All news articles for February 2013

P&G refutes involvement in baby perfume

P&G refutes involvement in baby perfume

By Michelle Yeomans

Procter & Gamble has denied it markets fragrances for children in response to a request from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to halt the launch of a D&G perfume for infants, due to the potential exposure of hazardous substances.

US prestige beauty exhibits robust sales in 2012

US prestige beauty exhibits robust sales in 2012

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The turn of a new year gives us the perfect chance to give a complete review of the previous one, and market analyst NPD Group has announced that 2012 was a strong one for the US prestige beauty industry, despite facing a number of challenges.

Avon stake holder refers to business as ‘a mess’

Avon stake holder refers to business as ‘a mess’

By Simon Pitman

One of Avon’s biggest stakeholders says the business needs significant restructuring to turn it around but believes CEO Sheri McCoy is the right person to put the business back on the right track.

AXE to launch new face care range for men

AXE to launch new face care range for men

Unilever’s AXE brand is broadening its grooming portfolio with the launch of a new range of products which includes a face wash, shave gel and hydrator.

Revlon results driven by the Americas and acquisitions

Revlon results driven by the Americas and acquisitions

By Simon Pitman

Revlon reported a big jump in its fourth quarter sales and net income on the back of a strong performance in hair color and make-up for both the US and Latin America, as well as acquisitions.

Global fragrance market to reach $15.6 billion by 2019

Global fragrance market to reach $15.6 billion by 2019

By Michelle Yeomans

According to market researcher Ceresana, global revenues in the fragrance industry are to continue to develop at dynamic rates in the next eight years as demand from consumers in both developed and emerging countries rises.

LVMH results underline continued growth of luxury cosmetics

LVMH results underline continued growth of luxury cosmetics

By Simon Pitman

LVMH, one of the world’s biggest  luxury cosmetics and fragrance player, has revealed continued market-leading growth for its final quarter and full year results, with the Christian Dior brand leading the way.