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Rethinking Fragrance: Part II

Today’s fragrances must match the brand DNA.

Seeing the Beauty in Sustainability: Organic Monitor Announces 2014 Sustainable Beauty Awards

Entries are now open to this awards event, which is dedicated to sustainability in the beauty industry. The deadline for award entries is October 15, 2014; finalists will be notified by October 31, 2014; and the winners will be announced at a dedicated awards reception in Paris on November 24, 2014.

Prestige Beauty Brings In $2.5 Billion for Q2 2014

According to The NPD Group, the growth of the U.S. prestige beauty market grew 5% in the second quarter of 2014 when compared to the second quarter of 2013 due to strong makeup growth.

Rhône Capital Makes Investment in Elizabeth Arden

Rhône Capital also has advised Elizabeth Arden that, subject to market conditions and applicable legal or regulatory approvals, it intends to increase its ownership of the company’s common stock over time.

Men in India Seeking Fragrance to Promote Themselves

As image consciousness builds in men in India, they are seeking out more quality fragrance products—but they still are sensitive to price, as well.

New Operations in India and Mexico, Airless Development, and More Beauty Packaging News and Launches for Late August 2014

Packaging suppliers TricorBraun and Vitro have expanded into India and Brazil, respectively, and Fusion Packaging, Aptar and Albée have collaborated on innovative new beauty pack launches.

Financial Briefs from Global Beauty Companies

See the Q4 and fiscal year end results for both The Estée Lauder Companies and Elizabeth Arden Inc., as well as results for Oriflame.

Consumers Finding Fragrance Outside of Fine Fragrance

Scented beauty product usage is much more far-reaching that fine fragrance usage, according to The NPD Group, but consumers typically are using these products in conjunction with each other.

Financial News Updates from Global Beauty Companies

Get Q2 2014 results from Nu Skin, Inter Parfums and Henkel, as well as half year 2014 results from Beiersdorf.

CEW(UK) Names 2014 Achiever Award Honorees

CEW(UK) is recognizing a new crop of the best and brightest in U.K. beauty at its 2014 Achiever Awards.

Fragrance Luring Beauty Seekers to New Products

Fragrance is becoming an added benefit in cross-category beauty products, and fragrance products themselves are offering additional benefits as well, reports Mintel.

Drom Exhibit "Little Big Things" To Open In Palazzo Mocenigo, Venice

Showcasing beautiful fragrance flacons through the ages, the "Little Big Things" exhibit is made possible by drom fragrances.

Innovation-Spotting: Imogen Matthews Shares Thoughts on Premium Beauty Product Development

Finding fewer innovative products in the premium beauty channel than she would like these days, Imogen Matthews sought out products that are breaking the mold in the beauty aisles.

Walgreens-Boots Merger Moving Ahead of Schedule

A new holding company is announced for this strategic merger, as well as a blending of senior management from both companies.

P&G to Divest Up to 100 Brands, Freeing Resources for New Investment

Euromonitor speculates on the best investment in the newly freed up capital Procter & Gamble will likely gain when it follows through with its plan to divest up to 100 of its brands.

Subscription Success!: 83% of Makeup Sample Subscribers Opt to Buy Full-size Products

Research from The NPD Group shows the success of the growing beauty sampling service trend, as a majority of those subscribers go on to buy full-size products.

Net Sales Down for P&G for the Quarter

Organic sales grew 2%, including a two percentage point benefit from pricing. Shipment volume was in-line with prior year levels, but net sales were $20.2 billion, a decrease of 1% versus the prior year period.

in-cosmetics Asia 2014’s Education Focus on Opportunities in Beauty in the Region

For the first time, in-cosmetic Asia’s educational program will be offered 100% free to event attendees.