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Euromonitor Identifies Elements Re-shaping the Beauty Landscape
Leading brands re-considering their approach to retail, mergers and acquisition, innovation and new products positioning in order to remain successful and relevant, says Euromonitor analysts during In-cosmetics press briefing.
Shiseido Expands Into Argentina
The Japan-based company will begin selling its products in Argentina, primarily in department stores and specialty retailers, starting in May 2012.
L’Oréal Buys French Baby Care Brand
The Cadum brand will be housed under L’Oréal's consumer products division.
New CEO Takes Over at Beiersdorf
Stefan F. Heidenreich steps in for departing CEO Thomas-B. Quaas.
J&J CEO Position Transfers From Weldon to Gorsky
Alex Gorsky takes over as CEO at J&J for Bill Weldon, maintains a global outlook for the company.
Financial News
Avon Faces a Rough Q1 2012
The company’s total revenue of $2.6 billion decreased 2% like-for-like, up 1% in constant dollars, with Latin America contributing to growth but the company struggling in other global regions.
P&G Delivers 1% Growth in Beauty, Overall Sales at $20.2 Billion for the Quarter
Also, the SK-II brand joins P&G's billion dollar brands.
Revlon Sales Come in at $330 Million for Q1 2012
Revlon color cosmetics and its ColorSilk hair care brand helped push net sales, and nail care brand SinfulColors has been fully integrated into the company.
Unilever Turnover at €12.1 Billion for Q1 2012
Emerging markets contribute growth of 11.9%, while developing markets also increase 4.2%.
Shiseido Grows While Fighting Increased Competition
Domestic sales for the company were down, but the company's global business grew 5.6% with pushes in Europe, North America and China.
Inter Parfums Sees 24% Sales Jump for Q1 2012 Over Q1 2011
North American sales up 71%, primarily due to Inter Parfums' deal with Anna Sui.
Featured Articles
Beauty Typography: A Window Into Brand Personality
By: Aniko Hill The variety of typography options available to beauty brands means you can say a lot—or a little—with the font your brand uses.
Marketing Matters: The Role of Science in Beauty
By: Liz Grubow and Elle Morris As consumers pay more attention to the science that is pervasive in beauty products, brands need to develop smart, reasonable ways to communicate these complex concepts to their customers.