Fairtrade cosmetics make a mark in 2009
Although the concept of fairtrade products is still relatively new to the beauty industry, a trickle of new product launches has turned into a steady stream, evinced by these launch highlights in 2009.
Archives for December 15, 2009
Beauty brand launches social selling application on Facebook
Mark, Avon’s sister brand aimed at the younger generation, has introduced an e-commerce boutique on its facebook page.
L’Oreal continues roll-out of ammonia-free hair colorant
Continuing the international roll-out of its professional, ammonia-free hair colorant Inoa, L’Oreal says it plans to launch the product in salons across Eastern Europe and Canada in March and in the US in May.
Alberto Culver enters into agreement to buy Simple for £240 million
Alberto Culver, a manufacturer and marketer of personal care products, has entered into an agreement to purchase UK-based skincare company, Simple for £240m ($390m)
One size does not fit all in developing markets, report finds
Individual approaches to marketing beauty products in the fast-growing developing markets is essential to success, the latest Kline Group market report reveals.
Shiseido to open sales subsidiary in Vietnam
Shiseido is opening a sales subsidiary in Vietnam in response to greater consumer demand and significant growth within the cosmetics market from the country’s rapid economic development.