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Rimmel to Boost International Presence with More Models2008-05-12 09:27:00Coty Inc. confirms that Kate Moss is and will remain the face of Rimmel London but considering other models to work alongside the supermodel to reach new global markets in Asia, South America and the Middle East.
Stephen Mormoris, senior vice president of Coty Beauty worldwide, states, "Kate Moss is a worldwide inspiration and leader in fashion and beauty, and has been an iconic face for Rimmel London. I am thrilled we are continuing our professional partnership, and that she will be an inspiration for the Rimmel consumer as our official ambassador." Mr. Mormoris adds, "Kate Moss is thrilled to be part of the Rimmel brand with a larger scope of models who reach a broader range of ethnic groups and age groups in new markets." SoftSheen-Carson Sponsors Skating Gala2008-05-09 08:25:00SoftSheen-Carson and Figure Skating in Harlem celebrated their fourth year together for the 2008 Skating With the Stars, Under the Stars gala honoring skating legend Dorothy Hamill and raising a record amount of money for the organization. Held at Wollman Rink in New York City’s Central Park, the evening raised over $275,000 in funds for Figure Skating in Harlem’s youth development program. SoftSheen-Carson, a Guiding Star sponsor, donated $25,000 and almost $10,000 in products for the gala. The star-studded event attracted celebrities, prominent business leaders, socialites and philanthropists such as “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” stars Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann, Christopher Meloni and Dann Florek; Carson Kressley; JoJo Starbuck; Luann de Lesseps and Jill Zarin of “The Real Housewives of NYC”; Tika Sumpter of “One Life to Live” and David Basche of “Lipstick Jungle.” Even the Harlem Globetrotters were on hand for the night’s festivities. Whoopi Goldberg, Terry and Tina Lundgren and Donald and Melania Trump served as this year’s honorary chairs, and the gala co-chairs were Candace S. Matthews, Teresa Teague and Tamara Tunie. At this event, guests were offered the opportunity to skate side-by- side with Dorothy Hamill and a roster of Olympic and World Medalists including Sasha Cohen, Kimmie Meissner, Evan Lysacek, Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, Johnny Weir, Timothy Goebel and Viktor Petrenko. Record First Quarter Results at Inter Parfums, Inc.2008-05-08 09:18:00Inter Parfums, Inc. posted record results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. As compared to the first quarter last year, net sales rose 45% to $123.2 million from $85.1 million; at comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales were up 35% for the period; European-based operations achieved sales of $110.6 million, a 46% increase; sales by U.S.-based operations rose 31% to $12.6 million. Net income increased 50% to $8.7 million from $5.8 million in 2007. As previously reported, the company has expanded its current relationship with Gap Inc. to include a licensing agreement for international distribution of personal care products through Gap and Banana Republic stores as well as select specialty and department stores outside the U.S., including duty-free and other travel related retailers. Estée Lauder Sees 11% Sales Increase2008-05-06 10:21:00The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. reported $1.88 billion in net sales for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2008—an 11% increase over the $1.69 billion reported in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales rose 7%, according to the company. Net earnings for the quarter were $90.1 million—a drop compared to $93.9 million last year. CEW Selects Best Products for 20082008-05-06 09:15:00The most innovative products of the year were selected by The Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) at an awards ceremony on May 2 at a gala event at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. According to the CEW, nearly 600 products were nominated and 280 brands represented in 27 categories.
