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This year’s congress in Berlin was devoted to several key issues concerning the identity of natural cosmetics and sustainability. The congress – organized by Elfriede Dambacher who is an independent industry consultant in the field of natural cosmetics – gathered several international spokespersons for the industry who discussed the present and future market trends as
The global natural personal care market has been consistently flourishing; however, over the past five years, growth numbers have settled and many factors including a focus on new natural ingredients, the opening of new channels of distribution, and the general – and segment-advantageous – consumer movement demanding greater transparency in labeling. While growth within mature
With a decade of experience in presenting indispensable market insights and analysis that have propelled the global professional skin market forward we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Professional Skin Care Global Series report with its newly expanded coverage of seven of the world’s up-and-coming markets. The 2013 edition of the industry’s longest-running report
In the world of home fragrances, new scents and repackaging are typically the most notable developments of the year. Last week’s news of Yankee Candle Company’s acquisition was noteworthy not because of the acquisition itself, which had been rumored for quite some time, but because of the company’s suitor, Jarden. Jarden, composed of well over
Reflecting an astute strategy allowing both the better penetration of the China market through an already well established domestic player, and canny product diversification, L’Oréal is poised to acquire Magic Holdings, China’s facial mask segment leader, with its MG brand. The advantages of this acquisition are manifold. Although a young company, Magic Holdings has been
While many countries have significant and growing natural cosmetics and toiletries markets, China and Japan represent two markets of particular interest and potential. In 2013, the Chinese natural personal care is posting growth of almost 25%, fueled by a cultural reliance on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), increased – confidence-inspiring – transparency in product safety and
Target’s announcement of its intent to purchase DermStore.com, the prestige skin care e-tailer, furthers the brick-and-mortar giant’s strategy to learn how to reach upscale consumers within selective high-growth markets via the Internet. Earlier this year, the retailer purchased both Cooking.com and CHEFS catalog, affording it with cross-channel opportunities and a solid foray into the upscale
Revlon has re-entered the professional beauty business with its acquisition of Colomer for $660 million—13 years after it initially sold this same business to CVC Capital Partners for $315 million—a move which returns the Revlon Professional business back “home”. The 2000 sale was part of a plan to help Revlon reduce debt and return to profitability,
Paris – the city of light and beauty…and Beyond Beauty, who is hosting two premier beauty industry events between September 9 – 11, 2013, in Paris, Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 4. With 500 exhibitors, some tens of thousands of beauty industry professionals are expected to show up. Among the industry elite making this a must-attend
La belle France, a country with a strong aesthetic tradition, widely admired for its taste in style, luxury, and beauty, and where those with an eye for professional primping à la Française continue to pamper themselves – albeit with notable moderation finds our research on professional skin care, beauty devices, and salon hair care markets
