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Consumer Products Poised for a Rebound in 2010

Already a number of earnings reports have indicated that 2010 will be...

What Will Happen to the Detergent Industry with the New Technologies on the Market?

In the future, detergents may become less important, but additives may then...

Key Lesson #6– Companies that adapt to local needs and preferences will be most successful.

The old adage, “Think global, act local” holds truer than ever. Yes,...

Key Lesson #5 – Natural and organic personal care products are gaining ground in all of the BRICs.

Natural personal care remains a booming segment of the global personal care...

Key Lesson #4 – Direct sales plays a key role – do not underestimate these relationships.

In both Brazil and Russia, direct sales is among the leading outlets...

New World Economy Drives Shift in Global Cosmetics & Toiletries Channels

While the United States remains the dominant nation in the global beauty...

Key Lesson #2 – All four BRIC markets embrace Western concepts and products.

Brazilians, Russians, Indians, and Chinese alike gravitate toward European and American fragrances,...

Beauty Retailing in the BRIC Markets – Key Lesson #1

Yes, times are particularly bad in the developed markets, namely the U.S.,...

Kline Personal Care Industry Expert, Carrie Mellage, to Present at HBA Global Expo

Carrie Mellage, Director, Consumer Products, will be presenting an overview of the...