Global beauty products firm Elizabeth Arden has released its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010, citing strong momentum in international business for an increase in sales figures.
Silicones specialist Dow Corning has reported above market average sales growth for its third quarter, but profits slide on the back of lower tax benefits.
The latest report from market research company Mintel has found that sales of women’s fragrances in Food, Drug and Mass outlets, excluding Walmart, (FDMx) show a significant decline since 2005.
Utah-based Nu Skin has announced a 15 percent increase in its fourth quarter sales, driven by the international roll out of its ageLOC anti-aging platform.
Avon Products reported above market average sales growth for the third quarter, a result that was driven by strong growth in new markets that helped to offset falling North American sales.
Procter & Gamble’s focus on the emerging markets is paying off as net sales for the first quarter show a strong increase, but net earnings take a tumble on rising costs.
Net sales for the third quarter of 2010 were up from last year helped by strong sales from flagship brands like Burberry, but US figures were damaged by inventory problems.
Shiseido says it will start selling its cosmetic brands in Colombia as part of plans first implemented at the beginning of this year to increase its global footprint.
All four of L’Oreal divisions have recorded strong growth in the first nine months of financial year 2010, reaffirming the strength of the company’s recovery.
Packaging firm AptarGroup posted better-than-expected Q3 results helped by strong growth in its beauty & home and closures segments; but predicts a difficult end to the year.
Johnson & Johnson said sales for its US consumer products division were hard hit by a series of recalls during the period, but other divisions helped to boost the group result.
During Procter & Gamble’s annual meeting, CEO Bob McDonald says his company’s growth plan is on track to achieve its target of five billion consumers in five years.
Fragrance sales for the Switzerland-based fragrance and flavours giant showed strong growth on the back of new wins and improved sales of existing products.
Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) has announced the acquisition of Aerial Company with the aim of extending its distribution reach and breadth of professional beauty product offerings in the Midwest region of the US.
Gaining as much experience as possible across all business disciplines is the key to success in today's highly competitive beauty and personal care industry, according to Pamela Baxter, the keynote speaker at HBA Global Expo in New York.
PZ Cussons has announced the acquisition of sunless tanning brand St Tropez from the UK private equity group LDC, for £62.5m (€72.8m), in a push to enhance its ‘masstige’ brands.
California based law firm Robbins Umeda has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection Unilever’s acquisition of Alberto Culver.
Alberto Culver Company today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement in which Unilever will acquire all of the outstanding shares of the beauty care firm for $37.50 per share in cash, valuing the company at approximately $3.7 billion.
The recession has served to emphasize both Procter & Gamble’s and Colgate-Palmolive’s ambitions to target emerging markets for future growth, latest financial reports find.
Canada-based Enhance Skin Products has filed an Indirect Primary Offering Agreement (IPOA) as part of aims to launch into direct sales mediums, including social networking.
Ingredients provider Cognis has announced a big rise in sales, driven mainly by its Care Chemicals division, a result that underlines the recovery in the global personal care segment.
Financial information provider Motley Fool claims its analysis shows that of the top three personal care players in the US, Johnson & Johnson currently has the healthiest cash flow.
A significant increase in quarterly sales helps Elizabeth Arden to jump back into profit, boosted by higher pricing from cosmetics and fragrances and cost savings.
Estee Lauder has followed a string of other major cosmetic and personal care companies by reporting improved financial results, dampened by a less positive outlook.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has settled a civil charges case filed against the Derma Wand retailer International Commercial Television over allegations of accounts fraud.
Fragrance provider Inter Parfums has reported a big jump in 2Q sales in both the US and Europe, but the comparison is against a poor performance in 2009.
Arch Chemicals recorded significant increases in both its second quarter sales and profits on the back of a strong performance from its personal care division.
International Fragrance & Flavors has reported double-digit increases in both sales and net income, with the performance of the Beauty Care and Fine Fragrance divisions described as ‘robust’.
Beiersdorf first half results reveal that while industrial sales and growth in the Americas are on track, consumer sales in Europe remain hard hit by the tough retail environment.
Procter & Gamble, the world’s biggest consumer goods company, posted results below market expectations yesterday and put nerves further on edge by predicting that growth would slow in the next two quarters.
Parlux says cost control helped to stem previous losses for its 1Q that helped to edge net earnings back into the black, thanks also to a modest gain in sales.
The world’s biggest personal care maker announced a five percent increase in global sales but a 12 percent dip in profits that reflected increased marketing costs.
Colgate Palmolive and GlaxoSmithKline, respectively the world's number one and two toothpaste makers, are going into battle over patent rights relating to a blob of toothpaste.
Revlon second quarter profits rose significantly as restructuring costs ease, but US sales continue to fall, counterbalancing stronger international results.