A Challenging Global Climate for Fragrances

By: Rob Walker, Euromonitor International

As the landscape becomes more difficult for premium fragrances, though currently performing well, opportunities open for mass brands.

Survey Shows Many Shoppers Still Prefer Brand Name Beauty Over Private Label

According to The Checkout , an ongoing shopper behavior study by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research, 65% of general shoppers prefer brand name beauty products.

New Report Shows Dynamic Textured Hair Marketplace

The new study from TextureMedia, which focuses on the shopping behaviors and product habits of women with textured hair, found 46% of textured-haired women continue to try new hair products, even after finding their "holy grail."

Markwins Acquires Phyisicians Formula for Nearly $75 Million

After entering into an agreement to be acquired by a private equity firm in August, Physicians Formula announced that is now entering into a new acquisition agreement with Markwins International following Markwins' bid for the beauty company in early September.

New Perspectives in Beauty Retailing

By: Ada Polla

Ever-changing and ever-evolving, the trends in beauty retailing currently include more retailer brands, pop-up shops, video as a sales tool and more.

Economy Issues Effect Change in Consumer Shopping Habits

SymphonyIRI looked at the new shopping behaviors and tactics consumers are exhibiting in the wake of the recession and the new world market environment.

Physicians Formula Reports 25% Sales Increase for Q2 2012

The company also noted that, in the food, drug and mass channel, its products achieved 8% point-of-sale dollar growth over the last 52 weeks versus the prior year period, whereas the overall masstige color cosmetics category only grew 6%.

Wet n Wild Expands Distribution

The youthful beauty brand will be available in 500 additional Walmart stores.