Unilever Reports Profit Gains Despite Revenue Decline In 1H Of 2016 July 21, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Unilever PLC said profit increased 2 percent to €2.51 billion, or $2.77 billion, in the first half of 2016, although revenue declined 2.6 percent to €26.3 billion due to currency volatility. Underlying sales grew 4.7 percent, with volume rising 2.2 percent. At constant exchange rates, sales increased 5.4 percent and 2.6 percent at current exchange rates. According to the company, emerging markets sales grew 8.0 percent, with volume rising 2.9 percent. Core operating margin was at 15 percent, pushed by an increase of 80bps in gross margin. "Unilever Reports Second quarter and half-year 2016 results", Unilever, July 21, 2016, © Unilever

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Sales Up At Unilever During First Six Months Of 2016 July 21, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Unilever posted first half sales growth of 4.7 percent with sales volume up 2.2 percent. Sales were up 5.4 percent at constant exchange rates, but down 2.6 percent at current exchange rates. Sales grew eight percent in emerging markets, while sales volume up 2.9 percent. CEO Paul Polman said the sales figures reflected ”consistent, competitive, profitable and responsible growth” in a tough global environment. The company said consumer demand is still weak, sales volumes continue to lag, and market volume growth is negative in Europe and in North America. Growth in personal care and foods improved growth and maintained ”strong profitability.” Profit margins in home care and refreshment improved. "Consistent, competitive and profitable growth in challenging markets", Earnings release, Unilever, July 21, 2016, © Unilever

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L'Oreal Opens Research & Innovation Center In South Africa July 21, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L'Oreal opened its Research & Innovation Center in South Africa. Built to study African hair and skin, as well as the beauty-related habits and expectations of consumers in the sub-Saharan region, the facility will focus on product development and evaluation. It will employ advanced research teams made up of scientists with expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering, physiology, cosmetology, and biochemistry, the company said. L'Oreal first began research activities in South Africa in 2003 with its Evaluation Center aimed at consumer knowledge and product evaluation. "L’Oréal accelerates product development for sub-Saharan Africa thanks to new Research & Innovation Center", L’Oréal, July 21, 2016, © L’Oréal

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Procter & Gamble's Signal Digital Marketing Event Lures Top Marketers And Social Media Movers July 20, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Procter & Gamble Co. will hold the 2016 Signal digital-marketing conference at its headquarters in Cincinnati, with top executives from social media and e-commerce companies, such as Facebook, Google, and Alibaba, and senior marketing executives from Under Armour, Lego, and Verizon in attendance. Signal, which marks its fifth edition this year, has grown from a one-day conference for P&G marketing executives into a multiday event for all staff interested in attending the event. Featured speakers during the event include Alibaba Group director and CEO Daniel Zhang, Facebook vice president of global marketing solutions Carolyn Everson, and Pandora founder and CEO Tim Westergren. Jack Neff, "Digerati Converge on Cincinnati for Private P&G Conference", Advertising Age, July 20, 2016, © Crain Communications

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Procter & Gamble Says To Fight Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Filed Against Katy Perry's CoverGirl Line July 20, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Procter & Gamble Co. said it intends to contest a lawsuit filed by rival cosmetics firm Hard Candy LLC alleging singer Katy Perry's line of CoverGirl makeup infringes on its trademark. Hard Candy's lawsuit claims the heart icon used on packaging for the singer's cosmetics line looks like the image used by the Florida company since 1995 when it was founded. Hard Candy is demanding all profits from sales of the Katy Perry line, and damages to be determined during trial, as well as lawyer fees. Barrett J. Brunsman, "P&G faces court battle over Katy Perry makeup line", bizjournals.com, July 20, 2016, © American City Business Journals

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L'Oreal Works With Albea To Develop Tube Packs For Hair Color Product July 20, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L'Oreal partnered with Albea to create a tube packaging for the L'Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss hair color product. According to L'Oreal, the product's formulation tends to react to oxygen, with only aluminum tubes previously capable of containing it. Albea's O2 Wall Tube technology provides the product with integral bulk protection throughout the laminate tube, the company said. Waqas Qureshi, "Albéa and L’Oréal launch hair colour tube packs", Packaging News, July 20, 2016, © Packaging News

