Business & Financial

Estee Lauder mulls YSL buy

Estee Lauder mulls YSL buy

US cosmetics giant Estee Lauder is considering buying up the
perfumes and beauty products portfolio for the Yves Saint Laurent
brand, part of the French-owned Pinault Printemps Redoute retail
group, reports Simon Pitman.

Body Shop turns the corner

Body Shop turns the corner

UK-based Body Shop has upped its expectations for the coming
financial year on the back of full-year results revealing a trading
come-back. Growth had come on a global basis thanks to a successful
investment programme to enhance the...

Natura reports strong 2004

Natura reports strong 2004

Brazilian direct cosmetics sales company Natura has reported a
growth in sales of nearly 30 per cent and a very healthy increase
in profits, following its expansion into the Mexican and French
market during the course of the year,...

Boots issues profit warning

Boots issues profit warning

UK cosmetics retailer Boots has warned that its full year profits
are likely to be impacted by low levels of consumer spending. The
announcement follows a disappointing December and January that saw
consumer spending well down on...