Archives for November 10, 2004

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Cosmetics companies eye direct sales in China

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 such as Avon, Nu Skin and Oriflame. Simon Pitman reports.

Onex signs Cosmetics Essence deal

An investment arm of the Canada-based Onex Corporation, Onex Partners LP, has announced it has acquired the parent company of Cosmetics Essence (CEI) - the largest contract manufacturer of alcohol-based fragrance products in the United States.