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Fine Lines Top Beauty Concern For Young Mothers In China, Kantar Worldpanel Says July 20, 2016: 12:00 AM EST In China, 47.4 percent of young mothers between the ages 26 and 36 said “fine lines” was their top beauty-related concern, according to Kantar Worldpanel China. Data from the market research firm revealed only 28.5 percent of married women in the same age group but without children made the same choice. Concerning “wrinkles,” 31.4 percent of young mothers said this was a concern, while only 8.8 of their childless counterparts said so. Also, 15.5 percent of young mothers said they were worried about “chapped or cracked lips,” compared with only 10.8 percent of the non-mothers. “Dark circle under the eyes” and “puffy eyes” were also bigger concerns for young mothers than for those without children. Elaine Liu , "Young Chinese mums rely on big brand", Kantar Worldpanel China, July 20, 2016, © Kantar Worldpanel China

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Johnson & Johnson Reports Strong Sales Gains In 2Q 2016 July 19, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Johnson & Johnson said sales grew 3.9 percent to $18.5 billion in the second quarter of 2016, compared with the same quarter in 2015. Operational sales results increased 5.3 percent, with the negative impact of currency at 1.4 percent. Sales in the US jumped 7.4 percent, while international sales rose slightly at 0.4 percent, with operational growth of 3.1 percent and a negative currency impact of 2.7 percent. Net earnings for the quarter reached $4.0 billion, with diluted earnings per share at $1.43. "Johnson & Johnson Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results", Johnson & Johnson, July 19, 2016, © Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.

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Unilever Nigeria Posts Strong Sales Gains In First Half Of 2016 July 18, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Unilever Nigeria PLC reported sales grew 12 percent to N32.28 billion in the first half of 2016, compared with N28.72 billion in the first half of the previous year. According to the company, after-tax profit reached N1.094 billion, while cost of sales increased 16 percent to N22 billion during the same period. Also, net finance costs was reduced by 54 percent to N0.67 billion during the period. "Unilever posts impressive first half year result", The Nation, July 18, 2016, © The Nation

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Revlon Posts Slightly Higher Net Sales In 2Q 2016 July 18, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Revlon, Inc., said net sales grew 1.3 percent to about $489 million in the second quarter of 2016, compared with $482 million in the same quarter of 2015. Without the impact of foreign currency, net sales growth would be 3.5 percent, the company said. Adjusted EBITDA declined 1.1 percent to approximately $89 million, compared with $90 billion in the previous year. Reported operating income was about $52 million, compared with $61 million in the second quarter of the previous year. "Revlon Reports Preliminary Second Quarter 2016 Results", Revlon, July 18, 2016, © Revlon Consumer Products Corporation

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SK-II Launches R.N.A Power Eye Cream In Singapore July 15, 2016: 12:00 AM EST SK-II partnered with The Shilla Duty Free to launch its R.N.A Power Eye Cream skincare product at Singapore's Changi Airport. Celebrity make-up artist Wu Miao and SK-II brand ambassador and actress Rebecca Lim attended the product launch on July 15, 2016. Wu Miao offered tips on how to use the R.N.A Power Eye Cream in addition to his SK-II skincare regimen. Helen Pawson, "SK-II R.N.A Power Eye Cream makes global debut with Shilla Duty Free", The Moodie Davitt Report , July 15, 2016, © The Moodie Davitt Report

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Beauty Brands Offer More Products For Women Of Color, As Consumers Demand More July 15, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Beauty brands in the US and UK are expanding their lines of products aimed at women of color. Casting aside their decades-long focus on serving fair-skinned women, mainstream brands, such as Neutrogena, Covergirl, and L'Oreal, are launching products designed to meet the beauty and personal care needs of women of color. For decades, independent brands, like Iman cosmetics and Black Opal, saw their products placed in ethnic sections and sold at higher prices. These changes in the market are driven by brands' discovery of the purchasing power of the African-American consumer, as well as by consumer demand for product diversity. Mary Cass, "Shades of beauty", The J. Walter Thompson , July 15, 2016, © The J. Walter Thompson Group

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Sephora Brings Interactive Beauty Exhibit To NYC's Panorama Music Festival July 15, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Sephora is bringing its Sephora Collection beauty exhibit to the 2016 Panorama music festival in New York City's Randall's Island Park. As the event's official beauty sponsor, the company will offer an interactive display of technology and products. During the three-day event, consumers can experience beauty as imagined by the Sephora Collection's team of artists. Also, the display will provide free WiFi access to allow guests to interact with the latest technology from the company's Innovation Lab. "SEPHORA COLLECTION Joins Panorama As Official Beauty Sponsor For 2016", PR Newswire, July 15, 2016, © PR Newswire Association LLC