The 2008 CEW Beauty Awards winners are: BATH & BODY Body Treatment – Mass Olay Thermal Pedicure Body Treatment – Prestige Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins The Way of the Bath Matcha Tea Body Scrub Scented Bath and Body – Mass Johnsons Softoil Melt Away Stress Massaging Moisturizer Scented Bath and Body – Prestige Tom Ford Beauty Black Orchid Finishing Oil Spray FACIAL SKINCARE Acne Treatment Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Blemish Therapy Anti-Aging – Mass Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Anti-Aging – Prestige Shiseido Cosmetics (America) Ltd. Bio-Performance Intensive Skin Corrective Program Cleanser and Scrub – Mass Dove SkinVitalizer Cleanser and Scrub – Prestige Philosophy The Microdelivery Micro-massage Exfoliating Wash Eye Treatment – Mass Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod Anti-Aging Triple Response System Eye Treatment – Prestige Estée Lauder Future Perfect Anti-Wrinkle Radiance Eye Creme Moisturizer – Mass L'Oréal Paris Revitalift UV Daily Moisturizing Cream with Mexoryl SX Moisturizer – Prestige Estée Lauder Hydra Bright Skin-Tone Perfecting Moisturizer HAIR CARE & COLORING Hair Care and Coloring Product – Mass Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Hairspray Hair Care and Coloring Product – Prestige Frederic Fekkai Coiff Contrôle Ironless Straightening Balm MAKEUP Eye Product – Mass CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara Eye Product – Prestige Dior DiorShow Blackout Mascara Face Product – Mass Almay Smart Shade Blush and Bronzer Face Product – Prestige Estée Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Makeup SPF 15 Lip Product – Mass L'Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour Lip Product – Prestige YSL Beaute Lip Twins MEN’S SKINCARE Men’s Grooming Clinique Skin Supplies for Men M Cover SCENT Men’s Scent Bond No. 9 New York Andy Warhol Silver Factory Women’s Scent – Prestige Marc Jacobs Fragrances Daisy Marc Jacobs SUN Sun Product – Mass Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 70 Sun Product – Prestige Estée Lauder Multi-Protection Sun Towelettes for Body SPF 15 INDIE BEAUTY AWARD bettybeauty, inc (tie) Clark's Botanicals (tie) Bousquet-Chavanne Resigns from Estée Lauder2008-05-02 15:10:00Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne has resigned as a group president of Estée Lauder after 17 years with the company. His resignation is effective June 30. In a letter to employees, CEO William P. Lauder said Mr. Bousquet-Chavanne will pursue entrepreneurial opportunities outside the industry. Sources say he will take a post with a venture capitalist involved with the internet. During his career with Estée Lauder, Mr. Bousquet-Chavanne played a key role in the company's international expansion. This is the second group president to leave Estée Lauder in the past several months. Philip Shearer resigned on Nov. 30 to join Groupe Clarins. Minerals Strong at Bare Escentuals in 1Q Report2008-05-02 09:41:00Bare Escentuals, Inc. posted its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2008. Net sales for the first quarter were $140.4 million, an increase of approximately 21% from $115.6 million in the prior year. Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was $25.8 million, a rise of 26% compared to $20.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. “We are pleased with our strong start to 2008 which reflects a continuation of the positive brand momentum experienced in 2007,” said Leslie Blodgett, the company’s chief executive officer. “We are on track to significantly expand our points of presence domestically and internationally, including our recent launch at Selfridges in London, our first department store in the United Kingdom. At the same time, we’re excited about our new business initiatives, including the growth of our mineral skin care line, RareMinerals.” For fiscal 2008, the company continues to expect sales to grow in the range of 20% to 25% compared to fiscal year 2007. Revlon Posts First Quarter Decrease for 20082008-05-01 09:29:00Revlon, Inc. announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the 1Q, net sales decreased 2.5% to $320.4 million, compared to $328.6 million in 2007. For the second half of 2008, the company plans to introduce an extensive lineup of new Revlon and Almay color cosmetics. Elizabeth Arden Sees Third Quarter Drop2008-05-01 09:20:00Global prestige beauty products company Elizabeth Arden, Inc. posted its financial results for the third fiscal quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2008. For the third quarter, net sales decreased 4.0% to $210.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. According to the company, the net sales results reflect weakness in the consumer and retail environment in North America and in the United Kingdom. For the nine months ended March 31, 2008, net sales rose 2.3% to $904.8 million from 2007. Net income, excluding restructuring charges, was $31.9 million. P&G Reports Favorable First Quarter 20082008-04-30 09:59:00The Procter & Gamble Company posted financial results for the first quarter 2008. Net sales increased 9% to $20.5 billion. Operating profit was up 13% $4.1 billion.
