Alberto-Culver still on acquisition trail
Alberto-Culver says it is still looking for further acquisitions, despite being hit with significant costs after pulling out of its proposed acquisition of Regis last month.
Archives for May 11, 2006
US moves towards stricter chemicals regulation
The United States is making moves towards introducing stricter guidelines on the use of chemicals in all industries. The action comes in response to the introduction of REACH in Europe, which will see tighter regulations for a number of fine...
Scams pose threat to direct sales in China
The resumption of direct sales in the fast-growing China market is providing big names such as Avon, Amway and Oriflame with plenty of opportunity, but it seems that, with its return, an old problem is back - the pyramid scheme.