International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The annual holiday retail study by The NPD Group, Inc., a global information company, has revealed that fragrance moved up the ladder as a top gift on consumers’ holiday shopping list. Following the footsteps of last year’s survey, fragrance continued to rise and climbed from the number eight to the number six position this year. … Read more
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Brenntag GmbH is the German national subsidiary of Brenntag AG. As a world leader in the distribution of chemicals Brenntag AG, based in the company headquarters at Mülheim an der Ruhr, operates a global network with more than 400 locations in almost 70 countries. Brenntag is able to look back on almost 140 years of … Read more
Coty has signed the singer, songwriter and entertainer Katy Perry to develop and market her own line of signature fragrances. As part of the project, Coty will also distribute the artist’s successful existing fragrance portfolio, comprised of Purr and Meow!, effective immediately. Perry joins Coty’s list of brands that include Calvin Klein, Chloe, Marc Jacobs … Read more
The BSB European Innovation Prize for cosmetics and natural products, are to be awarded for the eleventh time by the independent BSB – Beratungs- and Servicebuero Dr. Riedel e.K.. The Innovation Prize, a prize brought to life by BSB`s founder Dr. Jan-H. Riedel in 2003, is supported by business and aims to promote the global … Read more
BEAUTY FORUM SPAIN, the aesthetics professional fair, will take place in Feria Valencia on February the 16th and 17th of 2013. In Beauty Forum Spain professional visitors will increase his knowledge with interesting activities that they will find in. Moreover, it is a good opportunity to get in touch with professionals and find new partners … Read more
The market research company NPD Group released results on the total prestige beauty gift set industry. In the U.S., overall gift set sales within prestige department stores year-to-date (January to October 2012), posted a +16 percent increase in dollar sales, versus the same time last year. The $871 million beauty gift set industry includes women’s … Read more
L’Oréal announced the signing of an agreement with Castanea Partners to acquire Urban Decay. Based in Newport Beach California, Urban Decay, created in 1996 by make-up expert Wende Zomnir, has built a reputation based on the concept of “beauty with an edge” and values of femininity and irreverence. The line has star products in the … Read more
Dr. Kay Schwabe, technischer Berater bei der Mani GmbH, spricht über die aktuellen Entwicklungen bei Träger- und Emulsionsystemen für die Kosmetikindustrie.
Dr. Kay Schwabe, Technical consultant at Mani, talks about the latest innovation in carrier and emulsion systems.
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As a European distributor of raw material specialities, it is Velox’s mission to be a reliable partner to our providers and customers and to provide them with competent, individual and rapid service.As a strongly customer-orientated company, VELOX understands the value of building personal relationships to provide its customers and business partners with rapid, tailored advice … Read more
Through the first nine months of 2012, net sales were $477.2 million or 12.0% ahead of $426.1 million in the same period of 2011. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales rose approximately 16.9%. Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. increased 11.8% to $31.5 million or $1.03 per basic and diluted share from … Read more
Effective January 1, 2013 Beiersdorf, Hamburg will acquire the remaining 50% equity in the EBC Eczacıbaşı-Beiersdorf Kozmetik Ürünler Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Istanbul, Turkey. To date, Eczacıbaşı Holding A.Ş. and Beiersdorf AG have each held a 50% stake in this company. The company was founded in 1993. The acquisition is subject to approval by the … Read more
For the quarter ended September 30, 2012, Elizabeth Arden reported net sales of $344.5 million, an increase of 13.5%, as compared to the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. Excluding the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation, net sales increased by 16.1%. On a reported basis, net income per diluted share for the current … Read more
Karl Lagerfeld BV, the haute couture fashion house, and InterparfumsSA, its majority-owned subsidiary and the creator of prestige perfumes and cosmetics, have signed a worldwide and exclusive license agreement to create, produce and distribute perfumes under the Karl Lagerfeld brand. This 20-year agreement starting today replaces a previous license between the Karl Lagerfeld and Coty … Read more
With regard to the future transfer of the Burberry’s fragrance and beauty business, Interparfums and Burberry have signed a transition agreement in order to facilitate a smooth transition, which includes an additional three months period ending on 31 March 2013 and confirms the exit payment by 31st December 2012. Under the terms of this agreement, … Read more
Health and Beauty Germany offers its partners -in its capacity as a fair mediator between supply and demand- the security and competence of a worldwide leading brand through our top events. The service we offer and our philosophy are fully tailored to the needs of the fair participants. First class service and permanent investments in … Read more
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Nothing engages consumers more than having the power to transform the product. At the press of a button, Quadpack Twin Mix pack releases a powder into a serum, bringing the formula to life. A pipette dropper for local application further adds value to the pack. Quadpack’s Twin Mix is ideal for OTC, pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical … Read more
Sales generated by the Douglas perfumeries rose by 2.4 percent to above EUR 1.9 billion (like-for-like: +1.3 percent). The trend in Germany has been particularly gratifying. Here, sales rose by 5.1 percent (like-for-like: +3.9 percent) to just over EUR 1 billion. Douglas perfumeries in foreign markets achieved sales revenue totaling EUR 883 million. This corresponds … Read more
The premier Latin American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit came to a successful close last week, bringing together over 160 executives from the cosmetics & related industries. The summit highlighted key areas for sustainable development in the regional cosmetics industry: translate high awareness of green issues into demand for sustainable products, address social impacts, … Read more
Colgate-Palmolive, the global oral care company, and Omron Healthcare, a company active in medical home healthcare and wellness products, announced a cooperation agreement to market and develop oral care products, including electric toothbrushes. Through this partnership, Colgate and Omron will produce new oral care solutions that contribute to improved oral health for consumers around the … Read more