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Douglas drops 16% in net profits but insists it’s on course for the year

German cosmetics distribution group Douglas has reported a 16% fall in net profits to €73.6m for first the nine months of the fiscal year (Oct 2008 to June 2009). However,...

Spain - treading water

Few countries are totally immune to this recession and Spain is certainly suffering. The hope is that the industry can find more innovative ways of doing business to help its...

Italy - the reinvention of cosmetics

In 2008 the Italian cosmetics industry coped well with the challenges of the economic crisis. Nadia Di Martino reports on the Italian C&T market
Colour Cosmetics

She's got diamonds on the soles of her shoes...

Whether real or suggested, diamonds and other gems have benefits both real and imagined to offer cosmetic products. Barbara Brockway takes a look at what's sparkling out there

Cosmoprof 2009

Apart from the obvious worries regarding the effect of the global recession on Cosmoprof, considered to be the biggest show of its kind in Europe, there was also growing...

Beautyworld - Green is the new black

It was once again mother nature’s turn to take centre stage at Beautyworld 2009 held at Germany’s Frankfurt Messe from 31 January-2 February. Katie Rodgers was there to see...

Douglas improves C&T sales at home and abroad

Germany’s Douglas group, which includes the perfumery chain of the same name as well as the Appelrath-Cuepper fashion house, has posted a 4.6% increase in sales to €3.1bn...
Ingredients

Facing up to the economy

Germany\'s shaky economy has impacted sharply on the country\'s cosmetics and toiletries industry, with a series of disastrous losses and analysts forecasting a bleak year ahead

Ascendia files for bankruptcy protection

C&T product manufacturer Ascendia Brands Inc today announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code and that it is...
Colour Cosmetics

A taste of Spain

The Spanish cosmetics market has responded well to societal and demographic changes. Alice Corson reports on this Western Europe market which still shows strong growth potential

Male grooming with a mineral twist

New from Dead Sea Healthcare is a male grooming range that features mineral-rich resources from the Dead Sea.

Physiomins to relaunch with slimming focus

Jean-Pierre Lavigne, the new owner of Physiomins, wants to relaunch the company with its network of beauty care institutes specialising in slimming. Lavigne earlier set up the...

Surgeons warn of mail order Botox

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has cautioned the public against purchasing non-surgical treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers from the...

Cosmoprof - A second wind

Europe’s largest trade show has hit the big four-0, but it isn't showing any signs of a mid-life crisis. Instead organiser Sogecos is working hard to put a spring in the...

Beautyworld - The natural look

Mother nature played a starring role at this year’s Beautyworld in Germany, which took place from 24-28 January at the Messe Frankfurt, hoping to bring wellness to all....

A permanent fixture

Benefit cosmetics may be known for its quick-fix cosmetics, but its directors plough vast amounts of time into honing its business model. SPC talks to Ian Marshall, UK &...

Hype springs eternal

With brands promising ever greater skin care benefits from their latest launches, does the consumer really still believe in the miracle in a bottle approach to anti-ageing?

Germany - Winds of change

The German C&T sector had a much healthier year in 2005 and the market is undergoing considerable change

Polish C&T set to grow 3.5% by the end of 2006

Beautyworld - Putting on a smile

The annual Beautyworld trade show in Frankfurt, Germany, always offers an interesting view of the activities and personalities of the German cosmetics market and 2006 was no...

Spain - A passion for living

The Spanish, particularly Spanish men, are increasingly interested in spending time and money on their appearance

French companies fined

Travel retail - Flying high

Travel and glamour have long been stablemates and the travel retail industry is working hard to ensure that the channel maintains its reputation for glitz. This year’s TFWA...

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