Zeroing in on the Purchasing Behaviors of Millennials

A new market report from Symphony IRI investigates the shopping habits and purchasing influences of the millennial generation, finding money-saving behaviors such as at-home beauty treatments popular with this demographic.

The Anatomy of Global Skin Tones

By: Pamela Springer

Meet consumers' needs by understanding the skin's mechanism as it relates to ethnic differences.

Hispanic Purchasing Power Maintains Despite Rocky Economy

In a post from Kline Blogs, the market research company discusses the strength of Hispanic purchasing power, as well as their tendency to continue buying and being loyal to the same beauty brands despite economic shifts, and the increase in attention from brands and retailers.

P&G Releases Reseach on Importance of a Good Smile to Hispanics

This research coincides with the launch of the new Crest and Oral B Complete oral care collection.

Mintel Predicts Trends for Consumer Packaged Goods

Themes include reduction of some ingredients, defining natural and blurring category expectations.

Pet Care's New Pedigree

By: Leslie Benson

From John Masters Organics’ DogPoo shampoo to P&G’s Febreze Pet Odor Eliminator line—professional and mass beauty brands are expanding into the pet care segment.

Beyond Personal Grooming: Spongeables Expands into Pet Care

By: Leslie Benson, with input from Lynne Merrill

By diversifying her company’s products, Elaine Binder, president and co-founder of Spongeables LLC—a manufacturer of human bath body buffers, recently emerged in the pet care market via the launch of Haute Dog Bath Buffer, a spa in a sponge for pets. She discusses the experience of opening up new retail and distribution opportunities through the line expansion.

SC Johnson Launches Beauty Resource Site

Microsite designed to serve as a beauty resource for young women; reveals beauty habits of this consumer group.