Helen of Troy's personal care sales fall again
Sales of personal care products fell for Helen of Troy during its first quarter, which combined with a series of write-downs led to a profit slump.
Archives for July 9, 2008
Quirky products capitalize on licensed kid's personal care market
The market for licensed children's personal care products has good potential but manufacturers will have to be quirky and innovative to benefit, according to a recent report.
Brazil cosmetics market remains a hot spot for investors
Low costs, a large consumer base and a thriving economy look set to ensure that the Brazil cosmetics market will continue its strong growth, analysts believe.
Dow buys Rohm and Haas for $18.8bn
Dow Chemical has acquired Rohm and Haas in an $18.8bn deal designed to deliver higher margins and stable earnings.