Unilever, global consumer goods giant, has issued a ‘green bond’ for £250m (€300m), with which it will finance projects to further the company’s sustainability.
Beauty brands must understand that social media is an infrastructure used to connect people and interact, and not just a media platform to distribute their own messages, according to an industry expert.
Unilever has selected seven digital companies to each pair up with one of its brands, in a start-up accelerator scheme with which the multinational consumer goods company hopes to advance its digital profile.
Although mobile shopping is on the up, a new report by research firm eMarketer suggests that beauty brands need to optimize their mobile shopping platforms in Europe if they want to profit.
Germany has seen unexpected positive retail growth so far this year across the board, with particularly strong sales in the cosmetics sector, according to the country’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
A host of senior cosmetics industry decision makers from around the world will meet up in Cannes, France, today, as the inaugural Cosmetics Vision opens its doors.
Low cost cosmetics are set to emerge as a growing sector in France despite the five year forecast predicting stagnant sales for overall beauty, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
A new aerosol packaging by developer Sleever has been announced, in a move which confirms that fast-moving consumer goods are moving into late differentiation in packaging.
British advertising regulatory body the ASA has ruled that a recent Unilever advert, which received 10 complaints, did not mislead its audience - despite the confusing effect it had on the audience.
Cosmetics packaging manufacturer Hermann Koch Group has been sold to a group of German investors in a change which will also involve a management reshuffle.
Fragrance and food ingredient manufacturer Frutarom has recorded another successful financial period as sales and operating profit both increased in Q3.
Market research firm Euromonitor suggests that conditions in the Iranian cosmetics industry are likely to improve as a result of the $7bn in sanctions relief announced by the US.
A report by market research firm Euromonitor reveals the methods and strategies which companies can adopt in order to reach the growing middle class in emerging markets.
Factors such as the Royal Wedding and Olympic fever greatly boosted prestige beauty spending in 2012, pushing if far above the regional average. Now, a Euromonitor report reveals how companies can take advantage of this trend.
German retailer Douglas aims to complete its purchase of perfumer Nocibe by the end of the year, and is on the look-out for new fragrance chains to expand its business in Europe, the company announced at a press conference.
Cosmetics packaging manufacturer Seidel has created an aluminum-stamping method which allows companies to embed artwork in order to create strong differentiation in cosmetics packaging, as well as making significant savings on costs per unit.
Beauty giant Estee Lauder is reportedly “in early talks” to purchase beauty brand Butter London, according to a report by Women’s Wear Daily, in a move which could significantly boost Estee’s expertise in colour cosmetics.
Personal care brands were undermined this year by a spate of increased shoplifting in the Americas, according to a joint report by Euromonitor and Checkpoint Systems.
Cosmetics Design presents the latest round-up of movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry this month, including a new CEO and president at Geka and a management reshuffle at Hermann Koch.
Leading beauty company Coty has announced that it will form a new subsidiary in South Africa to direct, manage and operate operations on the continent.
L’Oreal reported a weak third quarter for 2013 as sales in some regions were affected by market slowdowns and higher-than-expected inventory reductions in distribution.
Global consumer goods company Unilever have been honoured with the 2013 award for Corporate Empowerment for Women, reflecting the manufacturer’s extensive investment in creating diversity in the workforce.
German retailer Douglas is in exclusive talks to purchase French competitor Nocibe, a deal which would make it the second largest fragrance retailer in the country.
US cosmetics giant Avon has announced that it will close down all of its French operations at the end of this month as the result of declining sales and consistent operating losses.
Fragrance and flavor manufacturer Givaudan has reported an unexpected fall in sales, a problem which has been linked to the currency crisis and general slowdown in growth in emerging markets.
Sephora’s famous Champs-Elysées store, which draws almost as many visitors each year as the Eiffel Tower, will be forced to close at 9pm to avoid violating French labour laws.
Colour cosmetics in Ireland performed well in 2012 on the back of growth in facial make-up, nail polishes and lipsticks, according to a report by Euromonitor.
Cosmetics theft by gangs of Eastern European criminals is “one of the biggest issues” affecting the Dutch beauty industry, according to a new academic study announced this week.
The Central European cosmetics market has bucked the uncertain economic situation of the region to post 2 per cent growth, according to a report by Companiesandmarkets.com.
L’Oreal’s CEO Jean-Paul Agon has confirmed that the company’s financial resources for buying back Nestle’s stake in the company include its share in Sanofi.
L’Oreal's relationship with the world's leading food company may change after 2014 after Nestle's chairman said that they intend to “keep all options on the table.”
Cosmetic ingredients company Croda International’s shares rose to the highest level in three months after they were recommended by German financial services firm Deutsche Bank.
DSM will use its global reach to drive its latest acquisition - fish-sourced omega-3 leader, Ocean Nutrition Canada, beyond its core North American market – but sees opportunities in generic drugs that may prove more lucrative.
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.
L’Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon has announced that he will hand back half the stock-options he received in 2010 and that the French firm will stop using them altogether.
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