Strong competition from mass-market beauty brands means those in the prestige sector need to expand distribution channels to target more consumers, according to Unity Marketing president Pam Danziger.
Health and Beauty America, the biggest industry event for North America, has put out a call for speakers at its 2010 event, to be held in New York City in September.
United Entertainment Group (UEG), an entertainment-based marketing solutions provider, has created UEG Studios offering expanded product placement and branded entertainment opportunities for new and existing customers.
After a poor 2009 in North America, financial experts believe that L’Oreal’s operations in the region should return to growth, boosted by poor comparisons and signs of growth.
Kline Group has launched KlinePulse, a new research tool aimed at gathering more targeted insights into consumer trends and patterns for personal care.
US-based Optigenex, a developer of anti-aging ingredients, has signed a licensing agreement with Promethean Corporation for the distribution and marketing of branded cosmeceutical and dietary supplement products containing AC-11.
‘Power’ beauty shoppers, those that spend big at the beauty counter, are worth targeting even in a recession, according to a recent market research report.
Despite increased media coverage and new product launches, organic food and beauty products have still not gained mainstream acceptance amongst US consumers, according to market research firm Tabs Group.
Over 90 percent of shoppers say brand familiarity is the most important purchasing influencer, according to the latest Beauty Shopper Report by market researcher Information Resources Inc.
Since the beginning of the year, sales of prestige beauty products have fallen as a result of consumer spending patterns in the current economic climate.
An upturn in the US consumer products industry is likely to benefit the personal care sector as 2009 draws to an end, indicating a much stronger year ahead.
Beiersdorf is still reeling from the downturn in its non-personal care operations, but the improvement in the group’s business operations overall is quicker than expected.
Beauty foods, beauty from within, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals - with so many terms and so many different types of products within this fast-growing category, defining and positioning those products has never been more important.
Fragrance design house Arylessence has expanded its fragrance planning services, claiming a new 12-part plan can increase product appeal for consumers.
Although little has been written on the men's grooming segment recently, NPD analyst Karen Grant says there are still plenty of opportunities for companies with the right approach.
With its main markets in developed countries still struggling under the strain of the economic downturn, Beiersdorf CFO Bernhard Duetmann says the business is not out of the doldrums yet.
The niche market for US cosmeceuticals is continuing to grow despite the fact that the cosmetics category in the country as a whole is set to decline this year.
Sales of natural and organic cosmetics are forecast to grow by 13 per cent in Europe this year, despite the tough retail environment caused by the economic downturn.
The organizers of the In-Cosmetics Asia event have introduced ‘Ask the Experts Clinics' to provide tailor-made help and advice on a range of industry issues.
HBA organizers are making the final preparations before opening the doors to the industry on September 15, featuring an industry-leading conference program.
L’Oreal has announced a 14 per cent drop in its first half profits as a gradual rise in sales helps get the global cosmetics player back on track, beating market forecasts.
Cosmetic companies looking to conquer the nutricosmetics market should create new, separate brands for their beauty supplements, argues a market analyst.
A new report released by consumer research body, Packaged Facts, declares that the recent boom in organic and natural personal care products is set to grow even more, based on strong consumer demand for natural ingredients.
Despite being hailed as the next big thing to hit the cosmetics industry, beauty foods are receiving only ‘casual interest’ from British consumers, according to market research company Datamonitor.
Beiersdorf plays on convenience and multi-functionality with its latest launch for men in the hope of attracting the time-starved modern man whose wallet is feeling the pinch.
The term cosmeceutical has always been controversial, but the blurring boundaries between the worlds of nutrition and cosmetics are highlighting divisions that neither industry can ignore.
Noveon, the consumer specialities division of Ohio-based Lubrizol, has reorganised its team leaders in an attempt to improve innovation and accelerate business development.
L’Oreal is being taken to the Market Court in Sweden for claims about anti-ageing products that the Consumer Ombudsman (KO) says it can’t substantiate.
Advertising agency the Vox Collective and marketing consultancy 85% Niche, have joined forces to help brands understand and increase market share in the growing ‘ethnic’ segment in America.
The head of BASF’s care chemicals business said the company refuses to be drawn into a price war to compete in the depressed market for personal care ingredients.
Functionalab, a nutricosmetics start-up company, has developed a new strategy for marketing beauty supplements that puts the accent on education and consultation.
