Sephora Introduces New Members Of The Sephora PRO Team

French cosmetics retailer Sephora introduced its new lineup of makeup artists for The Sephora PRO Team. Representing markets in North and South America, the team members are “among the industry's most knowledgeable in beauty expertise and application,” the company said. Covering a specific region each where they are expected to provide consumers with their beauty expertise and application and promote Sephora brands, the 15 market experts earned permanent spots on The Sephora PRO Team by excelling in weeks of rigorous challenges and interviews. Among these experts are Adi Lando from Toronto, Lou Swinden Payne from Ottawa, and Eliza Davila from Philadelphia.

"SEPHORA Unveils The New Sephora PRO Team", MultiVu, February 05, 2015

Kiehl's Appoints Cummins&Partners Creative And Media Agency In Australia

L'Oreal's luxury beauty brand Kiehl's awarded its creative and media account in Australia to agency Cummins&Partners. Marking the first time the brand has hired an agency in the country, Cummins&Partners' appointment came following a competitive pitch. Media agency Carat remains L'Oreal's media buying agency.

"Cummins&Partners wins creative and media for Kiehl’s", mumbrella, February 05, 2015

Hain Celestial Reports Healthy 2nd Quarter Profit

Organic and natural products company Hain Celestial Group Inc. (HAIN) posted a fiscal 2nd quarter profit of $44.6 million on revenue of $696.4 million. The company’s per share profit was 43 cents, or 54 cents when adjusted for non-recurring costs. Hain Celestial expects full-year earnings to be $1.85 to $1.89 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.65 billion to $2.68 billion. The company’s second quarter net sales of $696.4 million represented a 31 percent increase over last year, though analysts were expecting $720 million.

"Hain Celestial Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 Record Net Sales And Adjusted Earnings Per Share", News release, Hain Celestial, February 04, 2015

Church & Dwight Reports Robust EPS Growth in 2014

Church & Dwight Co., Inc., said earnings per share for the full year 2014 grew 8 percent to $3.01 per share. Organic sales increased 3.5 percent, compared with the previous year, driven by volume growth of 4.4 percent and partially affected by 0.9 percent negative effect of price and product mix. For the fourth quarter, reported earnings per share rose 20 percent to $0.78, with the results including a 1.5 percent negative impact to EPS from foreign exchange. Reported net sales for the quarter grew 5.2 percent to $865.5 million, with organic sales rising 5.2 percent.

"Church & Dwight Reports Q4 and FY Results", Church & Dwight Co., Inc., February 03, 2015

Unilever Assigns Global Search Account To Omnicom's PHD Unit

Unilever awarded its global search account to advertising agency Omnicom's PHD unit. PHD, for its part, assigned its digital marketing division Resolution Media to handle the search account. Also, Unilever began a review of its ₤3 billion global media account.

"Unilever appoints PHD to global search", Campaign Live, January 29, 2015

Makeup Drives 2014 Sales Growth In US Prestige Beauty Market

In the United States, the prestige beauty market grew 3 percent to $11.2 billion in sales in 2014, compared with the previous year, according to market research firm The NPD Group, Inc. Data presented by the company at the Hot Off the Press event in New York revealed makeup sales grew 6 percent, fragrance rose 2 percent, while skincare expanded by 1 percent. In contrast, the mass channel segment remained flat in 2014, with the skincare category providing the sole growth at 2 percent. Sales of fragrances and makeup declined 4 percent and 1 percent, respectively.

"The NPD Group Presented its 2014 Review of U.S. and Global Beauty Sales at “Hot Off The Press” Event in New York", NPD Group, February 04, 2015

The Body Shop Acquires Australia Unit From Franchisee

Beauty retailer The Body Shop said it has acquired the assets of Adidem Pty Limited, the company that has owned and operated The Body Shop Australia since 1983. Previous owner and franchisee Graeme Wise has built and expanded the retail business in Australia over the past 32 years. The deal sees the transfer of The Body Shop's fifth largest market from a franchise operation to a company-owned market.

