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Economic downturn hit U.S. spas hard
Markets & trends
Accustomed to years of double-digit growth, U.S. spas have entered a more mature growth phase. Revenues fell by 15% in 2009, compared to...
Alkos Cosmetics develops a scented pencil for men
Industry buzz
After the success of his women’s scented pencil, the French firm has just proposed its equivalent for men. The pencil is in wood, more...
Toly benefits from its development in the airless segment and in India
Packaging & design
Toly’s strategy has obviously accelerated in the airless segment and benefits from the achievements of its international development, in...
“We are in an era of greater limpidity of the complexion,” Damien Dufresne
Markets & trends
Several makeup artists have been invited to participate in the first edition of MakeUp in Paris. The Paris event of the early summer...
Saverglass confirms its breakthrough in the North American market
Industry buzz
This year, French glassmaker Saverglass, is confirming its breakthrough in the North American market of glass vials for perfume and...
Schwan-STABILO Cosmetics: “We are trend forecasters and advisors for pencils”
Companies & industry
Barbara Bauer-Kropf, Schwan-STABILO Cosmetics’ Executive Vice President Sales tells Premium Beauty News how its strategy for innovation...
Yves Rocher opens first franchise in North America
Industry buzz
French beauty brand Yves Rocher has opened its first franchise in North America on June 1 at the West Edmonton Mall (WEM), in the...
Rexam protects the formula of Erre Due’s new lipstick
Industry buzz
According to Rexam, the global demand for long-lasting, moisturizing “shine” requires packaging that can handlecomplex, softer...
Foundations: key factors of success
Markets & trends
What are the consumers’ expectations towards a product? To find out, Premium Beauty News has gone through blogs and comparison sites in...
Cosmetics firms accused of price fixing in Switzerland
Laws & regulations
The Competition Commission may impose penalties against a number of perfumes and cosmetics brands accused of cartel-rules violations,...
