China's Fosun International Buys Stake In Israel-Based Ahava Dead Sea Laboratories April 10, 2016: 12:00 AM EST China’s Fosun International agreed to acquire 16 percent of Israel’s Ahava Dead Sea Laboratories from owner Gaon Holdings. Following the announcement by Israel and China of opening free-trade talks in March 2016, the purchase deal comes after Fosun’s acquisition of Israeli medical-device company Alma Lasers for $240 million in 2013. Niv Elis, "Chinese conglomerate acquires Ahava skincare for NIS 290 million", The Jerusalem Post, April 10, 2016, © Jpost Inc.

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Black Becomes Favorite Packaging Color For Some Skincare Brands April 9, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Some skincare brands have launched products that come in black packaging. Among these brands are Revision Skincare, which makes the Vitamin C Lotion 30% and Retinol Complete products; Retrouve, which sells products that come in frosted glass bottles with black labels; and Laxmi, which uses black as its signature color for its products. Other brands use black to highlight a specific ingredient in a product’s formulation. For example, Boscia has the Luminizing Black Mask clay mask and Pore Purifying Black Strips, which contain charcoal. Marie Redding, "Black Is a Design Trend for Skin Care", Beauty Packaging, April 09, 2016, © Rodman Media

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CoverGirl Launches First Beauty App April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Procter & Gamble’s beauty brand CoverGirl launched its BeautyU mobile app. In addition to its augmented reality features, the app comes with a face scan designed to help identify users’ individual facial features. Also, it includes a diagnostic tool, which helps create a customized look or product list for a particular user. BeautyU also offers a range of options on the user’s features and profile. Faye Brookman , "Cover Girl Unveils Beauty App", Women’s Wear Daily, April 08, 2016, © Fairchild Publishing, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC

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Symrise Launches New Campaign Highlighting Company Heritage And Innovation April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Symrise Fragrances launched a new branding campaign, with the tagline “We exist to deliver better living through scent.” As part of the campaign, the company highlights its rich legacy in the perfume business and focuses on the cross-disciplinary collaboration that helps the company innovate and develop new scents. Symrise has put in place a permanent collaboration and mentorship program, under which the company’s most experienced and successful master perfumers train the younger perfumers. "Storyline Launch: Better Living through Scent Symrise Fragrance Division Shapes New Era in Fragrances", Symrise, April 08, 2016, © Symrise

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Henkel Sees Decreasing Probability Of Reaching 2016 Revenue Goal April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Henkel’s 2016 revenue target seems unreachable, due to weak growth in emerging markets, such as China, Brazil, and Russia. Set by outgoing chief executive officer Kasper Rorsted in 2012, Henkel’s 20 – 10 – 10 revenue goal means the company will earn €20 billion in sales, with €10 billion coming from emerging market, creating 10 percent increase in average annual earnings per share. Rorsted, who announced in January 2016 his departure from Henkel by end of April and his move to sports gear company Adidas in August 2016, has been credited with improving the company’s profitability since his appointment as CEO in 2008. Christoph Kapalschinski, "Henkel's Target in Doubt", Handelsblatt, April 08, 2016, © Handelsblatt GmbH

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Beauty Market Grows Faster In Asia And UAE Than Rest Of World Market April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST In Asia and the United Arab Emirates, the beauty market is booming, growing faster than the rest of the world market. In the UAE, top beauty influencers are emerging, and with young and affluent consumers are driving trends and sales in the beauty and cosmetics industry. Although market growth declined slightly to 8 percent in 2015, compared with 9 percent in the previous year, the market is expected to continue growing. Meanwhile, in Asia, the beauty market is growing, driven by a rise in disposable incomes and continuing urbanization of Southeast Asia. Celebrity endorsements also help drive growth, which in turn has encouraged brands to develop and launch new products. Milly Stilinovic, "What's Driving The Beauty Boom In Asia And The UAE?", Forbes.com, April 08, 2016, © Forbes.com LLC

