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Prestige beauty: French market increased by 3% in 2011
In a global context marked by strong gains in emerging markets and very dynamic sales in the U.S. and UK (respectively 11% and 9%), the...
The Fragrance Foundation France is renewed
Following the resignation of Catherine Disdet, President and founder of the Fragrance Foundation France (FFF), in December 2011, Philippe...
Solev decorates Avant Garde, Lanvin’s latest fragrance
Solev, a French specialist of packaging decorations for perfumes, cosmetics and spirits, has implemented its know-how to accompany...
Thomas Riou appointed CEO of Europe division Perfumery-Cosmetics SGD
Thomas Riou, 40, has been appointed General Manager Europe of the Perfumery-Cosmetics Division of SGD Group, the world’s leading...
Carrefour launches new own-brand beauty line worldwide
French giant mass retailer Carrefour has unveiled its new private label range of beauty products, which will be launched worldwide this...
Arrowpak Florida... Baralan in Shanghai
The American firm, based in New York and which is part of the Italian group Baralan, has completed one of the first phases of its...
M-real becomes Metsä Board and opens R&D centre
New corporate identity Finnish cardboard and paper maker M-real Corporation is changing its business name to Metsä Board Corporation....
Strong, masculine design for Henri Lloyd deodorant
Henri Lloyd, a British Sailing Heritage brand, founded by Henri Strzelecki MBE in 1963, is well known for its premium sailing and...
Contrasted growth of prestige beauty sales in 2011
Cosmetic products sold in high-end retail channels posted robust growth in numerous markets in 2011, however continental Europe lagged...
Lessonia: natural sterilization for its exfoliating ingredients
A supplier already recognized as a specialist of exfoliating ingredients for cosmetics, Lessonia now offers an integrated natural...