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U.S. Beauty Market Expected To Reach $90 Billion In 2020, Euromonitor Says July 15, 2016: 12:00 AM EST From today's $80 billion, the U.S. beauty market is forecast to grow to $90 billion in 2020, according to Euromonitor International. According to the market research firm, if its forecast turns out correct, this means the market will have grown 45 percent in 10 years. Data revealed market growth has been driven by the luxury and makeup segments, with sales provided by BB and CC creams, lipsticks, high-end skincare products, and mascara. For example, sales of high-end beauty products jumped 7 percent in 2015, compared with the previous year. In the US, sales of color cosmetics reached about $14 billion, accounting for 25 percent of global sales. Allison Collins , "U.S. Beauty Market Is Poised to Expand to $90 Billion in 2020", Women's Wear Daily, July 15, 2016, © Fairchild Fashion Media

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Sephora Opens 4 New Stores In Middle East July 13, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Beauty retailer Sephora opened four new store locations in the Middle East, raising to 56 its total store count in the region. Claiming its business in the region has grown significantly, the company opened stores at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, Gulf Mall in Qatar, and Jouri Mall and Mall of Dhahran in Saudi Arabia. Despite the latest additions, the company’s store count for the region remains only half of former Sephora CEO Jacques 100-store target in theregion for 2010. Eleanor Dickinson, "Sephora expands in Middle East with new stores across GCC", Gulf Business, July 13, 2016, © Motivate Publishing

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Shiseido Americas Acquires Gurwitch Products From Alticor July 12, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Shiseido Americas Corporation said it has completed its acquisition of Gurwitch Products, LLC, a marketer of global cosmetics and skincare brands, from Alticor Inc. Under the terms of the purchase deal, Shiseido Americas gains ownership of Gurwitch’s lineup of prestige beauty brands: Laura Mercier color cosmetics and skincare products and ReVive luxury skincare products. "Shiseido Americas Completes Acquisition of Gurwitch Products", Shiseido, July 12, 2016, © Shiseido Company, Limited

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Naterra Opens South Korea Flagship Store July 11, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Naterra International marked the soft opening of its Naterra Korea store in South Korea’s Cheongdam high-end retail district. Serving as the company’s Korean flagship store, the location will house the company’s TIGI brand of professional cosmetics and haircare products. Featuring displays of products from TIGI’s Bedhead and S Factor lines of haircare products and TIGI Cosmetics, the store will also carry Naterra’s in-house personal care brands, such as Wildflowers and Tree Hut skincare products, and Baby Magic baby care products. According to the company, the store will have its grand opening on August 30, 2016. "U.S. Beauty & Personal Care Company Announces Opening of Naterra Korea Store", PRNewswire, July 11, 2016, © PR Newswire Association LLC.

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LVMH Invests $50 Million In South Korean Cosmetics Firm CLIO July 11, 2016: 12:00 AM EST LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, through its affiliated investment company L Capital, agreed to invest $50 million in South Korea-based cosmetics company CLIO Co. Marking the first time for LVMH to invest in a Korean cosmetics company, the investment will be in redeemable convertible preference shares issued by CLIO. When converted into common stock, the planned investment is estimated to be around 10 percent of the company’s total shares. Kang Doo-soon, Kim Hyo-hye and Park Eun-jin, "LVMH to pledge investment in Korean cosmetics CLIO", Pulse by Maell Business News Korea, July 11, 2016, © Pulse by Maeil Business News Korea

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Lush To Move European Production Out Of UK Following Brexit Vote, Company Co-Founder Says July 8, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Beauty brand Lush co-founder Mark Constantine said his company would manufacture in Europe products that it sells to European markets outside of the UK. Constantine said the UK’s vote to depart the European Union means Poole, where the company’s main factories are located, and the country do not want and do not welcome non-UK employees currently working there. About a third of Lush’s 1,400 employees in Poole are not UK citizens, but they spend around £4.6 million on food, leisure, and housing, and contribute approximately £700,000 in council tax. "Lush founder: Voters said they don't want our EU staff - we'll grow our business in Germany instead", Bourne Mouth Echo, July 08, 2016, © Gannett Company

