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Mintel Looks at Primary Drivers for Chinese Hair Care Consumers
Purchases driven by performance, followed by brand and function; products have shifted emphasis from treating hair appearance and condition to scalp health.
Nearly Half of Men in U.S. Don't Use Suncreen, Study Finds
A survey of U.S. males was conducted by the Skin Cancer Foundation and the makers of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sunscreens.
New Report on Korea Highlights Its Asian Trendsetting
The report reveals how Korea has become a testing ground for new products and increasingly, a launch pad for brands in the region.
New Corporate Communications Exec Brought in at Avon
On the heels of a rough financial report for the second quarter 2012 for Avon, the company announced the appointment of Cheryl Heinonen as group vice president, global corporate relations and chief communications officer.
New Beauty Director Comes to ShopNBC
Former HSN exec Teresa Harris joins the shopping channel to help it grow its acquisitions and development of new beauty brands.
L’Oréal USA to Track Customer Experience Via Social Media
Tracking what customers about saying about the company and its brands on social media will help the beauty giant better understand what consumers are thinking and feeling about its products and to be able to react in real time.
Organic Monitor Launches Summit in Latin America, Brings Event Back to Asia
Sustainable Cosmetics Summit first Brazilian event focuses on biodiversity and ethical sourcing, sustainable ingredients and marketing best-practices; Hong Kong event to explore sustainable packaging and alternatives to animal testing methods, among other topics.
Registration Open and Program Announced for in-cosmetics Asia 2012
Bangkok event, November 6–8, to feature ingredient/technology innovations, education and the first Cosmetics & Toiletries R&D Awards—Asia.
Financial News
Avon Q2 2012 Revenue Down 9%
"We are working to stabilize the top-line, improve cost structure and cash generation, and instill a more disciplined culture of accountability," says CEO McCoy.
Organic Sales Up 3% for P&G in Q4 Fiscal 2012
The company’s beauty care division’s net sales decreased 4% to $4.8 billion for the quarter, and organic sales grew 1%.
Beiersdorf on Target in Reporting Half Year 2012 Financials
Each of the company's core consumer business brand increased sales, with sales growth, 4.4% at Nivea, 3.1% at Eucerin and 2.7% at La Prairie.
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