Archives for March 21, 2005

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Germans go for cheaper shampoo

Low consumer spending and rising unemployment dampened western Europe's largest market for hair care products in 2004, with a shift towards economy products and discount outlets contributing to a small decline in market value, reports Simon Pitman.

Avon reaffirms quarterly outlook

Avon says it is on track to deliver strong quarterly growth, although the US market is likely to prove the exception to regional growth in view of the tough conditions there.