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Humanizing the Online Experience

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:07:34 GMT

More online shopping means less chance for that personal interaction that beauty brands so often rely on, but it doesn't have to mean there aren't ways to still build and maintain that kind of relationship with loyal customers.

A.G. Lafley Back In as CEO at P&G

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:31:48 GMT

Lafley succeeds Bob McDonald, who is retiring from the company on June 30, 2013, after some recent bumpy results for the company.

Target Expanding Its Beauty Concierge Program to California, D.C., More

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:29:13 GMT

Target is helping its beauty-shopping customers find products that are the right fit through its Beauty Concierge service, which is expanding to stores in California, as well as in the Washington D.C. and Minneapolis areas.

Vaseline Targets Busy Moms with New Campaign

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:25:19 GMT

Aiming to attract time-crunched moms, Unilever beauty brand Vaseline has launched a new marketing campaign for its Spray & Go Moisturizer.

Sampling for Better Beauty at the 2013 Cosmoprof North America

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:56:10 GMT

The 2013 edition of Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), taking place July 14–16, 2013, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, is featuring a beauty sampling pavilion called Beautique. Located on the main show floor, the Beautique pavilion will be a one-stop beauty shop for attendees who are looking to pick up deluxe-sized samples, including cosmetic, skin care, nails, hair care and other beauty products.

L'Oréal Creates Scientific Advisory Board

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:32:33 GMT

The board's mission will be to bring unexpected ideas pertaining to L'Oréal's research fields of interest in order to prepare for the future through the exploration of emerging scientific and technological domains.

Coty Enters a Joint Venture with Brazilian Frajo International

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:12:12 GMT

The new venture will distribute and market Coty's mass/masstige beauty brands in the Brazilian retail channel.

Colorescience Names CFO

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:04:11 GMT

Steve Loomis steps into the role for the beauty brand.

Coty Acquires Beauty Distributor in Southeast Asia

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:02:09 GMT

The e acquisition of StarAsia provides Coty with an established distribution platform to sell its mass brands in key developing markets in the Southeast Asia region.

UEBT Reflects on Ethical Beauty Sourcing for International Day for Biodiversity

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:58:46 GMT

To commemorate the International Day for Biodiversity, May 22, 2013, the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) has published the report of this year’s Beauty of Sourcing with Respect Conference, which focused on how biodiversity is reshaping the beauty industry.

H2O Plus Extends Its Deal with Disney

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:56:50 GMT

Through the new deal, H2O Plus products will now also be available at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii.

CoverGirl Catches Fire with New Movie Partnership

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:54:25 GMT

The beauty brand is working on the upcoming film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, donating products and collaborating with the crew and cast.

Website Debuts New Daily Beauty Product Reviews

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:50:38 GMT

Beauty365 is a new offering from the Daily Glow website that aims to offer a new beauty product review each day of the year, joining its more than 200 current product reviews.

L'Oréal Announces Exec Changes

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:47:00 GMT

L'Oréal named six new appointments for its executive leadership, covering global markets and divisions.

Beauty at Bed, Bath & Beyond—Kline Looks at Possible Growth

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:26:41 GMT

Kline association Donna Barson writes that the home retailer is becoming more aggressive with its presence in the beauty marketplace since its acquisition of the Harmon health and beauty chain in 2002.

Alliance Boots Sees Strong Year in 2012-2013 Financial Report

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:15:44 GMT

Revenue for its health and beauty division was £865 million, up 6.8%.

BoldFace Group Announces Financial Results, Renames Kardashian Brand

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:12:04 GMT

Formerly called Khroma Beauty, the flagship beauty brand for BoldFace Group will now be known as "Kardashian Beauty." Also, the company is working on a beauty licensing partnership with Pretty Ugly, LLC.

Registration for in-cosmetics Asia 2013 Open

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:53:14 GMT

Event to be held in Bangkok October 29–31; to feature scientific advances and market insights.

Transforming Inspiration into SKUs

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:33:12 GMT

Inspiration for a product or brand is only a starting point. The hard work and heavy lifting that follows makes the difference between the good idea that tanks and the good idea that turns into a successful business.

Avon Appoints Munoz SVP and President, North America

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:31:54 GMT

Pablo Munoz to oversee turnaround of Avon's North American business.