Markets & trends
Brazilian cosmetics makers seek to reinforce their European business
Four Brazilian companies will participate in the next edition of Beyond Beauty Paris, from October 5 to 8, 2008. Technology and...
News in the world of air care, by Karen Young
The global air care business (perfumed candles, fresheners, sachet and pot pouri…) is estimated at more than USD 7 billion and 72% of the...
Australian cosmetics companies target Asia
Increasing Asian demand is pushing Australian exports of beauty and natural health related products. Last year Hong Kong imports of...
South-Korean authorities want to promote parallel imports
South Korean authorities have announced their intention to implement a system of parallel imports to promote competition in the cosmetics...
Beyond Beauty Paris, « leading ‘full-service’ event in Europe»
David Bondi, president of ITEC France, the organizer of the international tradeshow Beyond Beauty Paris, which will be held on October...
CVS to test high-end concept stores
U.S. drugstore chain CVS will test a high-end beauty store concept. The company plans to open a store called Beauty 360 by the end of...
“The consumer needs clear answers”, Dieter Bakic
Well known for its creativity and its unconventional ideas, Dieter Bakic settled into the cosmetics industry the concept of deluxe...
New York, main trade hub for cosmetic products in the US
Many European suppliers have the feeling that the low level of the US currency compared to the euro is a serious impediment to...
“Globalization changed our business,” D. Ferrari, Intercos
With a turnover that reached EUR 260 million last year, 54% of which were realised in the US territory and 5% in China, the Intercos...
Brazil is a land of opportunities for the cosmetics industry
A recently released report from industry research firm RNCOS provides an in-depth analysis of the present and future prospects of the...
