Mature Canadian bath and shower market showing signs of struggle
The Canadian bath and shower market is expected to slow down in the next four years as dynamic subcategories become saturated and declining segments continue to do so.
Archives for August 1, 2012
Natural on the rise in China hair care market? Mintel says so…
According to the latest Mintel research, eight in ten urban Chinese consumers say they prefer to buy all-natural hair care products with one in ten saying this is the most important purchasing influence.
Lubrizol develops advanced heat seal coating to replace solvent-based packaging
Lubrizol has developed a heated seal coating designed specifically for carded blister pack applications like those used in cosmetics for make up accessories and BFW capsule packaging as an alternative to traditional solvent-based packaging.
Energizer personal care sales down on tough competition
Energizer reported a drop in its third quarter sales on the back of lower personal care revenues, while net profit figures were also below expectations.
New research delves into UV protection from herbal extracts
New research from scientists in the US points to the fact that a variety of herbal extracts could provide significant UV sunscreen protection when taken orally and topically.