Based on the company’s January-March quarter results by business segment, beauty net sales increased 9% to $4.7 billion, but net earnings in beauty were down 2% to $589 million. "This quarter is yet another demonstration of the power of P&G's product category and geographic diversification and disciplined focus on cash and cost productivity," said A.G. Lafley, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. "P&G delivered strong results in-line with long-term targets in a challenging economic and competitive environment with broad-based sales and share growth, earnings growth and overhead cost improvement." Inter Parfums Inks International Deal with Gap2008-04-30 08:56:00Inter Parfums, Inc. has expanded its current relationship with Gap Inc. with the signing of a four-year licensing agreement for international distribution of personal care products through Gap and Banana Republic stores as well as select specialty and department stores outside the United States, including duty-free and other travel-related retailers.
Commenting, Jean Madar, chairman and chief executive officer of Inter Parfums, stated, “We agree with our business partners at Gap Inc. that expanding the distribution of Gap and Banana Republic personal care products beyond North America and outside Gap and Banana Republic stores makes good business sense. We test marketed certain products at select European retailers and the results to date have been extremely encouraging. "This initiative is being undertaken to capitalize on cross-border brand awareness of Gap’s iconic American style and Banana Republic’s affordable luxury, which we have interpreted into a brand-specific assortment of fragrance, home fragrance, bath and body, and grooming products. We have long-established relationships with distributors in over one hundred countries. Our infrastructure should help enable the rollout of product to select department stores, perfumeries, travel retailers, military bases and other appropriate retail outlets around the world.” Who Will Make the FiFi Hall of Fame?2008-04-29 13:05:00The Fragrance Foundation announced the nominees for the 2008 Fragrance Hall of Fame FiFi Award. The Fragrance Hall of Fame Award recognizes a fragrance classic (men’s or women’s) which was 15 years old or more in 2007.
To be eligible to appear on the ballot, companies were required to submit materials to support the marketing strategies which helped the fragrance achieve awareness and success in 2007, including: new form of product; new packaging; new advertising (print or TV) and uniqueness of collateral support (in-store promotion, sampling, display, etc.). The nominees were announced at the FiFi Finalists Breakfast held for Fragrance Foundation members on April 25 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The nominees are: • Annick Goutal Eau d’Hadrien - Gary Farn, Ltd. • Aromatics Elixir - Clinique • Imari - Avon Products, Inc. • Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey - Beauté Prestige International • Stetson - Coty Inc. • Tova Signature - Tova Beverly Hills, QVC • Trésor - Lancôme • White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor - Elizabeth Arden, Inc. These eight nominees will appear on the second FiFi ballot and will be voted on by The Fragrance Foundation members. The winner will be announced at the 36th Annual FiFi Awards & Celebration on May 20 at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. Beauty Boosts Avon’s First Quarter2008-04-29 09:25:00Avon Products, Inc. posted its first-quarter 2008 results with a rise in total revenue 14% to $2.5 billion. Sales of beauty products jumped 17% and included increases in all categories: fragrance grew 20%, color was up 15%, personal care rose 15% and skin care increased 13%, according to the company. Net income in the first quarter 2008 was $185 million, compared with $150 million in last year’s quarter. Andrea Jung, chairman and chief executive officer, commented, "Again this quarter we produced solid results on the momentum of our turnaround plan and the strength of our well-balanced geographic portfolio. Active Representative growth accelerated to one of the highest growth levels in many years, 14%. This reflects our investments in the Representative Value Proposition (RVP), such as expanding our Sales Leadership program, increasing sales campaign frequency and improving commissions and incentives to our Representatives. Additionally, we continued to benefit from our strength in developing and emerging markets around the globe to more than offset the unfavorable impact of economic softness and service problems in