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Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - North America |
18-Dec-2008 - Development and marketing company Greyson International says it is on course to sign a licensing agreement for its Trilexon delivery system and is readying a new product.
17-Dec-2008 - Silicone specialist Momentive says it is cutting 250 full-time jobs worldwide as part of restructuring and cost savings.
16-Dec-2008 - Despite consumer goods prices falling by a record 1.7 percent in November, retail prices for the personal care category are holding their own, according to US government statistics.
15-Dec-2008 - To navigate through the economic gloom, cosmetics companies should turn to Austrian economist Josef Schumpeter who once compared the Great Depression to a ‘good cold shower’.
15-Dec-2008 - American Hollywood A-lister Teri Hatcher has hit back at skin care company Hydroderm, counter-suing over claims that she did not fulfill contractual obligations to promote the brand.
15-Dec-2008 - L’Oréal will be cutting 500 hundred jobs in the US before mid 2009 in an attempt to streamline its activities.
15-Dec-2008 - British natural cosmetics provider Lush is increasing its footprint in the US, having recently opened two new stores in Pittsburgh.
11-Dec-2008 - Procter & Gamble says it is still on course to increase organic sales during the October-December quarter, but says growth will be below original estimates.
11-Dec-2008 - Global consumer goods player Sara Lee say it is outsourcing parts of its North American and European finance, information and procurement services as part of its restructuring.
08-Dec-2008 - US cosmetics and fragrance retailer Ulta Salon says that its profits held up well for the most recent quarter, but the company downgrades expectations as storm clouds gather.
04-Dec-2008 - Procter & Gamble continues to extend its lead in the list of the top ten publicly traded global personal care players, according to their performances in 2007.
03-Dec-2008 - Procter and Gamble is hoping to kick start one of its weaker sectors with an aggressive campaign focusing on one of its leading hair care brands.
02-Dec-2008 - Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is inflating its already sizable frame with the acquisition of breast implant specialist Mentor for $1.07bn.
25-Nov-2008 - Global fragrance player Inter Parfums says the continued strength of the dollar is likely to hamper full year financial results for its US-based oeprations.
25-Nov-2008 - Beiersdorf has shed health support brand Futuro to 3M in order to concentrate its energies on beauty and skin care.
24-Nov-2008 - India-based consumer goods company Dabur India is expanding its presence in the skin care market by taking a controlling stake in Fem Care Pharma.
20-Nov-2008 - Sally Beauty Holdings has reported solid financial results for the fiscal year although profits failed to match the estimates of analysts.
20-Nov-2008 - Contract manufacture Maesa has reported a 34.2 per cent increase in consolidated annual revenues to €33.356m despite reduced sales figures in Europe.
18-Nov-2008 - Revlon has extended its $107m senior subordinated loan agreement with MacAndrews & Forbes in an effort to repay its term loan by August 2010.
13-Nov-2008 - Symrise has strengthened its fine fragrance team with the appointment of a new perfumer recruited from Givaudan’s ranks.
12-Nov-2008 - United-Guardian has reported strong sales and profit growth in the third quarter but remains cautious about future financial performance.
12-Nov-2008 - Marc Ecko Enterprises is the latest lifestyle brand to be added to the fold at Parlux fragrances.
12-Nov-2008 - RCP Therapeutics is set to recieve significant investment from a US-based venture capital firm which will lead to the spin off of a new company dedicated to cosmeceuticals.
06-Nov-2008 - A sharp increase in sales led to a significant jump in net profits for the quarter, for Fort Lauderdale-based Parlux.
06-Nov-2008 - Elizabeth Arden is the latest beauty company to have reduced its sales forecast in anticipation of sluggish consumer spending.