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Marcella Cacci to head Burberry Fragrances

10-Feb-2005 - Inter Parfums said today that Marcella Cacci will take up the reigns as president of Burberry Fragrances worldwide on 15 March 2005.

Nu Skin looks to Chinese expansion

10-Feb-2005 - US personal care company Nu Skin's net income suffered from a conference payment in Q4, but the company was happy with the large revenue it brought in during the period.

Catalogue helps fire Oriflame's sales

08-Feb-2005 - Swedish cosmetics company Oriflame today announced an increase in sales in Q4 boosted by the efficiency of the catalogue as a selling tool, but operating profit was down.

US market continues to drag Avon down

03-Feb-2005 - Avon has reported that sales grew ten per cent during 2004,on the back of a continued growth during the fourth and last quarter. But currency weakness and a slack US market continue to hamper otherwise healthy results.

Toiletry sales down at Boots

26-Jan-2005 - Leading UK and international retailer Boots has reported that sales for its mainstay toiletries division have fallen by 0.8 per cent due to a price discounting strategy. The results reflect the increasingly competitive retail environment for cosmetic products in the most popular categories.

Inter Parfums sales up but costs keep profits steady

20-Jan-2005 - Inter Parfums has reported a better than expected sales performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2004. The company said that favourable currency exchange and it Burberry branded fragrances were the main reason for the result, but added costs meant that profits should remain steady.

Beiersdorf ends 2004 on a strong note

13-Jan-2005 - German health and beauty care manufacturer Beiersdorf has reported marginally better than expected results for the fourth quarter and financial year 2004, reflecting the success of its lengthy restructuring project.

UK Toiletries firm moves jobs abroad

21-Dec-2004 - Meller Home & Beauty has announced that it is shifting some of its production to Thailand in an effort to cut production costs.

Gillette's strong outlook backed up by financial market

16-Dec-2004 - Gillette has received the thumbs up from market analysts, with its strong financial performance leading to the company's credit rating being upgraded by Moody's Investors Services to 'positive'.

Avon consolidates its focus in bid to counteract US downturn

09-Dec-2004 - Avon is cutting back on non-cosmetics lines such as jewellery and toys and concentrating on its international markets in an effort to stem the effects of a slow US market, which the company forecasts will not pick up during the course of 2005. Simon Pitman reports.

P&G set for continued growth

09-Dec-2004 - P&G has reaffirmed that its health and beauty lines, particularly in developing markets, will continue to sustain future growth for the company. Simon Pitman reports.

Brit fragrances help boost Inter Parfums outlook

30-Nov-2004 - Inter Parfums says it expects sales for 2005 to be well ahead of its original guidance following the strong performance of British fragrance brands and the continued success of several new launches. Simon Pitman reports.

Job cuts at Symrise to up competitiveness

25-Nov-2004 - Job cuts and production consolidation for flavours and fragrance group Symrise as the equity fund-owned firm says nearly 600 jobs will go by the end of 2006.

Imagenetix looks to skin care for future growth

24-Nov-2004 - Imagenetix, the US-based manufacturer of nutraceutical skin care and joint care products, has continued to grow on the back of increasing sales, the company's latest quarterly results reveal. But even stronger future growth is expected from new skin care products.

Oriflame hit by euro strength

11-Nov-2004 - Natural cosmetics maker Oriflame has reported a steady increase in sales for the first nine months of the financial years, although the most recent quarter bucked that trend, reflecting increased costs and currency movements in international markets.

Revlon lifts debt but battles falling sales

11-Nov-2004 - US-based multinational Revlon has announced a decline in sales of 7 per cent for its third quarter. As well as trying to trying to refinance its growing debts, the company is also struggling to hold on to its costumers.

Onex signs Cosmetics Essence deal

10-Nov-2004 - An investment arm of the Canada-based Onex Corporation, Onex Partners LP, has announced it has acquired the parent company of Cosmetics Essence (CEI) - the largest contract manufacturer of alcohol-based fragrance products in the United States.

Analysts warn on Beiersdorf performance

09-Nov-2004 - Ahead of Beiersdorf's third quarterly financial results, analysts are warning that the Germany-based manufactuer of personal care products is heading for a weak performance, citing a slow domestic market as one of the leading causes, writes Simon Pitman.

Estee Lauder performs well, but US market proves challenging

04-Nov-2004 - Estee Lauder has reported a strong first quarter, with profits rising 23 per cent to $95 million. And like the rash of other cosmetics companies posting good results in the last week, it is the international markets outside of the US that are continuing to drive sales. Simon Pitman reports.

Elizabeth Arden reaps the Britney affect

04-Nov-2004 - Elizabeth Arden joins the swell of cosmetics companies delivering strong first quarterly results, attributing the improvement to its brand association with Britney Spears fragrance.

Avon's strong results let down by slack US performance

02-Nov-2004 - Avon has reported strong sales growth and profits for its third quarter financial results, but despite this weakened sales for the US market is making some investors nervous. Simon Pitman reports.

Wella battles with tough US market

02-Nov-2004 - Despite Wella reporting a 7.2 per cent increase in sales for its core cosmetics and fragrance business in the first six months of the year, the company has reported a drop in group profits bought on by restructuring costs - a factor that analysts say has been further exacerbated by a drop in market share for its US hair care business. Simon Pitman reports.

Frozen bread builds on Russian foodservice niche

28-Oct-2004 - Russia is a bread country - it has been a staple part of the diet there for centuries, and to many people it is as much a part of the Russian way of life as tea or vodka. But even a product with such an impressive heritage needs to be revitalised every now and again - hence the growing popularity of frozen bread, especially in the foodservice sector, writes Angela Drujinina.

P&G and Unilever: set to do battle?

28-Oct-2004 - Despite announcing rising profits yesterday, both Unilever and Proctor & Gamble saw their stock prices slip, reflecting growing concerns over excessive competition in the FMCG sector. Simon Pitman reports.

L'Oreal hits growth targets

21-Oct-2004 - L'Oreal, the world's biggest cosmetics group, said this week that sales had increased 3.7 per cent rise in the first nine months, largely thanks to its hair salon and luxury retail products, and that it was on track to achieve its full-year targets.