Archives for July 24, 2013

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Kanebo issues further recall after 2,250 major complaints

By Chris BARKER

The cosmetics giant has been humbled again following its announcement that it has received over 2,250 complaints from Japanese customers about experiencing serious symptoms from the brand's skin whitening products.

Digital platforms best way to reach affluent Chinese consumers

By Michelle Yeomans

By 2016, market researcher McKinsey & Company estimates that there will be 351 million online shoppers in China, ringing up 2.2 trillion renminbi (US $3.48 billion) in revenues. At that point, internet penetration will be 80 percent in the cities, and...

South Koreans increase anti-ageing spending

By Chris BARKER

A survey by South Korea’s business lobby has revealed that more than 80 percent of consumers increased their spending on anti-ageing products and services over the past three years.