"The Body Shop International Announces the Acquisition of its Australia Franchise Business", PR Newswire, February 03, 2015

Top Consumer Goods Brands Fight Bruising Wars With Private Labels In Europe

Major consumer goods brands are finding it hard to turn back expanding sales of supermarkets' own-label products in Europe. Advancing private labels are grabbing market share from household goods brands, such as Nestle and Unilever, as well as causing erosions in prices and margins. According to market research firm IRI, however, sales of own-label products are slowing down, as leading supermarkets cut prices on top brands as part of their efforts to battle discount retailers, such as Aldi and Lidl from Germany. In 2014, own-label products lost 0.1 percentage point of market share, a first since 2007, data from IRI showed.

"Big brands face struggle to contain own label advance in Europe", Reuters, January 26, 2015

Johnson & Johnson Launches Global Campaign For Johnson's Line Of Baby Care Products

Johnson & Johnson launched “So Much More,” a global marketing campaign for its Johnson's line of baby care products. Focused on the impact of parents' daily rituals with their newborns, especially during bath and bedtime, on the child's early development years, the campaign includes a TV commercial showing a mother gently rubbing her baby's head and feet during bath time. Integrating results of scientific research, the campaign encourages parents to use Johnson's products for multi-sensory experiences that can help a baby's development.

"J&J’s Baby Unit Launches New Campaign to Show Baths are ‘So Much More’", Wall Street Journal, February 04, 2015

The Body Shop Launches New Beauty Products In Kuwait

The Body Shop launched its New Floral Body Care Collection, a limited edition body care and fragrance product line, in Kuwait. Described by the company as having “a captivating scent, blending spices, florals, and heavy woods,” the product line includes an Eau de Toilette, as well as a shower gel that contains honey. Also, The Body Shop introduced its first Lip and Cheeks Velvet Sticks product line.

"The Body Shop launches new cosmetics range", TradeArabia , February 04, 2015

Seventh Generation Halts In-House Online Sales Operations

Seventh Generation Inc. stopped selling on its website, deciding to focus instead on supporting retailers that sell its products. Turning its ecommerce attention to selling its Bobble line of water filtration products via WaterBobble.com, the company is now redirecting customers to online and offline retailers. Seventh Generation’s director of consumer engagement, Reid Greenberg, however, did not rule out resuming online sales in the future.

"Seventh Generation scrubs online shopping off its site", Internet Retailer, February 03, 2015

Kimberly-Clark Launches Campaign For Kleenex Line Of Tissue Products

Kimberly-Clark launched the Kleenex Kiss marketing campaign for its Kleenex line of tissue paper products in the UK. Aimed at pushing category growth, the campaign will include the use of integrated communications channels, such as TV, paid social media, and YouTube. The campaign will also include films created by agency The Outfit, showing personal messages of love and care sent to loved ones.

"Kimberly-Clark launches new Kleenex campaign", Talking Retail, February 04, 2015

L'Oreal Professionnel Announces Wet Domination Line Of Hairstyling Products

L'Oreal Professionnel announced its plan to launch the Wet Domination line of hairstyling products. Part of the brand's strategic launches for 2015, the products will be available by April, the company said. Two of the products are featured on the company's website, a “lacquer shine spray” and an “elastic wet look gelée.” Actress Eva Green, brand ambassador, will be featured in related marketing events.

"L'Oreal Professionnel to launch Wet Domination styling products", Cosmetics Design, February 04, 2015

SK-II Launches New Brand Campaign Featuring Japanese Ballerina

Procter & Gamble's SK-II skincare brand launched the #ChangeDestiny marketing campaign. Created by advertising agency Leo Burnett's teams in Singapore and Tokyo, the campaign includes a film shot by Indy8 and featuring ballet dancer Misa Kuranaga. The film highlights the life and achievements of Kuranaga, Boston Ballet's first Asian principal dancer, and tells how she “defied the odds” along the way.

"P&G’s SK-II unveils a new brand philosophy", Marketing-Interactive, January 29, 2015