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Aug 01, 2012 | 04:17 PM CDT
Baby Care Shows Dynamism in Face of Aging Demographics, Slowing Economies
By: Rob Walker, Euromonitor International
Baby and child-specific products outperformed all beauty and personal care categories in 2011, generating global retail growth of 7% at fixed US dollar prices. And despite the dual challenge of aging demographics and acute economic instability, the category’s global growth prospects to 2016 look promising. Euromonitor International assesses the main category battlegrounds and identifies where brands ought to be strengthening their positions going forward.
Jul 30, 2012 | 12:45 PM CDT
Organic Monitor Launches Summit in Latin America, Brings Event Back to Asia
Sustainable Cosmetics Summit first Brazilian event focuses on biodiversity and ethical sourcing, sustainable ingredients and marketing best-practices; Hong Kong event to explore sustainable packaging and alternatives to animal testing methods, among other topics.
Jul 27, 2012 | 09:33 AM CDT
L’Occitane to Acquire Majority Stake in Erborian
The acquisition of the Korean skin care brand is a first step into developing a larger presence in the Asian market for L’Occitane.
Jul 25, 2012 | 04:29 PM CDT
Professional Skin Care Market Up
Continued weak consumer spending confidence and the increased use of at-home beauty devices and treatments paint a murkier picture of the category's future, however.
Jul 09, 2012 | 04:41 PM CDT
The Parallel Worlds of Hair Care
By: Rob Walker, Euromonitor International
Developed and emerging markets are currently consuming hair care products in two very diverse, distinct ways—one trading down and the other trading up.
Jul 09, 2012 | 04:00 PM CDT
O Boticário Surpasses McDonald’s to Become Brazil’s Largest Franchise Chain
By: Fernanda Bonifacio
Opportunities in the Brazilian market spur the growth of retail doors and viability for international brands.
Jul 09, 2012 | 11:31 AM CDT
Urban Decay Suspends China Plans
According to the beauty brand, multiple considerations, including China's animal testing policies, caused the brand to reconsider expansion into China.
Jun 27, 2012 | 01:24 PM CDT
Mary Kay Expands in India
The direct selling beauty business opens a new office in Ludhiana.
Jun 25, 2012 | 03:27 PM CDT
Lip Care Products Big in Europe
A variety of influences have come together to make lip care popular in Europe lately, including product innovations and fashion trends.
Jun 14, 2012 | 11:55 AM CDT
The Anatomy of Global Skin Tones
By: Pamela Springer
Meet consumers' needs by understanding the skin's mechanism as it relates to ethnic differences.