The makers of a formaldehyde-free vegan hair smoothing treatment will set up gateway operations in Europe as well as identifying new distribution partners in the US following high interest for its products.
South Carolina-based packaging manufacturer Sonoco has started constructing a new rigid plastic container operation in New Albany, Ohio, to produce containers and components for personal care products.
German manufacturer Henkel saw a boost in its Q2 profits thanks to an increase in raw material prices to combat rising input costs, with growth in the emerging markets in the double-digits for the cosmetics business.
International Fragrance and Flavors has reported a significant gain in second quarter sales, with a strong performance in emerging markets offsetting higher costs and slower beauty sales.
Procter and Gamble posted double-digit growth in the fourth quarter; however it expects a slowdown in the US, Europe and other developed markets following the current financial struggle.
The European Court of Justice’s ruling last month in the case between L’Oreal and eBay concerning the sale of unauthorised goods online, is one that should be welcomed by brand owners as they strive for brand protection.
Ahead of Procter & Gamble’s fourth quarter results, out tomorrow, analysts believe that the overall performance will be strong, driven by emerging markets, but developed markets will be weak.
US-based cosmetics distributor Sally Beauty has reported strong third quarter results, with net sales as well as gross profit up from its fiscal year 2010 results of the same quarter.
Thanks to a ramped up marketing drive to celebrate skin care brand Nivea’s 100th anniversary, Beiersdorf’s Consumer business has shown a return to growth following a release of its figures.
Estée Lauder announced today that Carl Haney will join the company as executive vice president, Global Research and Development (R&D), Corporate Product Innovation, Package Development.
Anti-aging product manufacturer NuSkin Enterprises is expecting a strong end to the year particularly in emerging markets, following steady growth for the first half of the year.
US bioscience company Metabolix has teamed up with a Korea-based firm CJ CheilJedang to develop and commercialize renewable four carbon (C4) materials, which can be used in cosmetics products.
Shiseido’s big push into international markets is rewarded by increased revenues in the first quarter, while debt is cut back as the company recovers from the impact of natural disasters.
US-based personal care products giant Johnson and Johnson has released its second quarter results for this year 2011, with skin care and oral care both in the plus.
Specialty chemicals player AkzoNobel is set to increase its Asian footprint in the surfactants market with the acquisition of Shandong-based Boxing Oleochemicals.
Concerns about the strength of the economic recovery, continuing unemployment and the global debt crisis are likely to impact US consumer spend on cosmetics for the rest of 2011.
Energizer has announced its third quarter sales with its personal care segment the only one to make significant growth, thanks in part to recent acquisitions.
Personal care products giant Proctor and Gamble held an opening for its new North American supply chain planning service centre in Cincinnati, Ohio recently.
New launches and the success of the Lanvin and Jimmy Choo Fragrance lines helped to boost Inter Parfums quarterly results, although currency translations take the shine off.
Los Angeles-based Merle Norman Cosmetics has expanded its operations in the UAE with the opening of a studio in Abu Dhabi, the fifth of its kind in the region.
Dispensing specialist AptarGroup has reported its best ever quarterly results and earmarks its cosmetics and fragrance division as a key driver for sales growth.
Four months after entering the personal care market, ingredients manufacturer Kemin has chosen raw materials supplier Essential Ingredients to sell and distribute its natural personal care ingredients in the Midwestern and Eastern United States.
Procter and Gamble has issued a recall of a specific type of mouthwash from its Oral B brand from numerous different countries across the world, due to microbial contamination.
Skin care anti-aging specialist Nu Skin has appointed Neil Offen to its board of directors, an executive with over 40 years of experience in the direct sales category.
The EU Court of Justice in its ruling in favour of L’Oréal, has stated eBay could be held liable for trade mark infringements if found to have an active role in the promotion and thus sale of fake products.
US-based biotech company Divine Skin (DS) has partnered with Indian manufacturer Ranbaxy Laboratories, as it looks to offer hair growth treatments and take advantage of the pharmaceutical firm's distribution channels.
Leading Canada-based active ingredient company Unipex will buy Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a move that will expand its business portfolio and take advantage of synergies.
The French cosmetics maker has released its second quarter sales revealing that trading was down in Eastern Europe and North America due to less consumer demand.
Lonza and Arch Chemicals have announced an agreement in which the Swiss supplier has agreed to commence a tender offer for 100 per cent of Arch’s outstanding shares of common stock, with the personal care sector expected to benefit.
US-based Inter Parfums has announced that its majority owned French subsidiary has entered in to a worldwide license agreement with Balmain, for a period of 12 years.
Following initial investigations by US Federal prosecutors into Avon Products’ operations in China, law firm Finkelstein Thompson says it is now launching an official investigation of the company worldwide.
PhotoMedex has agreed to a merger with Radiancy in a deal that will expand the footprint for its business in skin care products for dermatological applications.
The anglo-dutch consumer products giant has announced a number of changes to its managerial structure in order to support its growth plans, particularly in the emerging markets.
Estee Lauder representatives, Cedric Prouve, group president and Richard W Kunes, executive vice president, gave a presentation at the Deutsche bank eighth annual global consumer conference in Paris on Tuesday 14th June 2011, focusing on the continued...
WRBM Inc, publisher of CosmeticsDesign.com USA, has opened an office in Lower Manhattan, New York City to re-enforce its position as the leading provider of independent news serving the US cosmetics formulation and packaging industries.
The day is finally upon us, SkinCare Ingredients 2011 has arrived and will be the first ever VTS event in the cosmetics industry, taking an in depth look at the latest topics and trend in the skin care category.
Swedish model Caroline Louise Forsling has filed a law suit against Estée Lauder claiming it used an image of her to advertise an anti-aging line aimed a consumers in an older age group.