http://www.gcimagazine.com/feeds/marketstrends This feed features items categorized as related to the markets and trends in the global beauty industry. en-us Copyright 2010 Allured Publishing. All rights reserved. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:33 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/finefragrance/87683002.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/finefragrance/87683002.html Sales for fiscal year decline; in the absence of a major women’s fragrance launch, financial performance was better than company anticipated. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:06:35 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/suppliers/financials/87680572.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/suppliers/financials/87680572.html Personal care and oral care results partially offset weakness in luxury personal care and fine fragrance. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:53:54 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/87371362.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/87371362.html Though the natural segment of the personal care market continued to push ahead in 2009, despite the global recession, marketers need to developing an understanding of their target market, including their definitions and expectations of "natural." Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:45:02 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/acquisitions/87252732.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/acquisitions/87252732.html Helen of Troy Limited announced its acquisition of brands Pert Plus and Sure from Innovative Brands, LLC, though financial terms have not yet been disclosed. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:05:24 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/86258012.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/86258012.html The growth of naturals has impacted business opportunities and potential. Ingredient suppliers share their stories. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:43 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/86251332.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/86251332.html As natural and organic products become more mainstream, mass-market retailers find creative ways to assimilate these goods onto their beauty care shelf space. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:47:32 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/86250052.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/86250052.html During a tough economic time for fragrance, the opportunity to leverage the appeal of naturals remains. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:43:37 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketing/86248762.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketing/86248762.html Taking the time to poll your target consumers will not only give you insight into the who, what and why of the consumers, it will also help illuminate the “how” to capture their loyalty. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:38:05 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/86248517.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/86248517.html The key to meeting consumer demand is to understand what natural means in order to formulate and market products that meet expectations. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:34:49 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/antiaging/86244562.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/antiaging/86244562.html The industry is responding to consumers’ desires for safe, innovative, antiaging science and results-driven products. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:06:41 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/consumers/86241782.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/consumers/86241782.html Beauty awards come in many forms and are awarded by many different groups. But one thing they all have in common: They are great exposure for your brand. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:57:20 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/nutricosmetics/86241052.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/nutricosmetics/86241052.html Nutraceuticals are a major focus for the beauty industry, and are becoming a focal point for product innovation, but are consumers actually buying into it? Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:53:53 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/regions/latinamerica/86239687.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/regions/latinamerica/86239687.html Brands look outside of home markets for sales growth. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:46:18 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/regions/northamerica/85966742.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/regions/northamerica/85966742.html While U.S. and Canadian consumers watched their spend, a number of segments picked up the slack for some of the sales loss. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:53:37 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/85959552.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/85959552.html The days of choosing options from a "green buffet" are over as consumers becoming increasingly knowledgeable about social and ecological issues. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:21:54 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/85813942.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/85813942.html Growth rate of 3.5% makes the cosmetics/toiletries business Henkel's best performing unit in 2009; company expects noticeable earnings improvement in 2010. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:10:07 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/85481342.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/85481342.html HSN CEO Mindy Grossman to speak at the March CEW Women In Beauty Series event. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:01:48 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/85252267.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/85252267.html Industry leaders welcome new Council president and CEO Lezlee Westine and elect new officers; unveils new economic impact study. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:47:15 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/skincare/85056062.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/skincare/85056062.html Complementary to the feature "The Future is Here," Mike Efting,president, Viachem, Ltd., offers insight on how the industry is responding to consumers’ desires for innovative and results-driven antiaging products. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:50:45 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/skincare/84970717.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/skincare/84970717.html Cognis product formulated to meet consumer demand for milder formulations and improve the viscosity and stability of formulations. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:42:03 GMT