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Skincential Sciences Receives Funding From CIA's Venture Capital Unit April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Cosmetics and skincare company Skincential Sciences has attracted interest and funding from In-Q-Tel, the venture capital unit of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, according to documents obtained by The Intercept. CIA’s interest in the company might have been triggered by Skincential Sciences, owner of the Clearista line of skincare products, through its patented technology that removes a thin outer layer of the skin. According to the company, the technology can reveal unique biomarkers that can be used for various diagnostic tests, including DNA collection. Founded by then-CIA director George Tenet in 1999, In-Q-Tel identifies innovative technology that can be used to support the mission of the CIA and other intelligence agencies. Lee Fang, "Beauty Secrets of the Spies: CIA’s Venture Capital Arm Is Funding Skin Care Products That Collect DNA", The Intercept, April 08, 2016, © First Look Media

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L'Oreal Launches Campaign For Maybelline Brand In Malaysia April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal Malaysia launched the “Make It Happen” campaign for its Maybelline brand in the country. According to the company’s consumer product division senior public relations manager, Connie Ng, the new tagline focuses on “inspiring women to define their beauty, live their life, and make it happen.” Ng also said, the brand’s previous tagline implied women were defined by the look she was born with. Ruby Lim, "Making it happen with make-up", The Star (Malaysia), April 08, 2016, © Star Media Group Berhad (ROC 10894D)

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L'Oreal Paris Finds Success With WeChat's Marketing Program; Offers Lessons For Other Beauty Brands April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal Paris’ success with WeChat’s advertising program shows how other beauty brands can use the social media platform to expand their reach and improve engagement with consumers. According to L2’s Insight Report: WeChat, the brand doubled its WeChat fan base and engagement in just 15 days. L’Oreal Paris recruited actress Fan Bingbing to invite users to follow the brand’s WeChat account using a personal voice message. Elisabeth Rosen, "WeChat Advertising Lessons from L’Oréal Paris", L2 Daily, April 08, 2016, © L2 Inc

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Unilever UK Launches Impulse Why Not? Body Spray For Women April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Unilever UK’s Impulse brand of female body sprays launched a new variant, the Impulse Why Not? According to the company, the new limited edition spray comes with a “truly tropical” scent and includes zesty citrus notes of bergamot, frozen lemon and bitter orange. It also features an infusion of Earl Grey Tea and natural spices, such as nutmeg and cardamom, the company said. "Why Not? New limited edition Impulse spray", TalkingRetail, April 08, 2016, © TalkingRetail.com

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Natura Cosmetics And Symrise Receive UEBT Certification For 40 Ingredients From Amazon April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Natura Cosmetics and Symrise Amazon said the Union for Ethical BioTrade has certified a total of 40 natural ingredients from the Amazon as ethically sourced from 14 supplier communities in the Brazilian Amazon. With the certification, which follows the UEBT’s announcement of its internationally recognized standard, Amazon-sourced ingredients, such as andiroba and maracuja oil, cupuacu butter, and acai pulp, can be used in national and international markets. Natura Cosmetics has always promoted and associated itself with Brazilian biodiversity; for example, its Ekos product line is based on Amazon ingredients sourced responsibly from local communities. Andrew McDougall, "Natura and Symrise obtain UEBT certification for 40 Amazon ingredients", Cosmetics Design , April 08, 2016, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Kimberly-Clark Executive Discusses Company's Approach To Integrated Marketing April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Brands must keep in mind that integrated marketing is different from digital marketing, according to Rahul Asthana, Kimberly-Clark Asia-Pacific’s regional marketing director for Baby & Child Care, Digital & e-Commerce. Speaking at the Digital Marketing World Forum 2016 in Singapore, Asthana said integrated marketing, which includes digital and traditional touchpoints, is critical for maintaining consistent branding in Asia. Marketers in the region should also learn from their own buying experiences in order to understand integrated marketing strategies, he said. "Kimberly-Clark taps integrated marketing", Warc, April 08, 2016, © Warc

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SK-II Launches Advertorial Video Focusing On Single Women In China April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Procter & Gamble’s beauty brand SK-II launched “Marriage Market Takeover,” a video advertisement highlighting the social conditions of single women who are older than 27 years in China. Called “sheng nu” or “leftover women,” single women who are 28 years and older face heavy pressures from society, including their family, in China. According to SK-II president Markus Strobel, the campaign is part of the brand’s efforts to inspire and empower women to determine their destiny. Heather Chen , "Emotional advert about China's 'leftover women' goes viral", BBC , April 08, 2016, © BBC

