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Shiseido Announces Plans to Consolidate U.S. Business
The company plans to strengthen its U.S. corporate, manufacturing and distribution operations with shared services platforms and improved efficiencies, including staff shifts.
Elizabeth Arden Purchases Two More Fragrance Brands
The company has acquired the fragrance brands of pop stars Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.
New VP of Global Communications for Aveda
Shelley Simmons, formerly of The Body Shop, will take over the role on June 25.
Sponsored Message
Sustaining Growth, Resources and Innovation in Product Development
With the growing need to combine innovation in product development with sustainability solutions that support overall growth strategies, reliable and sustainable partnerships are key to supporting that growth. DuPont™ Natrafil® and Anisa International formed such a partnership, bringing new fibers and brushes to the beauty industry.
Ulta Shows Strength in Q1 2012
Based on its first quarter 2012 fiscal success, the company announced plans to increase its number of store openings and to engage and offer more prestige brands.
Unilever CEO Promotes R&D for Consumer Behavior Change
Speaking at a symposium in the Netherlands, Paul Polman notes that "Changing behavior is going to require further new approaches, and science and innovation will be critical in helping people to change toward a more sustainable, healthier lifestyle."
Event Coverage
CEW Beauty Awards Honor Performance Products
	By: Nancy Jeffries The annual beauty awards event featured CEW president Carlotta Jacobson, host Mario Cantone, Allure editor Linda Wells, beauty bloggers and more.
Wrap Up From Luxe Pack New York
By: Abby Penning Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Luxe Pack New York highlighted some of the beauty industry's most innovative luxury packaging options while hosting a record number of attendees.
Drom Hosts Night of Beauty Trends Forecasting With the Color Association
Event highlights color cosmetics and fragrances inspired by four color stories forecast for Fall/Winter 2013–4; trends touch on the natural, the neutral, the future and the transparent.
Featured Articles
The Right Spin Cycle
By: Abby Penning A report on a fake viral video helps the real video become a serious sensation.
Case Study: Packaging That Inspires Confidence
By: Tim Eaves Packaging makes the initial connection with consumers, and this means it requires a significant amount of consideration from brand owners on what kind of message it sends about the brand from the shelf.