Do more channels equal more consumers?
That more brands are putting more focus on emerging markets such as China, is hardly surprising. But...December 10, 2013
Shifts in retail
If there’s one market where retail shifts in beauty are palpable, it is perhaps the US. This...December 5, 2013
Caution ahead
Thank goodness for the duty-free sector, Chinese travelers and emerging markets. Company bosses continue to talk up...December 4, 2013
Retailers focus on service
There has been a string of store revamps in beauty of late, from the renovation of the...December 3, 2013
Predictions for beauty vary for 2012
There are mixed feelings about the market so far this year and how 2012 will pan out....November 22, 2013
The Pricing game
There may be worries about deflation in certain European markets, but perfumery retailers continue to complain that...November 19, 2013
Taking a local approach to Brazil
Despite the slowdown seen in Brazil this year and the high cost of doing business there, industry...November 6, 2013
The quest for emerging growth
It’s no secret that beauty companies are looking more to emerging markets for growth. But while talking...October 31, 2013
A difficult second half ahead for beauty?
Executives hoping for an uptick mid- year and going into the holiday season may be in for...October 29, 2013
Looking to the BRICs
Ongoing economic woes in regions like Europe continue to see brands turn even greater attention to BRIC...October 29, 2013
A flurry of activity on the retail front
It was anything but quiet over the summer months in the beauty business, especially where M&A is...October 18, 2013
Change abounds in the beauty market
The market may be morose in Europe, and sales slowing down in the US, but things are...October 14, 2013
On the hunt for acquisition deals
Plenty of beauty groups are looking to make acquisitions, either to add critical mass, or to gain...October 9, 2013
More retail M&A
Retail M&A continues apace. This month news hit that US-based luxury retailer Neiman Marcus would be sold...September 25, 2013
New Chinese acquisition for L’Oréal
Western groups’ interest in Chinese brands continues to grow. French group L’Oréal recently announced that it would...August 27, 2013
Looking forward in fragrance
It’s that time of year when a batch of new fragrances is presented to the press in...July 10, 2013
The web’s impact on retail
There has been much discussion about the impact of the web on brick-and-mortar stores. While some have...June 26, 2013
P&G puts new focus on growth
All eyes are on P&G in the wake of the return of AG .Lafley to the role...June 12, 2013
Buying growth
Emerging-market M&A seems to be heating up. Coty, which is looking to ramp up its emerging-market presence,...May 28, 2013
Not so booming Brazil?
Not so booming Brazil? While beauty companies now seem more confident than a year ago about growth...April 30, 2013
If you can’t beat ‘em…
Beauty companies are doing more to adapt to conditions in emerging markets. Their efforts are not just...April 17, 2013
Prestige payoff
The industry can be thankful for the luxury consumer. Figures show that the prestige segment outpaced mass...April 3, 2013
Standalone store strategies
Standalone store strategies Estée Lauder owned make-up brand MAC launched its Paris flagship store with much fanfare...March 20, 2013
L’Oréal and acquisitions
L’Oréal ceo Jean Paul Agon’s comments that the group was open to “more important acquisitions” at its...February 20, 2013
The market’s ups & downs
Despite difficult holiday sales in some major markets, especially in Europe, the cosmetics and fragrance category seems...February 6, 2013
The allure of beauty
Beauty continues to be an attractive category for investors. Hong Kong-based consumer-goods sourcing and distribution group Li...January 23, 2013
Retail and emerging markets
Overall lackluster holiday sales in places like the US have led analysts once again to wonder whether...January 9, 2013
Morosity and M&A
Despite the morose economic climate and fears that this year’s holiday sales will be worse than in...December 19, 2012
Buying into color
Although skincare may be a major focus at L’Oréal, the make-up category has not been forgotten. The...December 5, 2012
Going after Africa
Some of the big players have again begun talking up the African market’s potential over the past...November 21, 2012