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Colgate announces major global restructuring
07-Dec-2004 - Toothpaste maker Colgate-Palmolive says it is axing more than 4,000 of its global work force and closing a third of its 78 factories in a restructuring plan that aims to...
Kimberly-Clark extends Huggies brand into personal care
07-Dec-2004 - Kimberly-Clark is extending its Huggies brand in the US with the launch of a complete line of bath and body products. The move aims to capitalise on the value of...
BMK buys up cosmetic distributor Rita Ann
02-Dec-2004 - In the US, BMK, a general merchandise distributor, has purchased Baltimore-based Rita Ann Distributors, one of the nation's largest cosmetics distributors, from AmerisourceBergen Corporation, extending its presence in that sector.
Encynova launches new liquid chemicals pump
02-Dec-2004 - Encynova, a provider of precision pumps, announces the new 2-1 Development Unit, which is said to provide increased process development versatility for a variety of chemical-based liquid metering applications. Simon...
UK set to be first to catch on to convenience whitening products
02-Dec-2004 - The UK is likely to be the first market in Europe to be hit by the US fad for oral convenience whitening products. Researchers say that as British consumers consistently...
Health Canada gears up to ingredients labelling
30-Nov-2004 - Cosmetics manufacturers in Canada will soon have to comply with new labelling regulations about to be implemented by the government body, Health Canada. Simon Pitman reports.
Cosmetic wipes become significant niche in UK
30-Nov-2004 - Investment in product innovation has reaped rewards in the UK for wipes manufacturers, with the market for personal wipes continuing to drive growth in the cosmetics segment. Simon Pitman reports.
Salon hair care products set for big growth
25-Nov-2004 - Salon hair care product sales in both the US and Europe will continue to perk up the stagnant hair care segment in the coming years as more and more hairdressing...
Haute Face launches complete ethnic make-up range
25-Nov-2004 - A new high-end make-up line for ethnic consumers, Haute Face, is being launched in the US and Europe in a bid to muscle in on the burgeoning market for ethnic...
Reflexions 'on course' for first acquisition
25-Nov-2004 - London-based Reflexion Cosmetics, a company which was formed to acquire businesses in the UK toiletries and cosmetics sector has announced pre-tax losses for its first six month period in trading,...
Cosmetochem aims to increase American markets
24-Nov-2004 - Swiss company Cosmetochem International has signed a new distributor for its botanical extracts and actives in the US and Latin American markets. The deal is part of the group's aim...
IFF eyes China to up global ingredients capacity
18-Nov-2004 - International Flavors & Fragrances says it is planning the construction of a new specialty ingredients manufacturing plant in China, in a move that aims to boost global production capacity.
Obagi SP35 sunscreen regonised by Skin Cancer Foundation
18-Nov-2004 - In the US The Skin Cancer Foundation has awarded Obagi Medical Products' Nu-Derm System Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35 sunscreen with its Seal of Recommendation. The product won the award...
'Self-insurance' boosts functional beauty regimes
18-Nov-2004 - The market for functional skin and hair care is continuing to boom in Europe. A recent market report highlights the UK as being the fastest growing market for functional care...
CTFA focuses on regulatory and legislative issues
17-Nov-2004 - The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association is today holding its annual Regional Meeting in California, US. The one-day seminar will feature information sessions focusing on regulatory, international, legislative, and scientific...
China retail sales boom driven by cosmetics
16-Nov-2004 - Rapidly increasing consumption of cosmetics products helped fuel a 14.2 per cent growth in China's retail sales during the month of October. The figures confirm the continued rise of cosmetics...
Ethnic personal care falls short of expectations
11-Nov-2004 - Although ethnic personal care in the UK, US and South Africa has experienced steady growth in recent years, it has failed to live up to early expectations. A recent report...
Cosmetics companies eye direct sales in China
10-Nov-2004 - China's government is set to free up the market for direct sales in the country, a move that is likely to allow the direct sale of cosmetics by international companies...
Oriflame turns to essential oils for added dimension
09-Nov-2004 - Swedish cosmetics company Oriflame is about to launch a new line of products called Indulgence, combining essential oils and all-natural products. Tapping in on the premium end of the mass...
Cosmetics news round-up
09-Nov-2004 - Stars are rarely out of the cosmetics limelight, and this week we report on US singer Jessica Simpson being sued by a cosmetic supplier of the Dessert brand she endorses....
Emerging markets prove alluring to personal care manufacturers
03-Nov-2004 - A declining US personal care sector, twinned with the sluggish growth of personal care products across Europe have failed to halt an overall increase in the global personal care market,...
Ingredient formulators set to profit from anti-ageing obsession
02-Nov-2004 - The continuing American obsession with health and well-being has contributed to steep growth in the anti-ageing product market, which is set to prove particularly lucrative for formulators of cosmetics ingredients....
Vitamin company takes cosmetics plunge
02-Nov-2004 - Guernsey-based Healthspan, an established mail order vitamin supplier for the UK market, has this week launched a dedicated range of make-up and skin care products. Simon Pitman reports.
Condition-related treatments for older generation set to boom
02-Nov-2004 - Growing concern about personal appearance amongst the older generation is set to boost sales of cosmetics items such as hair loss remedies and acne treatments in the US and Western...
Avon cosmetics eyes metrosexual market
26-Oct-2004 - International beauty firm Avon, has announced it is to launch a number of cosmetics products marketed exclusively at the male market - marking a break in a 118 year tradition...
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