... With blogs becoming an increasingly important part of the beauty landscape, CI thought it about time it talked to one of the most influential, fragrance specialist Now Smell This. Editor Robin Krug explains how the site operates. ...

Family-owned German fragrance house drom has reorganised its management structure in the US to enhance its flexibility.(PEOPLE)
September 5, 2008... Family-owned German fragrance house drom has reorganised its management structure in the US to enhance its flexibility. Under the direction of general manager global Ferdinand Storp, Andy O'Shea will be drom US's vice-president sales, Robert...

Kohls.(PEOPLE)
September 5, 2008... US retailer Kohl's has appointed Kevin Mansell ceo. Mansell has been president of the group since 1999 and will retain the title and stay on the board of directors. He will take charge of the development and execution of strategic initiatives...

Estee Lauder Companies.(PEOPLE)
September 5, 2008... Estee Lauder Companies has appointed Gregory Polcer executive vice president--global supply chain. Previously with Unilever, Polcer will report to ELC president and ceo Fabrizio Freda. He succeeds Malcolm Bond, who is retiring.

O-I.(PEOPLE)
September 5, 2008... Glass manufacturer O-I has recruited a new vice president of sustainability. Jay Scripter is charged with driving the strategies and processes required to make glass the most sustainable packaging material.

Christian Dior.(PEOPLE)
September 5, 2008... Sophie Lorge has joined Christian Dior as marketing director of its cosmetics and fragrances division in the UK and Ireland. Lorge, who was previously UK marketing manager at Rimmel, replaces Anna Persaud and will help Dior move away from...

Diary dates.(Calendar)
September 5, 2008... 15-18 SEPTEMBER GREEN CHEMISTRY Venue: Albany, New York, US Tel: +44 1234 750422 Email: conforg8@bhrgroup.com The first international conference on green chemistry and engineering will illustrate the importance of change...

P&G grows hair care portfolio but sheds skin.
September 19, 2008... US FMCG giant Procter & Gamble has bought Nioxin Research Laboratories. Nioxin specialises in scalp care for the professional hair care market, with a range of products that promise to improve the appearance of fine and thinning hair. ...

YSL takes iconic Touche Eclat into men's grooming.
September 19, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yves Saint Laurent Beaute has made its first significant move into the men's market since its acquisition by L'Oreal was completed in June. The company has taken its iconic Touche Eclat pen and adapted it for...