US luxury brand RéVive Skincare wants to expand its international footprint further and continue fast-paced product launches beyond North America, notably Eastern and Western Europe and the Middle East, its CEO says.
L’Oréal has secured strong third-quarter earnings across its global business, driven largely by dynamic growth in its Luxe and Active divisions and business has accelerated across Eastern Europe.
The world’s biggest cosmetics company, L’Oreal, has recorded continued growth at well above market average rates for its second quarter and first half financial results, although southern European revenues decline.
L’Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon has stated that he does not expect any change in the next twelve months for the global cosmetics market after the French firm posted its third-quarter sales in which growth has slowed.
Global packaging firm Rexam expects the skin care market to lead market growth in the European beauty packaging with consumer demands and innovations key to its success.
L’Oreal CEO Jean-Paul Agon says the company will maintain the strong position of its cash balance in readiness for interesting acquisition possibilities.
Cosmetics Design spoke to Euromonitor senior research analyst Virginia Lee to find out about some of the most interesting trends in the global cosmetics market, particularly the growing contrasts in the European market.
Personal care label provider Multi-Color is investing in the Central and Eastern region by entering into a share purchase agreement that will see it acquire the Poland-based Consumer Products and Spirit Label Company.
The French cosmetics maker has released its second quarter sales revealing that trading was down in Eastern Europe and North America due to less consumer demand.
Beiersdorf first half results reveal that while industrial sales and growth in the Americas are on track, consumer sales in Europe remain hard hit by the tough retail environment.
The HCPI conference will be opening its doors in Warsaw, Poland on November 24, with a full programme schedule addressing scientific and technical issues.
Douglas Holding reported a drop in profits in the latest quarter as weak perfume sales in Western Europe contributed to the stagnation of its sales figures.
The prominence of the Ukraine personal care market is steadily
increasing, now only second to Russia in Eastern Europe, the region
will be a prime focus of this years In Cosmetics event.
The Ukraine hair care market is said to be on the rise, one
more reason for the increasing importance that emerging
markets such as this are playing in
international cosmetic manufacturer's strategies.
L'Oreal has laid heavy emphasis on the growing significance of
emerging markets in its future plans to continue strong sales
growth and to further consolidate its place as the worlds leading
cosmetics manufacturer.
L'Oreal has met its targets for 2006 after reporting a strong
fourth quarter results, driven by renewed vigour in the Western
European markets and a continued strong performance in new markets
such as Russia and China.
As part of Beiersdorf's effort to grow the worldwide presence of
its Nivea brand, the company says it will be focusing on the
rapidly expanding Eastern European markets of Romania and Bulgaria
in an effort to raise awareness...
Avon Products has announced a significant drop in its profits as
restructuring charges hit the bottom line and the company's
performance in most markets, including the US, came in below
expectations.
Sweden-based direct sales player Oriflame says it will continue to
focus its plans for sustained growth on Eastern Europe and
Mediterranean regions, following the publication of its 2005
financial report.
Europe continues to lead the way in the global fragrance market,
with a recent market report pointing out that it now accounts for
40 per cent of all international sales. But a closer look at
individual markets reveals a mixed bag...
World leading cosmetics companies have rediscovered "the rest of
the world" - everywhere outside Western Europe, North America
and Japan - as one of the strongest forces driving sales growth.
With increasing incomes, the...
Aggressive expansion of its direct sales network into various
emerging markets has put Swedish cosmetic group Oriflame on route
for its sixth consecutive year of sales growth, writes Sibonelo
Radebe.
German maker of Schwarzkopf hair care products Henkel recently cut
its sales growth target by nearly half to 2 per cent, blaming a
sluggish market, both at home and in other European countries.
A number of perfume retailers in Germany, led by InterCos and
Parma-Aurel, have formed an alliance named Beauty Alliance
Deutschland that is expected to generate a total annual turnover of
around €650 million.
