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– Kline Announces a Report Addressing Multicultural Beauty Product Needs and Expectations. With the 4th of July still fresh in our minds, it’s an opportune time to reflect upon the cultural diversity and neophilia that makes the United States as vibrant as it is. Demographically, African-American, Asian, Indian, Hispanic, and other people of color already
The retail landscape for cosmetics and toiletries in the United States has evolved substantially over the past five years, with retailers no longer considering themselves bound by a particular channel, but instead many realizing themselves as omni-channel, looking to create a seamless shopping environment whether the consumer is in-store, on a computer, or using a
As producers of advanced cosmetic lasers and intense pulsed light aesthetic equipment used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons step into the limelight with their new-found alliances with beauty marketers to reach the general market beauty consumer, a better understanding of the professional aesthetics market and its potential is imperative. Leveraging the skills and synergies of
The market for luxury candles is on fire and fueling the overall growth of the home fragrances market. In fact, 2012 market growth reaching 3.5% was the highest in the past five years thanks to these pricey little luxuries. Prestige candles collectively posted a 6% gain due to exceptional performance from brands like LAFCO, Trapp, and Nest.
As a commanding $13.4 billion business, the global male grooming market posted nearly 4% growth and is expected to reach $15.5 billion at the manufacturers’ level by 2017. However, the category’s performance has not been regionally uniform. Western Europe, the largest male grooming market, revealing low single-digit tumescence, while in Asia, the highly-advanced male grooming
The sun’s rays–usually associated with warmth, vacation, energy, and essential vitamin D–are also our skin’s #1 enemy. For personal skin care manufacturers, they are also a challenge–a compelling invitation to build sustainable business and jointly play an instrumental role in educating consumers about the hazards of overexposing skin to the sun’s rays. Skin cancer is
Despite the generally challenging economic climate, the U.K. professional beauty market remains among the fastest paced across all European countries. Today’s cautious, more enlightened, and empowered British consumer is demanding more affordable products and better in-store services to complement their beauty regimes and not tax their budgets. Taking the biggest cut, the hair-care segment continues
Earlier this week, top executives from the U.S. salon industry gathered at the 2013 International SalonSpa Business Network (ISBN) Conference in San Antonio, TX, marking the organization’s 40th anniversary. Among the highlights of Monday’s activities included a panel discussion moderated by Cosmoprof’s Pat Neville. Panel participants included Reuben Carranza, CEO of Wella, The Salon Professional
Written by Donna Barson, Senior Associate at Kline The Bed Bath & Beyond chain of home goods stores isn’t the first place one might think of as a key retail channel for beauty and grooming products, but that may be changing in the future. Since the company purchased the Harmon health and beauty care chain
Significant societal changes and quality-of-life augmentation in China are compelling Chinese consumers to put on a better face. China is seeing a crucial and auspicious shift in women’s life styles as they become more inspired by emerging career opportunities, access more disposable income, and generally seek greater life expectations. Their notable and increasing independence is
