New social media opportunity for cosmetics brands in China?
As some of the biggest cosmetics players outline their digital strategies in Asia-Pacific, new internet research suggests that the opportunity could be growing in China.
Archives for October 1, 2012
Consumer poll suggests mass market cosmetic brands can rival prestige
A new US consumer survey by Harris Poll EquiTrend suggests that many mass market cosmetics brands can give premium brands a serious run for their money.
P&G activist investor continues to criticize, but concedes more time needed
Procter & Gamble activist investor William Ackman has given a public interview in which he has continued to criticize inefficiencies at the consumer giant, but admits the management needs more time.
50 shades of grey? Not quite as L’Oréal study finds grey hair less common than previously thought
A study carried out by cosmetics giant L’Oréal into the ’50 rule’ concerning ageing hair, has found that strands of grey are a lot less common than was previously thought.
Private equity company invests in Nest Fragrances
Private equity investor Tengram Capital Partners has invested in Nest Fragrances in a move to further expand the company’s growth.
FDA publishes final ICCR report on animal testing alternatives
The FDA has published a report on the back of its most recent International Co-operation on Cosmetics Regulation meeting (ICCR-5), whereby it outlines the applicability of animal testing alternatives in the four ICCR jurisdictions.