Mary Kay Expands in India

The direct selling beauty business opens a new office in Ludhiana.

Beauty Specialist Retailers Highlight Expertise to Remain Relevant in a Competitive World

By: Daniel Latev, Global Head of Retailing Researc…

Investing in their retail spaces and adding to and curating their products mix, as well as developing dynamic brand and consumer relationships, has helped beauty specialist retailers buck the trend of specialist retailers losing share to other outlets.

Amway Unveils New Brand Positioning for Artistry

The direct seller also plans on relaunching the beauty brand in Korea, Japan and Thailand with a new line of skin care products.

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.

Avon's Fiscal 2011 Up Despite Declines in Q4

Company's 2011 revenue up 4%; 2012 predicted to be a year of transition with no plans for margin recovery.

Mary Kay Posts Strong 2011

The company reports a 15% sales increase in 2011, buoyed by an increase in sales force members.

Breakout Brand—Motives by Loren Ridinger

By: Mary J. Palmieri

Get “motive”-ated by this month’s Breakout Brand from HBA blogger Mary J. Palmieri.

CEW Welcomes Andrea Jung

By: Nancy Jeffries

Avon's CEO shares insights on consumer relationships, specificity of channels, marketing through trust and the leadership required in expanding into new markets, saying "the vehicle and the pride is the brand."