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Clarins takes majority stake in Kibio |
French beauty company Groupe Clarins has upped its stake in French organic cosmetics brand Kibio to become majority shareholder. The group, which acquired a 10% share in the brand in October 2006 for €3m, said in a
Thursday, July 2, 2009 |
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Gillette star of “The Moment” |
As part of a strategy to expand into personal care and hairstyling, men’s shaving brand Gillette (Procter & Gamble Grooming) has launched its first global branding campaign in five years. The 30-second television
Thursday, July 2, 2009 |
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PCPC rejects allegations that US sunscreens are unsafe |
US-based industry group the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has rejected claims from watchdog organization the Environmental Working Group (EWG) that three out of five sunscreens contain hazardous chemicals and do
Thursday, July 2, 2009 |
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Crabtree & Evelyn files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection |
Crabtree & Evelyn Ltd, the US affiliate of the UK-based beauty company, has announced in a statement that on July 1 it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan, New York City.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 |
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Patrick Chalhoub, Chalhoub Group |
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Roberto Martone, ITF/ICR |
Chalhoub Group, the Dubai, UAE-based distributor of luxury goods, was founded in Damascus, Syria in 1955. With a distribution portfolio of more than 200 beauty
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Two years after signing a licensing agreement with fashion brand Blumarine, Italian fragrance company ITF will launch a first scent under the deal this
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Asian beauty takes off
While many traditional Western skincare brands are losing market share in the economic downturn, cosmetics with Asian themes and  |
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Beauty goes inside-out
Energy bars claiming anti-aging benefits, drinks packed with antioxidants, and internal cleansing supplements are increasingly  |
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