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Landing International Launches B2B Online Marketplace For Hard-To-Find Beauty Brands April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Los Angeles-based Landing International launched Marketplace, a business-to-business online platform for the beauty care industry. Designed to enable buyers to identify and connect with brands from anywhere in the world, Marketplace will focus on hard-to-source beauty products. Company founder and CEO Sarah Chung said the platform will focus on South Korean products at the start. By providing a brand a profile with products, marketing materials, sales channels, and other related information, the platform will make it easier for buyers to find alternative and niche brands. Simon Pitman, "New B2B US digital platform debuts with Korean and Asian products", CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com, April 08, 2016, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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South Korea's Major Beauty Brands Not In Hurry To Gain Halal Certification, Market Observers Say April 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST South Korea’s leading beauty brands are reluctant to work for halal certification of their products due to enormous costs of changing their manufacturing and marketing process. According to the Korea Muslim Federation, only one cosmetics product, a facial sheet mask made by Dr. Maris, has received halal certification from the local certifying body. Data from the report, “The State of the Global Islamic Economy 2015,” by Thomson Reuters, revealed Muslim spending on cosmetics worldwide is forecast to grow from $46 billion in 2013 to $73 billion by 2019, accounting for 8.2 percent of global purchases. Of this market, halal cosmetics accounted for $23.4 billion in 2015, and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14.5 percent to reach $45 billion by 2020. Sohn Ji-young, "Is K-beauty ready for global halal market?", The Korea Herald, April 08, 2016, © Herald Corporation

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Avalon Organics Brand Reveals New Packaging And Logo April 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Hain Celestial’s Avalon Organics brand revealed new packaging design and brand logo for its line of certified organic personal care products. Integrating elements of a modern approach to beauty, the packaging also strengthens the brand’s history in the natural personal care segment. According to the company, its revamped product line is designed to improve its ability to inform consumers about its benefits and enhance important formulas. "The Avalon Organics® Brand Debuts New Look and Enhanced Formulas", PR Newswire, April 07, 2016, © PR Newswire Association LLC

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Hindustan Unilever Faces Rising Competition From Local Rivals; Likely To See Revenue Take A Hit April 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Hindustan Unilever Ltd.’s margins could be hurt by growing competition from local companies, such as Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., as well as by rising prices of raw materials, according to market analysts. Almost 45 percent of HUL’s brand portfolio is being threatened by rival products from Patanjali, according to analysts from ICICI Securities Ltd. This prompted the brokerage firm to lower its earnings forecast for HUL by 3 percent for financial year 2016–2017 and by 7 percent for 2017–20018. In 2014–2015, HUL reported a net profit of Rs. 4,315 crore, with total revenue of Rs. 30,170 crore. Sapna Agarwal, "HUL’s margins seen coming under pressure", Livemint, April 07, 2016, © HT Media Ltd

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Coty Names Burberry's Chief Of Beauty Business As Top Marketer For Luxury Division April 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Coty Inc. appointed Simona Cattaneo, Burberry’s head of beauty, as chief marketing officer of Coty Luxury. Cattaneo will be based in the company’s Paris office and will report to Edgar Huber, president of Coty’s luxury division. Before coming to Burberry, Cattaneo worked at Dior for more than seven years. She joins Coty as the beauty company gets ready to integrate the beauty brands it has acquired from Procter & Gamble. Allison Collins , "Coty Hires Burberry’s Simona Cattaneo as CMO for Luxury Unit", Women’s Wear Daily, April 07, 2016, © Fairchild Fashion Media

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The Body Shop Renews Efforts To Boost Sales; Shifts Focus To Skincare Market April 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal’s retail brand The Body shop, led by its chief executive Jeremy Schwartz, is expanding efforts to expand sales growth. Established by founder Anita Roddick in 1976 as a maker and seller of natural and ethically sourced beauty and personal care products, The Body Shop was acquired by L’Oreal in 2006 for £652 million, or $932 million. As part of Schwartz’s efforts to boost sales, the company has shifted its focus on skincare, launching products, such as Drops of Youth creams and lotions. Although The Body Shop grew from 2,657 stores in 2011 to around 3,300 in 65 countries in 2015, it is finding harder to stand out in the market, with rivals, such as Lush, The Body Deli, and Skin & Tonic, making similar claims with their sustainable and natural products. Andrew Roberts, "Body Shop Heads Back to the Body Shop to Repair Battered Margins", Bloomberg , April 07, 2016, © Bloomberg L.P.

