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Marchesini acquires pharma and cosmetic packaging technology from PRB – 3-Feb-2012

Italian firm will now be able to offer complete packaging lines for these markets

Elizabeth Arden announces strong results in Q2 – 3-Feb-2012

Net sales up 6% by end of 2011

Another stellar year for LVMH – 3-Feb-2012

Double-digit sales growth for 2011

Sally Beauty Holdings reports a strong start to fiscal 2012 – 3-Feb-2012

Sales increase 9% in Q1

L’Occitane sales soar 16.4% in Q3 – 2-Feb-2012

Growth spurred on by accelerated sales in China

Unilever sales up 6.5% in 2011 – 2-Feb-2012

Personal care helps drive positive performance

Crown Holdings releases end of year results – 2-Feb-2012

Positive Q4 2011 for packaging giant

IMCD and BioAktive sign Chinese distribution deal – 1-Feb-2012

Distributor to promote BioAktive’s Omega Power range

Sephora to open in India – 1-Feb-2012

LVMH agrees licence and retail agreement with Genesis Luxury Fashion

Shisiedo profits plunge 36% – 31-Jan-2012

Outlook uncertain due to sharp rise in the yen

Luxury companies and distributors fined for illegal price agreement – 30-Jan-2012

Paris Court of Appeal targets LVMH, Marionnaud, L'Oréal and Sephora

8% drop in P&G beauty profits – 27-Jan-2012

Proctor & Gamble (P&G) has reported an 8% drop in beauty profits

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Articles

Pop-up stores - A fleeting and fanciful concept? – 23-Jun-2011

Just a few years ago the concept of temporary retail was deemed somewhat revolutionary and was even perceived to be a threat to the future of traditional stores. Nadia Di Martino reports on the evolution and the future of pop-up shops

Portugal – looking back to look ahead – 31-May-2011

As Portugal’s €78bn bailout is formally approved by Eurozone financial leaders, every step is being taken to save its economy in a market where C&T companies are still striving to strike a chord with consumers. Nadia Di Martino reports

Italy – looking for recognition – 26-May-2011

While Italian cosmetics companies are enjoying the crucial revival of foreign trade, they feel it is high time for greater recognition. Nadia Di Martino reports on the Italian beauty market in the post-recession era

Sampling – make your mark – 24-Feb-2011

Sampling offers a unique opportunity for beauty brands to capture new consumers, but in this era of austerity how can it save itself from the marketing budget chop? Emma Reinhold reports

Aerosols – moving on up – 22-Sep-2010

Although the aerosol manufacturing industry is currently grappling with some seismic legislative changes, the future looks bright thanks to constant innovation and a focus on sustainability

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Jobs & People

Surprise departure of YSL Beauté head Renaud de Lesquen – 7-Dec-2011

There has been surprise across the cosmetics industry at the departure of Renaud de Lesquen as head of YSL Beauté, part of the L'Oréal group. Lesquen became head of YSL Beauté after its acquisition in mid-2008. News of the departure was confirmed by L'Oréal though no explanation has been forthcoming. YSL Beauté achieves some 95% of sales from perfumes and make-up products and is on the verge of launching a new range of care products in early 2012. Lesquen said last March that the aim was to ...

Caren Dres-Hajeski returns to Lipo as marketing director – 23-Sep-2011

Caren Dres-Hajeski has rejoined Lipo Chemicals as marketing director. Her main responsibilities will include key principal management, preparation and implementation of global marketing plans, product management, new product launches and corporate communications. Dres-Hajeski returns to Lipo with more than 14 years’ experience in technical marketing and sales account management. She began her career with Brooks Industries where she had technical marketing and sales responsibilities for Latin ...

Ralph Gusko joins Beiersdorf's board of directors – 27-Jun-2011

Ralph Gusko, currently Beiersdorf's Northern European director, has been appointed as board member responsible for the company's Brands and Supply sector.

The move follows the decision by his predecessor Markus Pinger to leave the company and the start of the next phase of Beiersdorf's brands reorganisation.



Joseph Ulloa to head L'Occitane UK – 22-Jun-2011

Strong company performane demands dedicated attention

Robert Hansen adds ceo to his Dow Corning responsibilities – 4-May-2011

Stephanie Burns remains chairman but prepares for retirement

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