Beauty boxes have revolutionised how consumers shop for beauty products, providing sensory elements to online shopping that was not present in the traditional retail format and this will continue to drive e-commerce.
The sale of Rexam Personal Care to Albéa owner Sun Capital Partners has been approved by the Chinese authorities for $459 million (€347m), allowing the French packaging company to expand its market share in cosmetics.
According to a study by market researcher Come & Stay, 67 per cent of French women buy their cosmetics online, confirming that consumers are developing an increasing confidence towards shopping online.
Cosmetics and personal care wipes continue to see big demand in the US and a continued improvement in the economy is set to see projected growth in the category outpace overall growth in the cosmetics market in the next few years.
The organisers of in-cosmetics have announced the launch of the show’s first-ever App to allow visitors to navigate and source the latest exhibition information.
The rise of internet shopping in Russia is driving cosmetics sales and more impressively the natural cosmetics market, according to an industry expert.
New technologies will be a key theme of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit this year, concentrating on controversy surrounding nanotechnology, biomimicry, novel extraction techniques and developments in stem cell technology.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has seen success in ‘New Markets’ drive sales in the first half of 2012 as the company’s revenue continues to grow faster than the market, but profit margins missed out on analyst estimates.
Cosmetics stores are the largest distribution channel for cosmetics in Poland, thanks to the rise in retail chains, which have doubled the value of cosmetics sales, at the same time increasing share in the entire market from 20.9 per cent in 2007, to...
Although many segments of the cosmetics industry are levelling off, the area of men’s grooming is actually reporting strong sales growth. In light of this Cosmetics Design takes a look at what’s driving the segment so far in 2012...
With Mintel forecasting a rise in products which increase the interactivity between the virtual and real world like QR codes and mobile apps, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the unique ways brands are connecting to the consumer.
The growing popularity of male grooming products in 2012 has taken the category into the mainstream and could see the term ‘metrosexual’ become obsolete according to market analyst Kline.
In the face of waning profitability an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein says that Procter & Gamble could become a more efficient business it if were to break up into smaller business units.
Global specialty ingredients supplier Frutarom has announced the appointment of Holger Riemensperger as general manager of its Global Health Business Unit.
Having announced its latest marketing strategy at the recent in-cosmetics show in Barcelona, BASF were keen to show how it has been implemented and helped development of its new skin care actives.
The hairspray market has posted big sales in the last few years, and now it is more important than ever to listen to consumers and follow the trends in order to be successful.
Chemical distributor Univar has announced that it will add France and Benelux to its long standing agreement with speciality ingredients provider Dow Personal Care.
According to market researcher Kline Group, the emergence of a more informed consumer is increasing the development of actives in the cosmetic industry, particularly in the growing anti-ageing skin care segment.
Chinese consumers have more trust in multinational brands manufactured outside of China, as well as big concerns over quality standards, product safety and consequent damage to their skin, according to a new market report.
Skincare provider, St Ives has announced the acquisition of Incite Marketing Planning, a market research consultancy to support Incite’s plans to grow further in specialised sectors such as healthcare and financial services and to expand into new markets...
A continuing focus on skin care brand Nivea, as well as giving unprofitable lines the chop, has given German consumer goods company Beiersdorf a positive outlook in 2012, following the announcement of its 2011 results.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has identified social media as the final piece in the ‘digital revolution’ puzzle, opening up new opportunities for interaction between its brand and consumers.
Packaging supplier Rexam has announced it is now ‘actively marketing’ its Personal Care business for sale following the release of the company’s 2011 results.
Since the 2008 advent of compulsory ingredients registration in China the initiative has made doing business more complex and also opened up the door to counterfeiters, according to Campo Research.
Beiersdorf’s preliminary full year sales show that the consumer division has been steady, boosted by developing markets but let down by European sales, but profits beats expectations on the back of restructuring.
Although social media and mobile strategies are revolutionizing the marketing of cosmetic and personal care products, this trend is leading to growth in couponing and price promotions, notes market researcher Kline.
Market research company Mintel has appointed Katie Gross as its new president and VP of the beauty and personal care division in Canada and the United States.
In the online world, the role of packaging and how it links to conventional retail purchasing is constantly evolving. According to Shikatani Lacroix, packaging continues to play a very important role in the online experience.
Beiersdorf has engaged UK-based Brandbank as part of a concerted drive to up its digital presence and online sales; one of the company’s top business priorities.
Estée Lauder has launched an anti-ageing cream specifically targeting European women as they have different needs to women around the world, according to its own consumer research.
Symrise has presented findings from a study on consumer research showing unusual expectations for oral care flavours, at the ESOMAR Qualitative 2011 conference in Vienna.
In a crowded and competitive skin care market, consumer giant Unilever has drawn on new packaging and a new formulation of its Vaseline lotions in order to stand out from the crowd.
Social media has been an industry buzzword for a long time, and as many companies have begun to get involved, some are still not maximising its full capabilities. Having seen the platform develop and appear as a mainstay in modern marketing strategies,...
Solid trading in personal care and health care has left Croda in a strong position after third quarter trading was announced on September 30, 2011, and commented on this week by company chairman Martin Flower.
The second Beauty From Within conference got underway yesterday focusing on the huge potential in the Western markets within the category, particularly highlighting how the industry must shy away from making bold beauty claims and explain the health benefits...
Already a world leader in the market for glass nail varnish and fragrance parckaging, Baralan is eyeing the expanding market for skin care packaging as a means of expanding its footprint in the category.
In a fiercely competitive market providing packaging with added value is vital to staying ahead of the competition. We spoke to Christian Maassen, manager customer relations, to find out about the strategy Seidel has adopted.
Record breaking attendance of cosmetic executives at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011 is down to the fact that industry leaders are searching for innovative ideas from other industries to provide that all-important head start in the market.
Quick Response (QR) codes are one of the ways that packaging can do a mobile marketing job by providing consumers with added information and engaging them with the brand.
UK Consumers are more likely to trust recommendations from friends or other consumer reviews when making purchasing decisions about a cosmetics product, rather than trust an advert or celebrity endorsement.
Laminate specialist Avery Dennison has launched a new film that pledges to offer improvements to both compatibility and production efficiencies, as well as enhancing sustainability.
Incorporating therapeutic skin care products into their range may be the key for future success as the market sees significant growth, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
Despite the scepter of the global economic downturn, the number of men’s grooming product launches worldwide has risen sharply since 2008, according to the latest data from Mintel.