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Helen Of Troy Says Net Sales Grew Slightly In 1Q Of FY 2017 July 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Helen of Troy Limited said net sales grew 0.8 percent, including a 1.1 percent decline from Venezuela and 0.5 percent decline from foreign currency, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, compared with the same quarter in the previous year. Hydro Flask net sales reached $14.4 million, beating expectations, while gross profit margin rose by 2.3 percentage points. According to the company, operating income reached $22.9 million, compared with $26.5 million in the previous year. Cash flow from operations rose to $41.7 million from the previous year's $37.8 million. "Helen of Troy Limited Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Results", Helen of Troy, July 07, 2016, © Helen of Troy

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Revlon Names Pamela Gill Alabaster Head Of Global Communications And CSR July 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Revlon, Inc. said it has appointed Pamela Gill Alabaster to manage the company’s Global Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility department. Alabaster’s responsibilities will include managing the beauty brand’s global internal and external communications, public affairs, and CSR programs and initiatives. She will report to Revlon president and CEO Fabian Garcia. "Revlon, Inc. Appoints Pamela Gill Alabaster to Lead Global Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility", Revlon, July 07, 2016, © Revlon Consumer Products Corporation

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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Wins Nielsen's Innovation Awards July 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Coty's Sally Hansen Miracle Gel has made it to the winners' list of the 2016 Breakthrough Innovation Awards. Published by Nielsen, the awards recognize products launched in 2014 and have recorded sales of more than $50 million in their first year, growing more than 90 percent in the next year. After Coty acquired Sally Hansen in 2008, the company started developing the Miracle Gel, a two-step at-home gel nail coloring product that does not need UV light to cure. "Sally Hansen Wins Nielsen's Breakthrough Innovation Awards", Beauty Packaging, July 07, 2016, © Rodman Media

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L'Oreal USA Launches Emoji Keyboard App For Android And IOS Mobile Devices July 7, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal USA launched the Beaumoji keyboard app for mobile devices running the Android and iOS operating systems. Available for download, the virtual keyboard includes 130 beauty-focused emojis that consumers can use to add flair to their mobile messages. Emojis are grouped under several categories, including “It Girl” and “Pampered Life.” "L'Oréal USA Launches Beaumoji, the Ultimate Emoji Keyboard for Beauty Lovers", L'Oréal, July 07, 2016, © L'Oréal

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Revlon's Purchase Of Elizabeth Arden Likely To Raise Company's Debt Level And Hurt Rating, Analysts Say July 6, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Revlon's $419-million acquisition of beauty company Elizabeth Arden Inc. would take as many as five years before generating enough cost savings to keep the company's debt levels low enough to avoid a junk rating, according to analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence and Gimme Credit. Also, credit investors funding the purchase deal are likely to demand higher returns for their exposure to compensate for the risk that proposed cost-cutting moves will not run smoothly. Revlon said its business plan for the acquisition will cut debt on its balance sheet, and that it aims to ensure a seamless integration of the two companies and “full realization” of the projected savings from such a combination. Emma Orr, "Revlon’s Arden Deal Seen Boosting Debt Now, Cutting Costs Later", Bloomberg , July 06, 2016, © Bloomberg L.P.

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Ulta Beauty Attracts Consumers Who Prefer To Buy From Brick-And-Mortar Stores July 6, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty is growing its business by focusing on consumers who prefer to shop in-store instead of buying online. What makes the company different from other retailers in the beauty segment is its focus on offering a wide collection of mass brands and prestige brands. Also, the retailer has convinced prestige beauty brands to sell their products in Ulta stores by showing them the concept of “mass migration.” With the beauty segment not affected by issues hampering the apparel market, such as sizes, weather, and price sensitivity, the market is expected to keep growing. Adriene Hill, "How Ulta Beauty keeps people shopping at its brick and mortar stores", Marketplace, July 06, 2016, © Minnesota Public Radio

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L'Oreal Australia Partners With TerraCycle To Launch Recycling Program For Used Personal Care And Beauty Packaging July 6, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L'Oreal Australia said it has partnered with TerraCycle to recycle used personal care and beauty packaging through the FREE Beauty Products Recycling Program. Involving the company's Garnier, L'Oreal Paris, and Maybelline brands, the program will allow Australian consumers to recycle their personal care and beauty packaging by signing up for free. L'Oreal said the program is part of its Sharing Beauty with All sustainability initiative. "TerraCycle Partnership", L’Oréal, July 06, 2016, © L’Oréal

