All news articles for May 2015

Who will invest in Avon now?

Who will invest in Avon now?

By Simon Pitman

Avon has been the focus of much debate in recent months. Substantiated or not, sale rumors have led to spikes in the share prices, but things look ominously quiet now, as the company’s share price continues to dip.

L’Oréal corners the market on bioprinted skin

L’Oréal corners the market on bioprinted skin

By Deanna Utroske

The 3-D human tissue company Organovo filed a current report this week with the SEC stipulating the conditions of that company’s arrangement with L’Oréal USA, which is a game changer for cosmetics testing, biotech, and the nutraceutical market.

Energizer posts loss on personal care spin-off costs

Energizer posts loss on personal care spin-off costs

By Simon Pitman

Energizer has posted a loss on the back of costs associated with the pending spin-off of its personal care and house products businesses, but the results are in line with expectations, putting the split on track.

Custom and local nail care products gain momentum

Custom and local nail care products gain momentum

By Deanna Utroske

Catering to consumers shopping for personalized, exclusive brands, polishes made by beauty entrepreneurs are trendy with women and influencing the men’s makeup category too.