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Tom's Of Maine Joins Hand With Recycling Firm TerraCycle To Reduce Landfill Waste April 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Tom’s of Maine partnered with recycling company TerraCycle to launch the #LessWasteChallenge campaign aimed at reducing the amount of trash sent to landfills. Consumers can help support the campaign by visiting the company’s website and committing to reduce their family’s household waste by one pound per week. Tom’s of Maine has been developing natural and sustainably produced personal care products for the past 45 years, the company said. Also, it aims to achieve zero waste to landfills by 2020 at its manufacturing facility in Maine. "Tom’s of Maine Celebrates Earth Month with the #LessWasteChallenge Pledge to Inspire Less Waste Going to Landfills", MultiVu/PR Newswire, April 07, 2016, © MultiVu

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Hindustan Unilever Acquires Indulekha Brand From Mosons Group April 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Hindustan Unilever Ltd. said it has completed its acquisition of Mosons Group’s most important brand Indulekha for Rs 330 crore. Under the terms of the purchase deal, Mosons Group will continue manufacturing Indulekha products for one year in Talassery. According to HUL, the acquisition covers brand, intellectual property, and technical knowhow. "Hindustan Unilever completes acquistion of Indulekha brand for Rs 330 crore", Business Standard, April 07, 2016, © Business Standard Private Ltd.

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Shiseido Works With ModiFace To Create Virtual Reality Mobile App For IPSA Brand April 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Shiseido partnered with virtual reality makeover technology provider ModiFace to create a mobile app for its IPSA brand. Designed to let users see the brand’s products and combination looks virtually applied to their photographs, the IPSA Makeup Simulator also provides users a list of products they tried and then share results on social media platforms. Shiseido joins a long list of Asian beauty brands, including AmorePacific, Allergan China, and Loft, which have collaborated with ModiFace to develop mobile apps for their product lines. Faye Brookman , "ModiFace Creates App for IPSA", Women’s Wear Daily, April 07, 2016, © Fairchild Fashion Media

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Honest Co. Looks At Becoming A Takeover Target April 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Personal care and household care company The Honest Co. is reportedly looking for a potential buyer. Although the company has hired Morgan Stanley and Goldman, Sachs & Co. to look at the feasibility of an initial public offering, The Honest Co. is now also considering a merger and acquisition deal. According to industry observers, an M&A deal is more likely to happen than an IPO for the company. Allison Collins , "Jessica Alba’s Honest Co. Said Considering Sale", Women’s Wear Daily, April 07, 2016, © Fairchild Publishing, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC

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Lancome Partners With Edgecase To Upgrade Online Store April 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal’s beauty brand Lancome updated its online store. According to the brand, its new website will better reflect consumers’ online shopping experience. By using the Edgecase Product Intelligence Platform, the company hopes to ensure that the website’s descriptions are in tune with the consumers’ language. Edgecase’s technology helped the brand focus on products’ key attributes, highlighting factors that differentiate them from rival brands and products, Lancome said. "Lancome makes Web site update based on consumer insights", Mobile Marketer, April 07, 2016, © Napean LLC.