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Sephora Updates Mobile App With Virtual Lash Try-On Feature And Augmented Reality Tutorials July 6, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Beauty retailer Sephora said it has added new features to its Sephora Virtual Artist application. Available for download on the Sephora App, the features are a new false lash virtual try on, which is added to the lip function, and step-by-step cosmetics tutorials using augmented reality technology. According to the company, Sephora Virtual Artist uses a smartphone's camera to map the location and shape of a user's facial features. Sephora's partner, ModiFace, developed the facial visualization and skin analysis technology. "Sephora Virtual Artist Expands With New Features For Virtual Lash Try On And Live Tutorials", MultiVu, July 06, 2016, © MultiVu

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Purchase Data Help CPG Marketers Find Their Quarry July 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST An increasing number of consumer packaged goods (CPG) marketers are relying on purchase-based advertising, as well as location tracking and other technologies, to more sharply target potential buyers. Purchase-based advertising is based on data derived from retail websites as well as from retail stores. As evidence of the pervasiveness of the technology, mobile ad firm 4Info reports that 99 percent of the campaigns it has managed for CPG clients use purchase information. 4Info gets the data – stripped of identifiable personal information – from Nielsen Catalina Solutions, which collects UPC-level information streams directly from participating grocery and drug stores every day. The data reflect purchase information from 90 million households. The information is sophisticated enough to allow advertisers to hone their message as well. Kate Kaye, "Grocery Brands Flock to Ads Informed by Your Real-World Shopping", Advertising Age, July 05, 2016, © Crain Communications

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Clinique Launches Global Social Media Campaign Featuring Six Women Who Make A Difference July 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Beauty brand Clinique launched The Difference Makers, a global social media campaign aimed at highlighting women who make a difference while promoting brand values. Also, the campaign seeks to promote the brand's 3-Step system of cleanser, exfoliator, and Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. According to the company, the Difference Maker campaign is based on the brand's principle that a “twice-a-day 3-Step routine” is easy to perform yet “gives remarkable results.” To highlight the campaign's socioeconomic elements, Clinique enlisted six influential women from around the world, including actresses and activists, who have broken through barriers and are now working to improve conditions in their respective communities. Pete Born , "Clinique Aims to Make a Difference With 3-Step on Social Media", Women's Wear Daily, July 05, 2016, © Fairchild Fashion Media

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L'Oreal Opens Upgraded Manufacturing Plant With Sustainable Features In Italy July 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L'Oreal Italy introduced its renovated manufacturing plant outside the city of Turin. Featuring a fully robotized production process, the factory is carbon neutral. According to the company, the renovation enabled the factory to eliminate 9,000 tons of potential carbon emission per year. By combining different renewable sources, including 14,000 solar panels and the use of biogas for the production process, the company has greatly improved the factory's sustainability features. Sandra Salibian , "L’Oréal Italy Unveils Renovated, Sustainable Plant", Women's Wear Daily, July 05, 2016, © Fairchild Fashion Media

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L'Oreal's Skincare Revenue Expected To Grow 49 Percent In Next Five Years, Analysts Say July 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal’s revenue from its skincare business, which accounts for about 28 percent of its total earnings, is forecast to rise by approximately 49 percent over the next five years. At present, L’Oreal controls around 12 percent of the world’s skincare market, making it the leader in the segment. Factors that are expected to drive growth in the company’s skincare business include a leading market share compared with other brands; its presence across large distribution channels; and the growth forecast for the anti-aging market. "How Is L’Oreal’s Skincare Business Expected To Trend?", Trefis, July 05, 2016, © Insight Guru Inc.

