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Aug 28, 2008 | 01:23 PM CDT

Emerging Markets: A New Spin

By: Briony Davies

A new crop of emerging, promising markets offers opportunities beyond those explored heavily by manufacturers in recent years—and just in time to pick up the slack of mature, underachieving markets.

Aug 28, 2008 | 12:29 PM CDT

In My Opinion: Shanghai Rising

By: Peter Kelly

The Chinese economy and the industry from which we craft our living has grown seemingly beyond limit: new malls, new high-rise buildings and, to the western cosmetics professional, new competitors with which to contend.

Aug 28, 2008 | 12:26 PM CDT

Marketing Matters: Multi-channeling Key to Success

By: Donna C. Barson

Successful multi-channeling can help a brand thrive in a changing retail market.

Aug 28, 2008 | 12:22 PM CDT

Latin Beat: Import Activity in South America

By: Cristina Kroll

Import/export numbers, market activity and sales increases demonstrate the dynamism of the South America cosmetics and toiletries market.

Aug 28, 2008 | 12:18 PM CDT

Safety First for Baby Skin Care

Consumers looking for brand offerings in the baby and child skin care market put a high priority on safety, ease of use and price.

Aug 28, 2008 | 12:13 PM CDT

The Spirit of the Brand

By: Jeff Falk

Fragrance, or lack thereof, is elemental to brands. GCI magazine asks industry experts to consider fragrancing trends and the role of fragrances in skin care brands.

Aug 27, 2008 | 04:52 PM CDT

Asia Insider: Brand Lessons

By: T. Joseph Lin, PhD

SK-II closed its retail counters in China following a government finding of contamination. The move has been seen as both a responsible act to protect consumers and a misstep that may have tarnished brand image.

Aug 27, 2008 | 04:44 PM CDT

Scent: New Frontiers in Branding

By: Nancy Jeffries

Scent can strengthen an emotional connection to a brand, and innovative technologies are providing more ways to create and reinforce this powerful bond.

Aug 26, 2008 | 04:49 PM CDT

The Green Report: Part II

By: Jeff Falk

GCI magazine continues its discussion with beauty industry insiders to gain insight into where the industry stands in the effort to go green.