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/business/marketers/financials/83675092.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/83675092.html German brand posts net sales of €90 million; expects to reach €100 million in sales in 2010. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:26:55 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/finefragrance/83640957.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/finefragrance/83640957.html Fragrance trends developed on the basis of trends in fashion, art, color, politics and entertainment; Flavor trends categorized in sweet, beverage and savory segments. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:53:42 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/83544752.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/83544752.html Fourth quarter revenue 13% higher than that of fourth-quarter 2008; beauty sales up 15%, driven by gains in fragrance and color cosmetics. Revenue growth was broad-based across geographic portfolio. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:15:52 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/83464382.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/83464382.html Joya Named “Best of Show” at winter 2010 show. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:52:27 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/bathbody/83443807.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/bathbody/83443807.html Brand introduces No-Touch Hand Soap System and antibacterial soap said to kill 99.9% of bacteria, including E.coli, MRSA and Strep. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:59:12 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/83369462.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/83369462.html Presentation will explore the gamut of social media outlets available to beauty companies, highlighting their applications in marketing, sales, public relations and customer service. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:53:19 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/83350162.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/83350162.html Industry experts wanted for beauty and personal care educational conference. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:43:04 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/83261887.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/83261887.html Backed by advertising and other marketing investments, net sales increase 2.9%. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:59:03 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/finefragrance/82951017.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/finefragrance/82951017.html Frederick E. Purches, founder of the company, to take helm. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:02:27 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/82950232.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/82950232.html Company's fourth quarter and and fiscal year exceeds expectations; gross profit margin increased to 59.5% in fourth quarter 2009 from 56.0% in the year ago quarter. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:54:53 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/82943777.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/82943777.html Turnaround brands collectively generating significantly improved results for the first six months of fiscal 2010, compared with the prior-year period; company raise its full-year sales estimates. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:36:30 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/82937217.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/82937217.html Beauty net sales increased 7% in the second fiscal quarter to $5.2 billion; organic beauty sales increased 4% versus the prior year period. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:22:21 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/82932047.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/82932047.html Four finalists for the In-cosmetics 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award have been announced. Prof. Johann Wiechers, PhD; Karl Lintner, PhD; Alain Khaiat, PhD; and Daniel Maes, PhD, were nominated by peers around the world for their accomplishments and dedication of the field of cosmetic science. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:14:46 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/bathbody/82931922.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/bathbody/82931922.html Product targets renewed propensity for consumers to utilize hand sanitizers while addressing the drying effect of alcohol-based sanitizers. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:12:15 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/82791857.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/82791857.html Award honors the beauty industry’s entrepreneurial innovators; categories recognize work on a branded product, packaging design and advertising campaigns. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:44:41 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/82700577.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketers/financials/82700577.html Fourth quarter sales of $16.6 billion an increase of 9% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2008; company preserves its "financial flexibility to continue to invest in innovation." Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:33:51 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketing/82694337.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/marketing/82694337.html Branded hospitality suite features hair and body products not yet available on the market. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:30:12 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/82636367.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/82636367.html “Luxe Pack in Green” will showcase environmentally responsible packaging; show also to feature FiFi nominees. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:57:09 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/finefragrance/82629557.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/finefragrance/82629557.html The Fragrance Foundation campaign highlights the positive effects of wearing fragrance; created to prompt consumers to engage fragrance with renewed enthusiasm. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:37:05 GMT http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/82385447.html http://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/82385447.html Meeting includes presentation of studies on industry sustainability practices and the economic impact of the beauty products industry on the economy. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:10:14 GMT