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Brexit Likely To Have Significant Impact On Beauty Market, Euromonitor Says July 5, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Sales of beauty products during the period 2015‒2020 are forecast to be $205 million lower due to the UK's departure from the European Union, according to Euromonitor International. High-end fragrances saw market growth in 2010‒2015; however, this growth could be negated if consumers cut back on premium spending. Brexit's impact on price-inelastic consumers is likely to be absorbed, sparing niche and luxury segments from a slowdown. Business operations of leading beauty brands with global operations, such as Coty and Estee Lauder, are not likely to be adversely affected by Brexit. Nicholas Micallef, "How Will Brexit Impact the Beauty Industry?", Euromonitor International, July 05, 2016, © Euromonitor

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L’Oréal Acquires Fast-Growing Fragrance Firm Atelier Cologne July 4, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oréal Group’s Luxury Division has acquired the seven-year-old fragrance company Atelier Cologne. Founders Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel will remain to manage brand development and marketing. The strategy focuses on wholly-owned stores, shop-in-shops, Sephora, and e-commerce. The company has locations in 40 countries, and expects to open more stores in large cities, including in Brazil by the end of the year. According to the founders, the company’s sales have doubled each year since it was founded. Kristel Milet, "“L’Oréal knows how to welcome a brand with a strong DNA”, Christophe Cervasel, Atelier Cologne", Premium Beauty News, July 04, 2016, © Premium Beauty News

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L'Oreal Launches Ultra Doux Shampoo Brand In China July 4, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L'Oreal launched the Ultra Doux shampoo brand in China. Aimed at the Chinese consumer, the Ultra Doux brand consists of 43 products within five series. L'Oreal has positioned the brand for the medium-end market and priced the products from CNY20 to CNY80. Ultra Doux products are sold in markets, including France, UK, and Russia, and is owned by Garnier, which was acquired by L'Oreal in 1985. "L'Oreal Launches New Shampoo Brand In China", ChinaRetailNews.com, July 04, 2016, © ChinaRetailNews.com

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Estee Lauder Launches Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules July 4, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Estee Lauder launched the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules skincare product. Part of the company's Night Repair range, the comes with the dual-action ChronoluxAl Technology that helps the recovery of irritated skin, as well as enable the skin's nighttime renewal process. According to Estee Lauder, the ampoules contain the recovery concentrate with 100-percent active formula at precise dosage. Clare Austin, "Estée Lauder adds Intensive Recovery to Advanced Night Repair range", The Moodie Davitt Report , July 04, 2016, © The Moodie Davitt Report

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Julep Adopts Omnichannel Marketing; Partners With Ulta Beauty To Sell Products July 2, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Seattle-based online cosmetics company Julep said it will start selling its bestselling products at 250 stores of beauty retailer Ulta Beauty in August 2016. By the end of the year, the number of stores will rise to 300 of the retailer’s 886 stores, with more stores to be added in 2017. Although some of its products have also been sold at Nordstrom, Sephora, and Beauty Brands, and TV shopping network QVC, the Ulta Beauty deal means a significantly expanded channel for the brand. Julep has been using social media and other digital platforms to solicit customer feedback, which the company applies to product development. Janet I. Tu, "Online cosmetics company Julep puts on fresh brick-and-mortar face", The Seattle, July 02, 2016, © The Seattle Times Company

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Amway Is 6th-Largest Household And Personal Products Company, Happi Says July 1, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Amway is ranked number 6 in the 2016 edition of Happi magazine's list of The Top 50 Household and Personal Products Companies. In 2015, the company reported sales dropped 12 percent to $9.5 billion, the second straight year of falling revenues. Beauty products accounted for 25 percent, or $4.5 billion, of total sales, while home care contributed another 23 percent. Factors that hurt the company's revenue performance included soft sales in China and negative effects of currency exchange rates. "Amway ranked 6th at The Top 50 Household and Personal Products Companies List", Happi, July 01, 2016, © Rodman Media

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L Brands Is Ranked 8th By Happi Magazine's List Of Top 50 Household And Personal Products Companies July 1, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L Brands grabbed the 8th spot on Happi magazine's 2016 list The Top 50 Household and Personal Products Companies. With sales of $4.4 billion from its personal care and cosmetics business, as well as $12.1 billion in corporate sales for the year ending January 30, 2016, the company plans to expand its Victoria's Secret Beauty business. In 2015, the company reported corporate sales grew 6 percent, while sales at its Bath & Body Works unit jumped 7 percent, with comparable store sales rising 5 percent. "L Brands ranked 8th at The Top 50 Household and Personal Products Companies List", Happi, July 01, 2016, © Rodman Media

