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Jun 28, 2009 | 04:50 PM CDT
Exploring Outsourcing—Challenges and Opportunities
By: Marie Alice Dibon, PharmD
As companies’ needs for both innovation and building efficiencies accelerate, the benefits of outsourcing become clearer and clearer.
Jun 28, 2009 | 04:46 PM CDT
The New Wave for Creative Fragrancing
By: Nancy C. Hayden
Creating a successful, brand-empowering fragrance or fragranced product owes much to the forging of strong partnerships with suppliers.
Jun 19, 2009 | 04:39 PM CDT
The Hypothetical Nature of Natural
By: Steve Herman
There is no shortage of debate on what is natural and what is not, and—considering the obstacles to consensus—debate is likely to remain a feature of the segment.
Jun 18, 2009 | 04:21 PM CDT
Everything Old is News Again
By: Nancy McDonald and Salvador Pliego
Although not always as sexy as new ingredients and technologies, proven ingredients get the job done and are embraced by consumers. It is the combined job of marketing and R&D to couple the proven with new and appropriate technology to launch a cutting-edge, winning finished product.
Latest News
Jul 01, 2009 | 04:39 PM CDT
Crabtree & Evelyn Files for Chapter 11 Protection
In a court filing, acting president said management changes had resulted in several shifts in strategy, hurting the company's wholesale business.
Jun 30, 2009 | 10:44 AM CDT
The Luxury Market's New Normal
Unity Marketing reports that the new paradigm in the luxury market is going to center around delivering new values to the luxury shoppers; discounts and sales won't be enough. Luxury brands will need to realign brands with the new values that more thoughtful, careful and selective affluent shoppers hold.
Jun 26, 2009 | 11:38 AM CDT
Site; Brand Partner to Create Virtual Counter Experience for Women of Color
Essence.com partners With Covergirl Queen collection on digital makeover tool launch; application intended to facilitate a dynamic beauty community experience.
Jun 26, 2009 | 09:38 AM CDT
Kao Acquires European Production Facilities
Acquisition of hair care product plant made to enhance company’s beauty care business base in Europe; company seeks to establish a more efficient and stable supply chain system.
Jun 23, 2009 | 02:00 AM CDT
Eastman Awarded for Biocatalytic Process
The award was presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of the White House and recognizes technologies that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use.
Jun 19, 2009 | 09:04 AM CDT
Report Explores Economic Pressures on Retail
Datamonitor report looks at the business processes retailers are outsourcing; impact on inventory.
Jun 18, 2009 | 10:04 AM CDT
2009 ICMAD Cosmetic Innovators of The Year Announced
Award recognizes innovations that independent companies bring to the beauty industry.
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