Clever Collaborations

Clever Collaborations


Brands are thinking creatively and reaping the rewards of some high-flying partnerships. read more →
By Jamie Matusow, Editor

Read More About Fragrance


User-friendly redesign maintains brand identity and educates consumers read more →
By Steve Katz

Read More About Bottles, Caps, Material

A multi-volume publication and a panel of leading authorities seek to define the controversial topic of beauty. read more →
By Jamie Matusow

Read More About Fragrance, Plastic

President and CEO addresses sold-out crowd at CEW event read more →
By Jamie Matusow

Read More About beauty companies


Feb 9: CEW Cocktails & Connections @ Kenneth Cole
Location: Kenneth Cole, Grand Central Terminal, 107 East 42nd Street, New York City; members only
Web: www.cew.org

Feb 9: ICMAD Speed Networking Event
Location: 5pm to 8pm at the Holiday Inn Torrance, CA. $25 per person; Members and nonmembers are welcome as well as multiple people from an organization.
Contact: 847-991-4499; www.icmad.org
Web: www.icmad.org

Feb 10: CIBS Luncheon
Location: Cosmetic Industry Buyers and Suppliers (CIBS) luncheon, 12 noon, The Manhattan Club, 800 7th Avenue at 52nd St. (between 7th and Broadway), New York, NY.
Web: www.cibsonline.com

Feb 18: CIBS Innovation Committee Networking Event
Location: La Pomme, 37 West 26th Street, NY, NY
Contact: innovations@cibsonline.com
Web: www.cibsonline.com

Breaking News


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Beauty Products That Made a Difference in 2009In light of difficult economic times, products must appeal to their core shoppers and have a major point of difference.
Sustainable CreativityDesigners that work with packaging professionals are a key part of solving sustainability issues.
Conservative Packaging Colors Shine in 2010After many years of following color trends for personal care packaging, this year’s colors stand out as distinctly somber.
Industry Challenged by Fragrance Apathy The economic downturn and weak consumer conditions have reduced demand for fragrances with 2008 retail sales declining by 5% to reach $5.6 billion according to Euromonitor International.
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