North America. "With this solid start to the year, and despite the challenges in North America, we remain confident that we can deliver on our 2008 objectives to achieve a full-year operating margin that approaches 2005's level of approximately 14% and revenue growth in line with our long-term target of mid-single-digit growth," Ms. Jung concluded. Alberto-Culver Reports Strong 2Q, First Half 20082008-04-28 09:42:00Alberto-Culver Company—manufacturer and marketer of personal care products including TRESemme, Alberto VO5, Nexxus and St. Ives—posted record sales and earnings from continuing operations for its second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2008. Net sales for the first half increased 10.7% to $813.5 million from $734.5 million in the prior year. For the second quarter, net sales for the second quarter increased 7.7% to $412.8 million from the prior year quarter. The company also reported that its gross profit margin increased to 53.4% compared to 52.1% in the prior year quarter, mainly due to more effective inventory management and manufacturing efficiencies. Commenting on the second quarter, Alberto-Culver President and Chief Executive Officer V. James Marino said, "Our strong performance this quarter was due to the continued growth of TRESemme as well as growth in other beauty care brands including St Ives and multicultural brands Motions and Soft and Beautiful. We are very pleased with the profitable sales and earnings growth generated, especially when considering last year's second quarter launch of TRESemme in Mexico as well as significant pipeline shipments of Nexxus in the club channel in the prior year and the lapping of restructuring savings. “I am particularly proud that in the U.S., TRESemme and Nexxus' consumer consumption rates, a critical measure of the health of our brands, both increased at double-digit rates during the latest twelve and fifty-two week periods, far outpacing the category. In a challenging retail environment, characterized by mixed consumption trends, we were able to deliver another record quarter of sales and earnings growth for our shareholders." Here Are the FiFi Finalists2008-04-25 13:48:00At the FiFi Finalists Breakfast, The Fragrance Foundation announced the top five finalists in each of 20 award categories including the 2008 Fragrance of the Year. In addition, nominees for Fragrance Hall of Fame were revealed. The winners will be presented at the 36th Annual FiFi Awards & Celebration event on May 20 at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. Adding to the excitement of the breakfast, four FiFi Award winners were announced, including Retailer of the Year, Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage for Men’s Feature, Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage for Women’s Scent Feature and Scent Bite and Technological Breakthrough of the Year. These winners will be introduced and recognized for their achievements during the 36th Annual FiFi Awards & Celebration. The breakfast was held at the Mandarin Oriental’s Grand Ballroom at Columbus Circle, and was hosted by Lauren Glassberg, New York City’s WABC lifestyle reporter. Today’s five FiFi Award recipients were: Retailer of the Year · Bloomingdale’s Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage – Men’s Feature (a tie) · BestLife · ELLE Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage – Women’s Scent Bite · Marie Claire Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage – Women’s Scent Feature · Allure Technological Breakthrough of the Year • Certified Organic Preservation – The Estée Lauder Companies Rochelle Bloom, president of The Fragrance Foundation, noted, "Every year, the Finalists Breakfast marks a time when we recognize the nominees and their significant contributions to the industry. With a record number of members of the industry present at this year's breakfast, we can look forward to what promises to be an extraordinary FiFi Awards ceremony and celebration on May 20." The list below provides the top five finalists in all categories to be presented at this year’s FiFi Awards. Bath & Body Line of the Year • Aromatherapy Sleep Collection – Bath & Body Works • L’eau D’Issey Pour Homme – Beauté Prestige International • Mangosteen Bath Collection – Fresh • Origins Organics – Origins Natural Resources • Prada Infusion d’Iris – Puig Beauty & Fashion Group Interior Scent Collection of the Year • Gump’s San Francisco Home Collection (Majestic Range, Treasured Range & Opulent Range) – Latitudes International • India Hicks Island Living Casuarina Home Collection – Crabtree & Evelyn • Le Cherche