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Likely Global Ban On Plastic Microbeads Presents Business Opportunities For Makers Of Alternative Ingredients April 6, 2016: 12:00 AM EST As governments worldwide move towards banning the use of plastic microbeads as ingredient for personal care products, business opportunities are opening up for manufacturers of alternative ingredients. North America, which according to Euromonitor International data accounts for 20 percent of global consumption of polyethylene in beauty and personal care products, introduced legislation banning microplastics from rinse-off cosmetics in 2015. Europe, which accounts for almost 50 percent of PE consumption in BPC products, has yet to introduce similar legislation. Leading BPC companies have been exploring alternative to microplastic beads and deal with environment-related issues. Maria Coronado Robles, "Potential Global Ban on Plastic Microbeads Opens Up New Opportunities", Euromonitor International, April 06, 2016, © Euromonitor

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Aldi Launches New Skincare And Beauty Products In Ireland April 6, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Discount retailer Aldi launched the Thermal line of spring face care products in Ireland. Also, the company released new cosmetics under its Lacura brand. Products released by the company for spring 2016 include the Hydro-Urea Foot Cream hydrating cream for feet, Thermal Body Care lotion and shower gel, and Thermal Spring Face/Eye Care moisturizer. Kendra Becker , "Aldi's new skincare and beauty range is unreal - and seriously cheap", Goss Ireland, April 06, 2016, © AS Goss Ireland Media Ltd

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Henkel Honors Supplier Ball Corp. For Sustainable Packaging April 6, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Henkel recognized supplier Ball Corporation and its ReAl extruded aluminum can for best-in-class sustainability performance in 2015 at the 2016 American Cleaning Institute annual meeting. Henkel’s collaboration with Ball on the relaunch of its Fa beauty brand in new sustainable packaging helped the supplier earn the award. Ball’s ReAl contoured can, which is made with 25 percent recycled aluminum, helped Henkel achieve its sustainability goal of “more with less.” "Henkel Recognizes Ball, ReAl™ Can for Sustainability", PR Newswire, April 06, 2016, © PR Newswire Association LLC.

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Sephora Stores In Middle East Start Selling Dr. Jart+ Skincare Products April 6, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Beauty retailer Sephora’s stores in five Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman, will start selling skincare products from the South Korean brand Dr. Jart+, according to Lee Jin-wook, CEO of Have&Be Inc. Launched in 2005 by Lee after three years of research and development by dermatologists, including Jung Sung-jae, the skincare products immediately became popular. Company sales jumped to 86.3 billion won, or $74.5 million, in 2015. Dr. Jart+ products are now sold in 12 overseas markets, including the United States, Hong Kong, and China. Park Eun-jin, "Dr. Jart+ skincare products to hit Sephora shops in the Middle East", Pulse, April 06, 2016, © Maeil Business News Korea

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Vaseline Plans To Launch Digital Campaign To Support Launch Of Vaseline Lip Therapy In North America April 6, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Vaseline plans to launch in North America a digital campaign for its Vaseline Lip Therapy product. Developed by The Via Agency, the campaign was previously used in the UK last winter. Featuring large clay lips, the campaign saw the involvement of Unilever R&D and legal in the creative process. Jack Neff, "See the Spot: Why Vaseline Chose Lips of Clay to Make a Point", Advertising Age, April 06, 2016, © Crain Communications

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Hindustan Unilever Is Business-School Students' Favorite Workplace, Nielsen Study Reveals April 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Hindustan Unilever Limited was recognized as the number 1 Employer of Choice, according to the most recent Campus Track Business School Survey by Nielsen. Results of the survey of 2016 graduating batch of business school students in the country revealed HUL has retained the “Dream Employer” status for the seventh year in a row. Other recognition received by HUL include number 1 ranking for marketing and number 1 FMCG in finance. Factors that helped HUL become the respondents’ favorite workplace include the company’s positioning as a “school for CEOs,” which highlights the company’s approach to developing talent and leaders in-house. "HUL is the 'No.1 Employer of Choice' in India for fifth successive year", Hindustan Unilever, April 05, 2016, © Hindustan Unilever Limited

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Whole Foods Market Launches Plant-Based Haircare Products April 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Whole Foods Market launched a line of plant-based haircare and hairstyling products. Featuring plant-active ingredients, the products are priced less than $10 each. Products in the lineup include Moisturizing Shampoo or Conditioner, Volumizing Shampoo or Conditioner, and Color Preserve Shampoo or Conditioner. "Whole Foods Market launches line of hair care products", Whole Foods Market, April 05, 2016, © Whole Foods Market

