http://www.gcimagazine.com/feeds/news The latest industry headlines. en-us Copyright 2010 Allured Publishing. All rights reserved. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:59:35 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/business/marketers/acquisitions/87234802.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/acquisitions/87234802.html Shiseido continues to move ahead in its transaction of Bare Escentials, completing a tender offer of $18.20 per share for all outstanding shares of Bare Escentials common stock. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:34:53 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/rd/regulatory/86602657.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/rd/regulatory/86602657.html On March 1, 2010, Colorado's House Committee on Judiciary voted to indefinitely postpone House Bill 10-1248 (HB 1248), or the Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:13:08 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketing/86342262.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketing/86342262.html iPhone app allows consumers to search brand's nail color offerings and match skin tone and apparel. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:49:36 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/86219102.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/86219102.html Panel to explore how to build a successful private label brand. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:21:49 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/business/marketers/announcements/85531082.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/announcements/85531082.html Georgia Garinois-Melenikiotou to lead new team as senior vice president, corporate marketing. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:29:45 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/business/rd/regulatory/85068422.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/rd/regulatory/85068422.html Bill would prohibit the sale of personal care products formulated with chemicals identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:30:20 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 http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/skincare/84728857.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/skincare/84728857.html Retin-A pioneer, Albert Kligman, PhD, MD, passed away on Feb. 9, 2010, at 93. Kligman was among the first dermatologists to address the cosmetic industry at both national an local chapter meetings. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:59:12 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/suppliers/financials/84725797.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/suppliers/financials/84725797.html Company reports 2009 sales of CHF 3,959 million, an increase of 1.4% in local currencies and a decrease of 3.1% in Swiss francs compared to 2008. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:19:31 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/antiaging/84700962.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/antiaging/84700962.html Twofold opportunity for antiaging products is engaging those not using specific antiaging products and increasing the usage frequency of those already using antiaging products. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:37:59 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/channels/drugstores/84597862.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/channels/drugstores/84597862.html Duane Reade to continue brand identity, including store-within-a-store prestige beauty concept, while accelerating Walgreens Customer Centric Retailing initiative in urban markets. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:16:41 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/84594522.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/84594522.html Beauty Blogger Central will return to Discover Beauty 2010, where beauty bloggers will provide consumer directed reports on what is new and innovative live from the show floor. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:47:07 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/suppliers/financials/84473387.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/suppliers/financials/84473387.html Despite sales decline, company reports progressively improving operating profitability and a strong cash flow. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:13:46 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/84401502.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/84401502.html A sharp rise in investment activity involving natural personal care companies is expected in 2010, according to Organic Monitor. Improving economic conditions and easing of capital restrictions are resulting in investors targeting this high-growth sector once again. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:43:39 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/hair/84254867.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/hair/84254867.html AkzoNobel addresses ethnic hair care trends with new ingredient kits. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:07:25 GMT