L'Oreal reports drop in sales as results miss target
L’Oreal has reported a fall in sales in the last quarter of 2008 bringing years of high growth rates to an abrupt end.
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Botanical actives are leading the ingredients market, says report
Improved performance and consumers' love of all things natural is pushing the trend for plant-based active ingredients, according to a recent Kline report.
The Body Shop’s woes cannot be blamed on the economic crisis alone
The Body Shop needs a health check, judging by L’Oreal’s 2008 financial results. The brand reported a sales drop of 2.3 percent, not accounting for new stores opened during the year.
Amcor reiterates interest in Alcan Packaging
Amcor has reiterated its interest in Alcan Packaging but says that any acquisition will be limited to its “nominated growth segments.”
New discoveries could improve shampoos for colored hair, says P&G
The presence of liquid crystal structures in shampoos can help polymers protect bleached hair during and between washes, according to new research from Procter and Gamble.