Questex plunges into cosmetics trade shows with acquisitions
US media group Questex has moved into the cosmetic and toiletry field with the acquisition of three North American trade show events focusing on specific aspects of the industry.
Archives for July 17, 2006
Avon goes full throttle in China
Avon Products China says it has now employed 114,000 sales staff in China and is in the process of hiring a further 31,000 recruits just four months after it was awarded its first direct sales license in the country.
Estee Lauder 2006 outlook hit by tax bill
Estee Lauder says its financial performance for this year will be hit by a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service combined with a tax gain relating to foreign that will impact 2006 net fiscal earnings by around $35m.