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Increased prices offset commodity costs for Unilever |
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Pricing increases introduced by Anglo-Dutch consumer goods group Unilever helped offset the effects of rising commodity costs in the first quarter 2008, the company said yesterday. Sales at current exchange rates remained stable 
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Foreign markets lift Douglas Perfumeries in H1 |
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German retailer Douglas Holding registered sales gains of 9% for its Douglas perfumery chain in the first half ended March 31, with division sales climbing to €1.01bn. Turnover from sales at the chain accounted for roughly
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Archambault named head of Lancôme for Europe |
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French beauty giant L’Oréal has named Philippe Archambault general manager of the Lancôme brand in Europe. He replaces Xavier Vey in this role. Archambault previously held the same role in Asia, overseeing the brand’s business
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Cartier reveals Roadster |
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French luxury jeweler Cartier has hit the road for its latest fragrance. Named after its watch line Roadster, the company hopes its new fragrance for men differs from the current market offer in more ways than one. “We like to be
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Henkel Q1 hit by exchange, raw materials costs |
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German consumer-goods group Henkel said unfavorable foreign exchange rates were responsible for a 2.3% drop in reported sales in its first quarter. Total sales for the group were down from €3.23bn in 2007 to €3.16bn in
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Dr Bronner’s attacks organic competitors for “false” labeling |
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Skincare brand Stella McCartney CARE (YSL Beauté) has rejected allegations by US personal-care brand Dr Bronner’s Magic Soaps that it is misleading consumers in labeling its products organic. Dr Bronner’s launched legal action in
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ELC profits dip 4% in Q3 |
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US beauty company The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) said a softening US retail environment was responsible for a 4% drop in its quarterly net profits. Releasing results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, ELC said
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Parlux gets Natori license |
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US fragrance manufacturer and distributor Parlux Fragrances announced yesterday the signing of a global licensing agreement with lingerie firm The Natori Company to launch a new fragrance. “The Natori brand’s versatility and
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Former Goutal exec joins La Colline |
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Swiss skincare brand La Colline has nominated Frédérique Picard Giannesini general manager, effective at the beginning of April. Giannesini, who left her position as general manager at French luxury fragrance brand Annick Goutal
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Nivea boosts Beiersdorf in Q1 |
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Strong first-quarter sales of Nivea products helped propel first-quarter net profit to €144m at German consumer-goods manufacturer Beiersdorf, reflecting on-year growth of 9.4%. Interim results released by Beiersdorf
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Joël Palix,
Thierry Mugler Parfums/Clarins Group |
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JL Morison |
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French fragrance and beauty brand Thierry Mugler Parfums (Clarins Group) is building its global luxury fragrance presence. Late last month, it announced the
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After two decades as the licensee for BDF-owned Nivea in India, manufacturing and distribution company JL Morison (JLM) is going its own way. Following the
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