News
IL Cosmetics is strengthening its investment plan
Companies & industry
About a year since the Luxembourg group, International Lacquers, changed its name to IL Cosmetics (International Lacquers, Luxcos,...
Rexam inks collaboration deal with make-up artist Max Herlant
Industry buzz
The announcement was made at the Luxe Pack trade show which was held in Monaco last week: Rexam’s Personal Care Division signed a...
Prestige makeup sales on a positive trend in the U.S.A.
Industry buzz
Sales for prestige makeup in U.S. department stores continue on a positive trend, says The NPD Group. Face and nail categories are...
Bormioli Luigi : a glass bottle with an overmoulded surlyn shell
Packaging & design
It was one the main attractions of the Luxe Pack trade show, which took place last week in Monaco. The Italian glassmaker Bormioli Luigi...
Environment: Stora Enso, wants to be at the forefront
Environment
True to the reputation of an industry that, for over fifty years, has been at the cutting edge of environmental efforts, the Stora Enso...
Market survey - Samples get the unanimous votes from consumers!
Markets & trends
Consumers love perfume and cosmetic samples! This is not really a surprise but the survey commissioned by Socoplan provides some...
LVMH takes minority stakes in Hermès
Industry buzz
LVMH, the world’s leading luxury products group, announced that it has bought a minority stake in Hermès, the family-controlled maker of...
Plasticum launches a one-piece tube with integrated closure
Innovation & new products
Plasticum is launching the Clube, a one-piece tube with integrated closure. An innovation that allows to save material and production...
François Beaugrand takes over tubes manufacturer Soupletube
Industry buzz
François Beaugrand, associated with venture capital fund TIM Mezzanine and the Paris Orléans bank, has successfully purchased Soupletube...
Nivea to expand travel retail business worldwide
Industry buzz
After a successful three-year test in the Middle East, Beiersdorf is expanding the travel retail presence of Nivea, its leading global...