Midi Home Collection – Le Cherche Midi • Perfect Pineapple Candles – Slatkin & Co (Bath & Body Works) • Prada Infusion d’Iris Perfumed Candle & Linen Water – Puig Beauty & Fashion Group Best Packaging – Women’s Prestige (Due to a tie, there are six finalists) • Coach – BeautyBank • Gucci by Gucci – P&G Prestige Products, Inc. • Leiber by Judith Leiber – Gary Farn Ltd. • Marc Jacobs Daisy – Coty Prestige • Prada Infusion d’Iris – Puig Beauty & Fashion Group • Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia – Estée Lauder Best Packaging – Men’s Prestige (Due to a tie, there are six finalists) • Attitudes by Giorgio Armani – Giorgio Armani Parfums • Banana Republic Cordovan – Inter Parfums USA • Courvoisier L’Edition Imperiale – Kraft International Marketing, Inc. • “For Him” Narciso Rodriguez – Beauté Prestige International • Gucci Pour Homme II – P&G Prestige Products, Inc. • Polo Explorer Ralph Lauren – Ralph Lauren Fragrances Best Packaging – Women’s Popular Appeal • Celine Dion Enchanting – Coty Beauty • Christian Lacroix Rouge – Avon Products, Inc. • Florecita-Shelbie Bruce – Revelations Perfume & Cosmetics • Intimately Beckham Women – Coty Inc. • Samba Sexy Women – The Perfumer’s Workshop Int’l Ltd. Best Packaging – Men’s Popular Appeal (There are only three finalists) • Derek Jeter Driven Black – Avon Products, Inc. • Intimately Beckham Men – Coty Inc. • Samba Sexy Man – The Perfumer’s Workshop Int’l Ltd. National Advertising Campaign – Print • Coco Mademoiselle – Chanel • Kelly Calèche – Hermès • L.a. L.A.M.B. Fragrance by Gwen Stefani – Coty Prestige • Prada Infusion d’Iris – Puig Beauty & Fashion Group • Trésor – Lancôme National Advertising Campaign – TV • Coco Mademoiselle – Chanel • Jean Paul Gaultier “LE MALE” – Beauté Prestige International • Trésor – Lancôme • Usher He – Liz Claiborne • Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels – Victoria’s Secret Beauty Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Private Label/Direct Sell • Banana Republic Cordovan – Inter Parfums USA • C.O. Bigelow Barber Cologne Elixir Blue – Bath & Body Works • Derek Jeter Driven Black – Avon Products, Inc. • G7 Gapmen Daily Grooming – Spiked – Inter Parfums USA · Gap Individuals – The Original (unisex) – Inter Parfums USA Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Private Label/Direct Sell • Banana Republic Malachite – Inter Parfums USA • Christian Lacroix Rouge – Avon Products, Inc. • Secrets d’Essence Rose Absolute – Yves Rocher • Signature Collection Velvet Tuberose EDT – Bath & Body Works • Supermodel by Victoria’s Secret – Victoria’s Secret Beauty Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Popular Appeal • Bijan Nude Men – Five Star Fragrance Company • Blue Seduction for Men by Antonio Banderas – Puig Beauty USA • Intimately Beckham Men – Coty Inc. • Mustang Cologne Spray – Aramis and Designer Fragrances • Samba Sexy Man – Perfumer’s Workshop International, Ltd. Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Popular Appeal • Bijan Nude Women – Five Star Fragrance Company • Celine Dion Enchanting – Coty Inc. • Flirtatious - BeautyBank • Intimately Beckham Women – Coty Inc. • So Luxurious by Daisy Fuentes – BeautyBank Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Nouveau Niche • Armani Privé Vetiver Babylone – Giorgio Armani Beauty • Bond No. 9 New York Andy Warhol Silver Factory (unisex) – Bond No. 9 New York • Bond No. 9 New York Saks Fifth Avenue for Him – Bond No. 9 New York • Courvoisier L’Edition Imperiale – Kraft International Marketing, Inc. • Tom Ford for Men – Tom Ford Beauty Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Nouveau Niche · Bond No. 9 New York Andy Warhol Silver Factory (unisex) – Bond No. 9 New York • Bond No. 9 New York Bryant Park – Bond No. 9 New York • Gucci by Gucci – P&G Prestige Products, Inc. • Prada Infusion d’Iris – Puig Beauty & Fashion Group • Versace – EuroItaly Fragrance of the Year – Men’s Luxe • Calvin Klein MAN – Coty Prestige • Diesel Fuel for Life Men – L’Oréal Designer Fragrances • Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme – P&G Prestige Products, Inc. • Fleur du Male Jean Paul Gaultier – Beauté Prestige International • Usher He – Liz Claiborne Cosmetics Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Luxe (Due to a tie, there are seven finalists) • Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche – Chanel • Coach – BeautyBank • Daisy Marc Jacobs – Coty Prestige • Dolce & Gabbana the one – P&G Prestige Products, Inc. • Emporio Armani Diamonds – Giorgio Armani Parfums • Kelly Calèche – Hermès • Nina by Nina Ricci – Puig Beauty & Fashion Group |