Colgate Sales Up 22.5% in Latin America

By: Cristina Kroll

Rising sales warrant continued investment.

Sales in Small Latin American Markets Remain Positive; Offer Potential for Foreign Brands

By: Cristina Kroll

Brands look outside of home markets for sales growth.

L’Oréal Taps Argentinean Journalist as New Spokeswoman

By: Cristina Kroll

Brands put on a local face and align with needs and desires of regional consumers.

Avon Reports Revenue of $2.6 Billion for Q3 2009

Revenue up on local-currency basis; sales in Latin America partially offset decline in North America.

Amway Expanding in Latin America

Opening of retail/training center in Argentina among company's expansion plans for the region; growth potential of the market cited.

Legislative Changes in Ecuador Impact Beauty Imports

By: Cristina Kroll

Direct sellers continue to make impact in South America; imports tend to outweigh exports in a number of economies.

L’Oréal Paris Signs Mexican Actress as North American Spokesperson

Kate del Castillo to be featured in print and television advertising for Excellence hair color, scheduled to debut in the U.S. in the fall of 2009.

Raw Material Supplier Posts Decline in Q1 2009

Clariant notes some markets stabilization during the quarter, particularly in some Asian and Latin American countries. Company confirms its target of a sustainable above-industry average return on invested capital.