Archives for June 13, 2006

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Revlon stocks continue to tumble

By  Simon Pitman

Shares in US cosmetic player Revlon have continued to fall dramatically following the cosmetic player's earlier forecast for lower than expected growth for this year on the back of disappointing sales on products aimed at older women.

Investors eyeing up the Listerine brand

By  Simon Pitman

As Pfizer is currently in the process of reviewing bids for its Listerine oral care brand, a Colgate executive says he believes the brand would make a good fit to the company's portfolio.

Avon restructing charges continue to spiral

By  Simon Pitman

Further to its latest round of layoffs, direct cosmetics sales giant Avon says it is expecting to log charges of between $8m million and $12m for its latest round of staff cuts, which means total charges for staff cut backs have already topped $100m.

Study shows that skin tone is a key age indicator

By  Simon Pitman

European scientists have revealed research findings that suggest skin tone and luminosity are key indicators to the perception of age, hinting that cosmetic companies would do well to focus on treatments that target this area.