Archives for September 21, 2005

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Avon and Estee Lauder lower expectations

By  Simon Pitman

Reflecting economic uncertainties both Avon and Estee Lauder have reduced their earnings expectations for financial year. The continued rise in oil price is hitting manufacturing costs, while the resulting economic uncertainty is giving many...

One quarter of US men do not wash their hands!

By  Simon Pitman

A new study conducted by the American Society of Microbiology shows that only 75 per cent of men wash their hands after using the restrooms, a sure sign that there is still plenty of scope for soap manufacturers to penetrate the market for hand soaps.