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Dec 10, 2007 | 11:04 AM CST

Cover Story: Parry and Advance

By: Karen A. Newman

P&G’s Martin Hettich builds on the Febreze promise one move at a time.

Dec 03, 2007 | 09:09 AM CST

Capital Alianza Buys Out Iberchem

Capital Alianza, the Spanish private equity investment company, has acquired 87.1% equity interest in Iberchem, a Spanish fragrance and flavor company...

Nov 14, 2007 | 02:38 PM CST

State of the Industry: Eco-values Escalate

By: Briony Davies

The cosmetics and toiletries industry continues to benefit from a combination of strong macroeconomic trends and key demographic factors. Innovation and the ability to rapidly adapt to changing circumstances remain vital to success.

Nov 14, 2007 | 12:18 PM CST

Air Care Report: P&G Takes on Hotel Smell

The Hampton Inn hotel chain has released traveler survey results that show fragrance expectations are changing, an opportunity Procter & Gamble's Febreze brand recently tackled.

Nov 08, 2007 | 04:18 PM CST

Profile: Changing the Mood

Fragrance can encourage certain moods and impact behavior. Danielle Kelli Fleming, a certified behavior therapist, became intrigued with the connection between scent, mind and mood during her graduate work in human behavior and psychology.

Nov 08, 2007 | 04:15 PM CST

Scent Sleuth: Fragrant Translations

By: Nancy C. Hayden

Fragrance provides a sensual lift and mood elevation for bath and body products, and personal care products, as a whole, are taking advantage of the mystique of fragrance by adding a twist that is reinvigorating the fragrance industry.

Nov 08, 2007 | 04:09 PM CST

Starting Point: Beauty, Risk and Rugby

By: Karen A. Newman

As I sat drafting this column in the lobby of a Paris hotel in late September, a 1940s rendition of the U.S. holiday favorite “Jingle Bells” suddenly dashed out of the speakers with the energy of a team of horses. My first thought was the French are really getting a jump on the season, but with green leaves still clinging to the trees, it was clear that something else was going on.

Nov 08, 2007 | 04:05 PM CST

Application and Execution

By: Jeff Falk

For brands seeking to capitalize on product trends, innovations from suppliers and packagers must complement both formulas and brand ideals.

Nov 08, 2007 | 04:03 PM CST

2 in 1: Makeup Meets Skin Care

By: Sara Mason

Makeup’s dynamic sales growth is, in part, a reflection of the demand for added benefits and natural ingredients, challenging formulators to continually work toward ever-more sophisticated products.

Nov 08, 2007 | 04:01 PM CST

Color Cosmetics: A Comeback Story

By: Briony Davies

Color cosmetics is forecast to keep pace with the overall cosmetics and toiletries market at a steady 3% per year through 2011. This resurgence in the segment is driven both by manufacturer innovation and consumers demanding better results from makeup.