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L'Oreal Enlists Actress Molly Sims As Lifestyle Expert For Garnier SkinActive Skincare Products April 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal named actress and model Molly Sims as the Lifestyle Expert for the company’s Garnier SkinActive line of skincare products designed for the needs and demands of a busy life. Her job as brand ambassador will include appearing in a multichannel digital and public relations campaign. She said her goals will be to educate busy women on how to adopt a healthy and simple everyday oxidant-rich skincare regimen. Faye Brookman , "Molly Sims Named Garnier SkinActive Lifestyle Expert", Women's Wear Daily, April 05, 2016, © Fairchild Fashion Media

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Procter & Gamble Enlists Inmar To Process Its U.S. Coupons April 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Procter & Gamble Company outsourced coupon processing, settlement, and fraud prevention services for its U.S. operations to Inmar. As part of the deal, P&G’s in-house coupon processing team will join Inmar and relocate to the intermediary company’s Cincinnati office. Previously, P&G processed coupons for its brands, including Bounty, Charmin, Crest, and Dawn. "Procter & Gamble Transitions Paper and Digital Coupon Processing to Inmar", Marketwired , April 05, 2016, © Marketwired L.P.

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SC Johnson Is Best Place To Work In Central America And Caribbean, Great Place To Work Institute Says April 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST SC Johnson Central America was recognized as the best company to work for in Central America and the Caribbean by the Great Place to Work Institute. Marking the 9th consecutive year the company has been included in the Top 5 circle, SC Johnson came out the best in a group of 150 companies that participated in the 2016 Great Place to Work search. In 2015, the company ranked number 2 out of 88 companies in the region. "SC Johnson Central America Ranked Number One", SC Johnson, April 05, 2016, © S. C. Johnson, Inc.

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Dove Launches DermaSpa Youth Vitality Line Of Skincare Products April 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Dove released the DermaSpa Youth Vitality line of skincare products. Combining the latest advances in dermatological care with the brand’s best spa formulations, the product line makes use of patented technology produced by more than 10 years of related research and contribution of 280 scientists, the company said. Developed for facial care, Cell-Moisturisers technology is now applied to hand and body care. According to Dove, the technology has been proven to improve the condition of the skin barrier better than glycerin alone can. "Youth Vitality: the new body care range from Dove Dermaspa", Burton Mail , April 05, 2016, © Local World

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Personalization Can Help Fragrance Brands Compete In A Saturated Market, Ferragamo Parfums CEO Says April 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Fragrance personalization could be an additional way to compete in a saturated fragrance market, according to Luciano Bertinelli, CEO of Ferragamo Parfums, part of the luxury company Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. He said, however, that additional sales from personalized fragrances would not be worth the complex business model it would require. Bertinelli said the perfume industry could benefit from intellectual property protection, which is currently lacking in fragrances. He said by combining stand-alone stores with their fashion business, global brands can enhance their image and attract customers who are not only interested in fragrances. Nicholas Micallef, "Euromonitor International Interview Series: Luciano Bertinelli, CEO at Ferragamo Parfums", Euromonitor International, April 05, 2016, © Euromonitor

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Procter & Gamble Supports Government's Efforts To Promote Oral Health In Nigeria April 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health is working with Procter & Gamble to raise public awareness of the need for oral care and health in the country. Nigerian Minister of Health Isaac Adewole highlighted the need for public-private partnership to drive the country’s development. According to the government, the private sector is being encouraged to help finance efforts to promote oral health in support of the PPP campaign of the federal government. Crusoe Osagie, "Nigeria: Govt Partners P&G to Sensitise Nigerians On Oral Health Care", AllAfrica, April 05, 2016, © AllAfrica

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Avon Partners With Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada To Launch Fragrance Collection April 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Avon Products, Inc., said it has signed a global partnership deal with world famous designer Kenzo Takada to launch the Avon LIFE By Kenzo Takada line of fragrances. With a scent for men and a scent for women, the collection is built around the promise to Live Life Beautifully. In addition to the fragrance line, the partnership deal also includes collaboration on a fashion line with inspirational pieces expected to be available by fall 2016. "Avon Announces Global Fragrance Partnership with Kenzo Takada", Avon, April 05, 2016, © Avon Products, Inc.

