Disappointing 1Q for The Body Shop
British based cosmetics retailer The Body Shop has said its UK business continues to provide cause for concern after first-quarter sales dipped 4 per cent.
Archives for June 24, 2004
EU funds research following new cosmetic testing rules
With new EU regulations coming into force on both the testing of chemicals and cosmetics, the demand for alternatives to animal experiments has escalated. The European Commission is committed to a reduction in animal testing, as evidenced by its...
Well-groomed Germans speeding health and beauty growth
Germans are the more likely than most Europeans to want to look attractive and well groomed, helping to create the region's largest health and beauty market, according to new Mintel research.
Chic French launches
France is witnessing two upmarket product line launches for its cosmetics market this month, the first being a range of make-ups for T. LeClerc's Look Illusion brand, the second being two new sun products to add to Laboratoire Pharmygiène's well known...