If it featured and was trending at the in-cosmetics Barcelona event, there is no doubt that it was noted by beauty consultant and blogger, Imogen Matthews. Attending the Marketing Trends programme throughout the three day event, Imogen picks out her key...
With emerging markets slowing down, attention has turned to core businesses and untapped markets such as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Cosmetics Design caught up with Euromonitor to discuss new growth hot spots.
Beauty behemoth L’Oréal invested €50 million in its first factory at the heart of the Arab World, located near Cairo in the Pyramids Industrial Park of 10th of Ramadan, as it looks to meet the rising demand for products in the region.
Last year it was Brazil and this year the in-cosmetics event will have a country focus on Turkey and the Middle East, at the event on April 14-16 in Barcelona.
In its relaunch of the soap brand Lux across the North Africa and Middle East region, Unilever’s innovative use of the YouTube platform allowed its live steam event to reach 6.6 million viewers.
Switzerland-based fine chemicals player Clariant has posted strong third quarter results, but the breakdown shows that the chemical care business was the only division posting a fall in revenues.
Switzerland-based Informa Exhibitions has established the Informa Beauty Cluster, designed to reinforce and highlight its growing portfolio of global beauty industry events.
The 2014 edition of Beautyworld Middle East, which is taking place in Dubai from 27-29 May, is set to be the show's biggest yet according to event organizer, Epoc Messe Frankfurt.
Unilever is investing robustly in the Middle East and North Africa region, a move which follows recent industry expert predictions for strong growth in the region for beauty and personal care.
South Korean firm LG Household & Healthcare has been taking more international steps of late, particularly in cosmetics, what with considering to buy Elizabeth Arden and now making plans to further expand in EMEA.
Nigerian beauty brand House of Tara (HOT), which is set to launch 20 new studios nationwide in the near future, has announced it is now also gearing up to establish 100 new stores across sub-Saharan Africa.
Speciality chemicals manufacturer Innospec has appointed Johathan Treen as sales director of personal care for its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Evonik has become one of the first major cosmetic ingredient players to launch a line of Halal certified cosmetic ingredients targeting Muslim populations worldwide.
Procter & Gamble is planning an extensive reorganization of its overseas business units as part of efforts to cut down on costs – according to a Bloomberg report.
As research reveals that deodorant is still one of the hottest sections for male grooming, European companies are increasingly investing in new technology both in packaging and formulation.
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.
The Japanese hair care and cosmetics producer has revealed its plans to capitalize on the Middle East’s ‘market potential’ by investing in a Dubai based division.
Japanese cosmo-giant Shiseido is planning to expand its coverage in Middle East countries by forming a joint venture by the end of the year that will be based in Dubai.
French communication agency Carlin International has revealed a shift in consumer expectations and culture with 'Generation Y’ when it comes to the world of luxury, which is initiating new strategic creative paths for brands.
Revlon has confirmed the acquisition of Spain-based salon and professional beauty business The Colomer Group; a move that serves to reinforce the portfolio of its own Revlon Professional business.
According to research from analyst Bisnode D&B, 53 per cent of Polish cosmetic retailers are in good financial standing compared to just 26 per cent of all companies across the country.
With the global fragrance market expected to reach $15.7 billion (€11.97) by 2017, UK based fragrance specialist Ungerer reveals the influence of the East to be leading the way in the European markets with trending woody and smoldering aromatic scents.
Polish cosmetics brands are looking to strengthen their position in the Middle East and North Africa markets as part of an EU funded scheme set up last year.
When you are one of the leading cosmetics companies in the world you cannot rest on your laurels. Despite performing ahead of the market and expanding its operations to compete in Asia-Pacific and Central and Latin America, L’Oréal has also turned its...
The Estée Lauder Companies posted solid third quarter results, as sales climbed steadily and profits rose significantly as it realized benefits from its cost restructuring program.
L’Oréal has revealed interim first quarter results that show the business is continuing to grow off the back of sales of luxury and active cosmetics, while the professionals category slow up.
According to Organic Monitor, halal products are becoming more popular with international manufacturers and suppliers, and an increasing preference for natural and organic products in the Middle East has seen the sector grow by 20 per cent last year.
French cosmetics firm Yves Rocher has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Turkish company Flormar at a perfect time to invest in the market, according to experts.
The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has shipped its first consignment of ethanolamines and ethoxylates from its manufacturing plant in Jubail, making Saudi Arabia the first ever country in the Middle East to produce and market these advanced...
Cosmetics Design presents the latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including reshuffles at Beiersdorf and L’Oréal, and appointments at Shiseido and AkzoNobel.
The Beautyworld Middle East trade fair has opened its doors for its latest instalment, welcoming players from the beauty, hair care, fragrance and wellbeing fields.
An increase in consumer demand for green and organic products has seen the natural cosmetics market in the Middle East grow 20 per cent in 2011, with the UAE market comprising the major portion of regional demand.
Innospec has announced it has appointed Dr Tony Gough as European Technical Manager for its personal care division as it expands its technical team in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
As the Middle Eastern cosmetics market experiences an upturn in fortunes, the skin care segment holds the largest growth potential, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
International Flavors and Fragrances has expanded its operations in the Middle East to target the growth potential and meet changing consumer needs with a new facility in Dubai.
The natural cosmetics market in the Middle East is growing steadily, albeit from a small base, thanks to an increasing awareness of synthetic ingredients.
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has said that rises in input costs have been more exaggerated than were first predicted, leading the company to enter into ‘aggressive’ pricing strategy negotiations.
With sales up by more than 25 per cent and the rise in profits looking even stronger in 2010, BASF is poised to build on these results in 2011 following the Cognis acquisition.
Univar is looking to expand its personal care business by signing an agreement with chemical manufacturer Huntsman to distribute its surfactants in the Middle East and North Africa.
Cosmetics company Beiersdorf has unveiled its travel retail strategy for the Nivea brand with plans to target the mass market with a range of skin care products.
Having closed its doors on June 18, organisors of Cosmetic Business 2010 claimed that the event attracted 20 per cent more trade visitors than the previous year.
Beiersdorf reported strong like-for-like sales growth driven by a marked recovery in its Tesa adhesive group, but the consumer goods division shows a very mixed performance.
Cosmoprof Asia 2009, the beauty industry tradeshow for the Asia-Pacific region, witnessed an increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors in comparison to last year’s figures.
Education campaigns are needed to warn about the dangers of using traditional kohl eye liners found in much of North Africa and the Middle East, according to a doctor in Belgium.