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J&J's Listerine Brand Launches Global Marketing Campaign April 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Johnson & Johnson’s Listerine mouthwash brand launched “Bring Out the Bold,” a global marketing campaign in more than 80 countries. Starting on April 4, 2016, the campaign highlights the idea that people who use Listerine products most are more adventurous than those who do not. Developed by WPP’s J. Walter Thompson agency, the global campaign is targeted at consumers in the United States, China, Brazil, and India, and will be launched in more countries in the coming weeks. Jack Neff, "Listerine Looks to Become a Lifestyle Brand", Advertising Age, April 05, 2016, © Crain Communications

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Burberry Launches Mr. Burberry Men's Fragrance April 4, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Burberry launched the Mr. Burberry men’s fragrance, which is inspired by the brand’s heritage trench. To support the product launch, the company released a capsule collection and a grooming line it will promote on social media platform Snapchat. Described as herbal and woody, the fragrance was designed by chief creative and CEO Christopher Bailey with perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Lorelei Marfil, "Burberry Debuts Mr. Burberry Men’s Fragrance, Grooming", Women’s Wear Daily, April 04, 2016, © Fairchild Publishing, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC

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Procter & Gamble, Lidl Increased Ad Spending To Become Largest Advertisers In Respective Segments In UK April 4, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Procter & Gamble and discount retailer Lidl increased their advertising spend in 2015, compared with 2014, according to The Grocer’s Ebiquity report. Lidl raised its advertising budget 89 percent to £78.3 million, covering TV, radio, cinema, print, and outdoor advertising. Marking the third year in a row that Lidl has increased its ad spending, the strategy helped the retailer become the fastest-growing supermarket chain in the UK. Procter & Gamble increased its ad spending 14.8 percent to £127.5 million, overtaking Unilever, down 3.2 percent to £118.9 million, to become the FMCG sector’s biggest ad spender. Simon Gwynn, "Lidl and P&G ramp up adspend as big four supermarkets rein it in", Marketing Magazine, April 04, 2016, © Haymarket

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Israel's Biggest Personal Care Companies See Record Profit Growth In 2015, Government Says April 3, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Israel’s Finance Ministry said profit rates at the four biggest companies in the personal care market rose to 14 percent in 2015 from 8.5 percent two years earlier. Although the government agency did not identify the four companies, they were assumed to include Sano, Unilever Israel, and Diplomat. Together, their combined profit jumped to 295 million shekels, or $78.2 million, from 175 million shekels. Based on confidential filings to the country’s Income Tax Authority, the pre-tax profits after returning the salaries of owner-managers are considered profits by economists preparing the report. According to government data, the personal care and toiletries market is valued at 8.6 billion shekels annually, with the top 4 companies accounting for 25 percent. Ora Coren and Adi Dovrat-Meseritz , "Israel's Treasury: Profits in Personal Care Products Soar for Lack of Competition", Haaretz , April 03, 2016, © Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd.

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Hain Celestial Says Will Reformulate Some Products, Stop Claiming Products SLS-Free April 3, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Hain Celestial Group Inc. announced plans to reformulate some of its products and stop claiming that they do not contain sodium lauryl sulfate. One of the largest manufacturers of natural products for personal care, Hain Celestial has long claimed its products do not contain SLS and other harsh chemicals. Results of independent laboratory tests commissioned by The Wall Street Journal in 2015 revealed, however, that several consumer products from Hain Celestial and Honest Company Inc. contained SLS. Honest Company is disputing the results of the laboratory tests. Serena Ng, "Hain Celestial to Reformulate Some Products, Drop Claim on Chemical", Wall Street Journal, April 03, 2016, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc

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Scientists In Japan Create Complex Skin Tissue In Laboratory April 1, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Scientists from Japan’s RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology and partners from Tokyo University of Science and other Japanese institutions have succeeded in growing complex skin tissue in the laboratory. Also, they were able to implant these 3-D tissues into living mice, with the tissues properly connecting with other organ systems, including nerves and muscle fibers. According to the report published in Science Advances journal, these achievements make it possible to create skin transplants for burn and other people who need new skin. Researchers used chemicals to transform cells from mouse gums into stem-cell-like iPS cells. Riken, "Growing skin in the lab", EurekAlert!, April 01, 2016, © American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

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Ulta Beauty Plans To Open Satellite Office In Chicago April 1, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Ulta Beauty plans to open a new satellite office in Chicago’s downtown area, according to company CEO Mary Dillon and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Aimed at providing employees workplace flexibility and supporting the beauty retailer’s growth, the satellite office will have 100 work stations and give employees access to the city’s public transportation and business community. To be located at 120 South Riverside Plaza, the office will have about 23,000 square feet of floor space. "Ulta Beauty Opening Satellite Office In Chicago", Ulta Beauty , April 01, 2016, © ULTA Salon, Cosmetics &Fragrance, Inc.

