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%.

Report Investigates the Nail Care Boom

Citing an increase in interest in DIY nail products and a great fashion focus on a manicured look, the new report highlights the rise of nail care products in the past few years and discusses where the trend has yet to go.

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.

Consumer Confidence in Personal Finances Up, Though Consumers are Still Cautious

Symphony IRI reports that thought consumers are more confident in their personal finances as compared to recent previous quarters, they are nervous and consequently cautious about their financial futurel

Gold Bond Ultimate Launches Its First Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer

Product targets renewed propensity for consumers to utilize hand sanitizers while addressing the drying effect of alcohol-based sanitizers.

Grocer Expands Budget Skin Care Line Availability

Aldi expands availability of its budget skin care line in the U.S.; company categorizes move as natural progression following successful March U.S. launch.

Discount Grocer Introduces Skin Care Line to U.S.

Aldi's Lacura skin care brand, which includes Q10 antiaging products, to retail for under $5.