L’Oréal Expands Presence in Africa With Kenyan Subsidiary

The Kenyan subsidiary will act as the hub of L’Oréal's activity in Eastern Africa, which the company is targeting for strategic growth efforts, particularly in the segments of hair care, body care and deodorants.

Shiseido Announces Joint Venture in Turkey

Partnering with a large Turkish cosmetic import and sales distributor, the Japanese cosmetic company continues its plan to become a major global player in the cosmetic industry.

Premium Positioning; Innovative Retail Hallmarks of Middle East Beauty Market

By: Gayatri Bhasin, Euromonitor International

Market’s potential and consumers hungry for premium products attracts the world’s most significant beauty brands and retailers.

Fragrance Supplier Posts 26% Gain in Fiscal Year

CPL Aromas' sales hit $73.8 million; Middle East and India grow 31%. Reults allow company to invest further in R&D.

Success Beyond the Cultural Divide

By: Brian Budzynski

In the fall of 2007, Katharine L’Heureux, founder of Giving Beauty, first lay eyes on Morocco. The excursion took her from Rabat to Casablanca to Marrakesh—the richest sights the country has to offer—and subsequently deeper into the south of the country, where the argan forests cover some 1.5 million acres. It was there, in the midst of government cooperatives and a rather wobbly economic infrastructure, that she had what she refers to as her a-ha moment.

Fragrance Foundation Establishes UAE Partnership

The Fragrance Foundation Arabia to serve perfume market valued at $250 million.

Sourcing on the Slopes of Mount Kenya

By: Micha Walter

In line with recent coverage on organic ingredients and companies working with indigenous communities to source ingredients, GCI presents a company's account of organic oil production on the slopes of Mount Kenya.

Unilever Sells Oil Business; Acquires Soap Business

West African activity intended to strengthen consumer business in the region.