Archives for June 19, 2005

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Estee Lauder mulls YSL buy

US cosmetics giant Estee Lauder is considering buying up the perfumes and beauty products portfolio for the Yves Saint Laurent brand, part of the French-owned Pinault Printemps Redoute retail group, reports Simon Pitman.

Australian cosmetics and toiletries growth continues to slow

The growth of the Australian cosmetics and toiletries industry has dipped for a second year in a row, mirroring growth in the general economy and the slower retail environment. But with income levels still high the latest market report suggests that...