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Mary Kay Grabs 11th Spot On Happy Magazine's Top 50 Household And Personal Products Companies List July 1, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Beauty brand Mary Kay was ranked number 11 in the 2016 edition of “Happi” magazine's The Top 50 Household and Personal Products Companies list. Although the company reported flat sales in 2015, the company received more than 130 patents. This enabled the company to reach more than 1,200 patents for products, technologies, and packaging designs. Among the more significant patents the company received during the year were those for Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Lifting Serum, Mary Kay TimeWise Body Targeted-Action Toning Lotion, and Repair Volu-Firm Eye Renewal Cream. "Mary Kay ranked 11th at The Top 50 Household and Personal Products Companies List", Happi, July 01, 2016, © Rodman Media

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Dolce&Gabbana And Shiseido Sign Exclusive Global Licensing Agreement July 1, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Dolce&Gabbana and Shiseido Group signed an exclusive worldwide licensing deal. Supporting Shiseido Group's strategic vision for 2020, the agreement covers product development, manufacturing, and distribution of Dolce&Gabban's fragrance, makeup, and skincare product lines. Subject to approval by antitrust authorities, the licensing agreement becomes effective on October 1, 2016. "Dolce＆Gabbana and Shiseido Group Sign a New License Agreement", Shiseido, July 01, 2016, © Shiseido Company, Limited

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Procter & Gamble Changes Bonus System For Managers June 30, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Procter & Gamble Co. is changing its incentive system for managers, as part of CEO David Taylor's efforts to overhaul the company's bureaucratic culture and boost sales growth. According to the company, annual bonuses for its senior managers will be determined in greater part by the performance of each executive's particular business unit instead of being tied to the company's regional operations. Procter & Gamble's old bonus system rewarded managers annual bonuses depending on the company's overall performance in their region. Sharon Terlep, "P&G Overhauls Bonus System for Managers", Wall Street Journal, June 30, 2016, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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L'Oreal Agrees To Buy Atelier Cologne June 30, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L'Oreal said it has agreed to acquire Atelier Cologne. Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel launched Atelier Cologne in 2009 and now will see their company join L'Oreal's lineup of brands. Available in more than 800 retail locations, including the most prestigious stores and perfumeries in 40 countries, and online, the brand has six stand-alone stores, with three in France, two in the US, and one in Hong Kong. Atelier Cologne develops and manufactures Colognes Absolues, which are genuine pure perfumes blending citrus notes with the finest natural raw materials, the company said. "L'Oréal signs an agreement to acquire Atelier Cologne", L'Oréal, June 30, 2016, © L'Oréal

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L'Oreal Paris Launches New Skincare Product Lines Under Skin Expert Banner June 29, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal Paris is expanding its Skin Expert platform of skincare products by launching the Revitalift Bright Reveal and Pure Clay product ranges. According to the company, L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Bright Reveal includes four dermatology-inspired SKUs containing glycolic acid, retinol, and vitamic C. It features a day and night moisturizer, an exfoliating cleanser, and a package of 30 glycolic peel pads. Pure Play includes three clay-based masks the company claims can detoxify and remove skin impurities. Ellen Thomas , "L’Oréal Paris Introduces New Skin Expert Platform", Women’s Wear Daily, June 29, 2016, © Fairchild Fashion Media

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Common Chemical Found In Cosmetics May Inhibit The Will To Exercise June 29, 2016: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study in mice suggests the possibility that exposure to a common chemical family used to make cosmetics and personal care products significantly reduces the urge to exercise. The findings may help to explain why people who know they should be physically active nevertheless avoid exercising. The researchers looked at the impact of a class of chemicals called phthalates that are found in many everyday products, including food containers, shampoos and perfumes. For the study, some mice fetuses were exposed to benzyl butyl phthalate (BPP) and monitored as pups and beyond. By young adulthood, the exposed animals were not moving much. In fact, the male mice that had been exposed to BPP in utero ran about 20 percent less during adulthood. Gretchen Reynolds, "Could Environmental Chemicals Shape Our Exercise Habits?", The New York Times, June 29, 2016, © The New York Times Company

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Glow Recipe Sells Korean Beauty Products Online; Aims To Educate American Consumers About Them June 29, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Glow Recipe seeks to provide consumers in the US with Korean beauty products and accurate information about them. According to Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, co-founders of the online retail platform, see their company as curators of K-beauty products rather than a mere retailer. Also, the company employs a diverse panel of evaluators to ensure the suitability of Korean products they sell with the array of skin types in the American market. For example, the Splash Mask by Korean brand Blithe is one of the most popular products on the online store. Lee and Chang had to convince the manufacturer to change the product's name from Patting Water Pack to Splash Mask for American consumers. