Markets & trends
Cosmoprof defends its global leadership
The 2013 edition of the Cosmoprof tradeshow recorded a new increase in visitors, said the organisers. This year’s event was marked by...
France: the new players of luxury perfumery
In a difficult economic context, characterized by a regular decline of sales in volume and, in 2012, in value, new operators are trying...
Euromonitor decodes top five beauty trends in North and South America
In a recently released free e-book, Euromonitor International identifies the top five beauty trends in 14 different countries throughout...
Marionnaud opts for nature
For its sixth private label skincare line to be launched within five years, Marionnaud opted for a range of natural products, but not for...
China, India and Russia among the top 5 largest economies in 2020
Most of the growth for the cosmetics industry in the coming years should come from emerging markets where the middle class rises in...
Nine in ten British consumers now on a budget
The downturn of the economy over the last few years has changed spending and budgeting habits in the UK. According to Mintel, from...
Organic cosmetics deadlocked?
The slowdown of natural and organic cosmetics growth rates, combined with the failure of some iconic brands, despite their support by...
US prestige beauty sales up 7% last year
According to the NPD Group sales of prestige beauty products in the U.S. rose 7% in dollar sales last year. Sales were driven by...
Global male grooming market bouncing back
Global sales of male grooming products have rebounded back to their growth path with most significant growth occurring in Asian regions,...
France: high-end beauty market declined in 2012
After a good year in 2011 (+3% in value), the French market for fragrances and cosmetics sold in the selective channel (high-end...