Global consumer health industry achieved $216.4 billion in sales during 2014
The consumer health industry grew by 5.7% last year, achieving global retail sales of US$216.4 billion, according to research by Euromonitor International. Over-the-counter remedies such as sleep aids, eye care, dermatologicals, and digestive remedies performed well...
Avon shares rise following report that company is in buyout talks
Shares in Avon have jumped as a result of a report stating that the company is negotiating a buyout with private equity firm TPG Capital. Published by Dealreporter, the report sent shares up 15 percent to US$8.66 in New York, the biggest one-day increase since...
P&G shuffles management in bid to strengthen beauty business
Proctor & Gamble has reorganised key members of its managerial team in an effort to strengthen its beauty business. David Taylor, Group President of Global Health and Grooming, will now also oversee beauty. The promotion puts him in charge of two of the...
Products due to launch at Packaging Innovations revealed
Organisers of UK trade show Packaging Innovations have announced details of new products to be launched at next month's event. The two-day show, which takes place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on 25 and 26 February, will showcase the latest trends...
Report by TechNavio predicts growth for global halal cosmetics market
A new report from UK-based market research firm TechNavio has predicted huge growth for the global halal cosmetics market. Halal cosmetics have become increasingly popular with consumers over the last five years, and TechNavio predicts that the market will continue to...
Vetroplas launches in-mould labelling technology for tubes into the UK
Vetroplas, a packaging supplier for the cosmetics and personal care industry across the UK and Ireland, is launching a range of tubes using new in-mould labelling technology. Vetroplas claims to be the first UK-based company to offer the technology, developed by...
Estée Lauder completes acquisition of GLAMGLOW
Estée Lauder today announced that it has completed its acquisition of facemask brand, GLAMGLOW. The brand was founded in 2010 by Hollywood-based couple Glenn and Shannon Dellimore, who sought to produce a facemask that would give their actor friends glowing,...
P&G Files lawsuit against former Gillette employees for stealing trade secrets
Procter & Gamble filed a lawsuit today against four former Gillette employees who are now working for ShaveLogic, a Dallas-based company in the wet shaving field. The lawsuit alleged the defendants - Craig Provost, John Griffin, William Tucker and Douglas Kohring...
Syneron Wins Award From NewBeauty Magazine
A fat-reduction treatment produced by Israel-based medical device company has been awarded ‘Best Body Countouring Treatment’ by US magazine, New Beauty. The UltraShape ultrasound-based treatment aims to painlessly break down fat tissue in the abdominal area where fat...
Top five health trends of 2015 as predicted by the Canadian Health Food Association
The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) today announced the top five trends that consumers should be aware of when shopping in their local health food store during 2015. As Canada’s largest trade association for natural health and organic products, the CHFA is a...
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