New Zealand-based organic and natural cosmetic brand Carol Priest Natural Cosmetics has now been fully acquired by Plantier Developments, and is targeting expansion in Asia-Pacific.
The Mediterranean cosmetics boutique has announced its plans to further expand in Macau, an area its CEO believes “is worth” obstacles like high rent or insufficient labour.
A fire which destroyed one of Oriflame’s main warehouses in the vicinity of New Delhi is likely to have an effect on service levels in India in 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, according to the company.
Although the emerging markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America continue to be stronger economies, the slowdown in growth is likely to stay for the longer term, says Unilever CEO Paul Polman.
South Korean cosmetics company AmorePacific has reported a decrease in Q3 profits as a result of poor overseas markets and investment and marketing activities for new products.
Unilever has highlighted its focus on Personal Care expansion by announcing an investment of over €150 million in a new manufacturing plant in Konya, Turkey, to increase its capacity for sustainable growth in the market.
According to a report by Indian paper The Economic Times, L’Oreal India has predicted 'double-digit' turnover increase for 2013, which would put the company slightly behind its results for 2012.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble announces it has reached most of its goals in sustainability for 2013, bringing the company benefits both in savings and ‘green’ image.
At LVMH’s newest cosmetology center in Orleans this week, the company’s MD revealed its’ plans to expand in the 77-billion-euro a year ($104 billion) global premium cosmetics market on the Asia Pacific region.
The specialty cosmetics chain has announced its' net profit to have risen to HK$357.4 million ($46.09 million) in the last six months, up from HK$282.1 million from the same financial quarter last year.
The luxury house has filed suit against a Brooklyn-based knock off scents manufacturer as it believes it has violated the copyright of its' ‘Prada Candy’ fragrance.
Estée Lauder CEO and president Fabrizio Freda believes that despite a recent slowdown in department store sales for mainstream brands such as Clinique, the market will pick up again as the holiday season approaches.
You've heard of BB, CC and DD creams. Now 'Dgloves' is the latest innovation to come out of the Asia-Pacific region as formulators strive to keep up with the demand for skin whitening products.
Japanese cosmo-giant Shiseido is planning to expand its coverage in Middle East countries by forming a joint venture by the end of the year that will be based in Dubai.
Evonik Industries has opened a new production facility in China that it says will focus specifically on organic specialty surfactants in a bid to further expand business sustainably on the region.
L’Oreal reported a weak third quarter for 2013 as sales in some regions were affected by market slowdowns and higher-than-expected inventory reductions in distribution.
Having announced plans to invest more in China and with sales booming in the region, as per its financial results released earlier in the month, Nu Skin will now look to finish the building of its Innovation Park in Shanghai.
Hindustan Unilever, the Indian operating arm of Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever, reported a big sales increase and an even bigger hike in net income on the back of strong personal care sales.
A Thai subsidiary of cosmetics brand Citra, owned by Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever, has apologised for a controversial competition asking students to promote its skin whitening product.
L’Oréal announces it has made a commitment to transform its sustainability footprint by 2020 whilst at the same time, looking to achieve its business ambitions and reach a billion new consumers.
In a bitter-sweet move BASF will look to strengthen its competitiveness within its Performance Products segment with a multi-million dollar investment in R&D that will also see approximately 650 positions reduced globally by 2017.
Skin care and nutritional products provider Nu Skin Enterprises has revealed record third quarter results, causing the company to up its full year revenue and profit forecasts.
The Sweden-based cosmetic company has invested in a new plant that will solely focus on the cultivation of plant stem cell cultures as it further aims to develop stronger anti-ageing ingredients that can boost and rejuvenate the skin.
L’Oréal has confirmed a draft agreement that will see it acquire the Decléor and Carita professional skin care brands from Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido.
Nu Skin is looking to further grow its already extensive footprint in the China market by making a $200m investment in its manufacturing and logistical operations there.
Cosmetics retailer Sephora is said to be in the process of finding a new franchiser for the Indian markets as a result of on-going 'spats' between its owner LVMH and current partner, Genesis Colors.
Lubrizol has strengthened its presence in Asia with the opening of its new Innovation Centre in Singapore, which will have a positive impact on its personal care offerings.
To fortify the Group's cosmetics business, Kao says it will integrate research and production divisions that will specifically support its cosmetics business operations.
When direct sales player Amway made efforts to expand beyond its US markets back in 1995 to crack China, it appears to have been a bold move that has more than paid off, as almost 20 years on, the country provides 90% of its business.
Revlon CEO Alan Ennis has resigned suddenly and has been replaced by David Kennedy as the vice chairman and interim CEO, the company’s board of executives has revealed.
Cosmetics giant L’Oreal Australia has revealed that they have chosen Carat for their marketing needs in order to engage customers through both new and old media.
The slowdown in growth of the Indian economy is leading to signs that it is starting to hurt big cosmetic and personal care manufactures, highlighted by Unilever’s recent profit warning.
Chemicals manufacturer Huntsman is looking to boost its output and standing in the Asia-Pacific region having inaugurated its new centre, in what it calls a ‘key’ market.
Leading Japanese cosmetics company Pola Orbis Holdings Inc has announced the opening of a new global strategy office in New York to focus on furthering the company’s worldwide presence.
Renewable oil firm Solazyme has announced what it hopes is the ‘first of many’ agreements with Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever for the commercial supply its Tailored Algal Oil.
Beauty behemoth L’Oréal has made its first ever company purchase in India as it looks to strengthen its presence in the professional sector with the acquisition of Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals.
The Assam government in north-eastern India has increased VAT on cosmetics from 12.5 to 13.5 per cent, which regional industry experts reckon will trigger a knock on effect in terms of price despite the rise only being that of one per cent.
Manufacturers with a beauty focus, such as L’Oréal and Estée Lauder, are better placed to drive growth than those with a cross-industry presence such as Procter and Gamble and Unilever, according to Euromonitor.
L’Oreal India has selected a new software program which will improve its communications and make it easier for it to manage price points and product launches.
Ingredients player Croda has received regulatory approval from Chinese authorities to acquire a majority stake in Sichuan Sipo Chemical, as it looks to boost its presence in Asia and other emerging markets.
Colep and the One Asia Network have announced a Manufacturing and Technology Agreement, which will cover the whole of their respective organisations and thereby give supply coverage from Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, India, Poland, Germany, Spain,...
Kao’s chemicals division has increased the production capacity for fatty alcohols used in hair care by 1.4 times at its new plant in the Philippines as it looks to grow its portfolio.
Henkel CEO, Kasper Rorsted, says his company will be targeting China as part of its plans to expand its beauty business into fast growing emerging markets.
The silicone producer is the latest to expand its Asian footprint by broadening its Malaysian industrial efforts in a bid to further integrate new ingredients that it reckons the industry is in need of.
The city of Karatsu is aiming to build a cosmetics industry hub that will replicate the French industrial center which will take strength from its strategic location.
The Japanese company has been accused of not responding fast enough to skin whitening complaints, however Cosmetics Design spoke to reps that reveal its parent company Kao had to give them the nod first.
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