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Filipino Consumers Opt For Bigger Packages Of FMCG Products April 1, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Consumers in the Philippines are buying fast-moving consumer goods in larger packs and bigger quantities, according to a study by Kantar Worldpanel. Data from the study covering the years 2014 and 2015 showed average pack sizes of FMCG products grew 8 percent in 2015 from 2014. Results of the study also revealed Filipinos are buying tubes of toothpaste instead of sachets. Manufacturers are promoting dishwashing products, lotions, and mouthwashes with bigger packages. Irma Isip, "Consumers upsize from sachets", Malaya, April 01, 2016, © Malaya Business Insight

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UCT Unilever Institute Of Strategic Marketing Collaborates With Ipsos To Study Middle Class In Sub-Saharan Africa April 1, 2016: 12:00 AM EST UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing partnered with market research firm Ipsos to conduct a multi-city study aimed at gathering information on the middle class in sub-Saharan Africa. Expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2016, the research project will include qualitative, quantitative, and ethnographic methodologies. Also, the study will use mobile qualitative solutions that would enable researchers to stay in touch with respondents as they go about their daily lives. Topics to be covered by the study include education, income, health, insurance, and entertainment. "Ipsos and UCT Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing partner to uncover the potential of the sub-Saharan Africa middle class", Bizcommunity.com, April 01, 2016, © Bizcommunity.com

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The Body Shop Grows Business Without Turning Back To Sustainability Principles April 1, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Beauty and personal care company The Body Shop, guided by the leadership of its CEO Jeremy Schwartz, continues to grow its business and revenue, while remaining true to its environment-friendly principles. Since Schwartz’s appointment in 2013, the company has reported growing sales worldwide. Schwartz revised the company’s sustainability initiative by launching the Enrich Not Exploit Commitment, which comes with 14 goals aimed at “enriching” the planet by 2020. These goals include regenerating 75 million square meters of habitat to help communities live more sustainably and powering 100 percent of its stores with environment-friendly energy. Also, The Body Shop has influenced its parent company L’Oreal to adopt more environment-friendly business practices. Lubna Hamdan, "Natural beauty: Body Shop's Jeremy Schwartz", Arabian Business, April 01, 2016, © Arabian Business Publishing Ltd.

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Unilever Reports Slower Profit And Sales Growth In Indonesia In 2015 March 31, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Unilever Indonesia reported its net profit increased 2 percent to Rp 5.85 trillion, or $428.75 million, in 2015, a growth rate significantly lower than the 7.5 percent profit gain in 2014. Net sales grew 5.7 percent to Rp 36.5 trillion, compared with around 12 percent in the previous year. Export sales dropped 8.86 percent to Rp 1.86 trillion, while domestic sales grew 6.6 percent to Rp 34.6 trillion. Farida Susanty, "Unilever sees slower growth in 2015 as economy ‘not conducive’", The Jakarta Post, March 31, 2016, © PT. Niskala Media Tenggara

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L'Oreal Launches Women Of Worth Social Media Campaign In Malaysia March 31, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal Paris launched a localized version of its Women Of Worth Campaign in Malaysia. Created in partnership with digital agency Lion & Lion, the campaign features six women whose lives and achievements can inspire and empower women in the country. Also, the campaign includes a social media contest, which allows fans to share their WOW journey on the brand’s Facebook page and their Instagram account. Rayana Pandey, "L’Oréal Paris showcases Malaysia’s women of worth", Marketing Interactive, March 31, 2016, © Marketing-Interactive.com. Lighthouse Independent Media Pte Ltd.

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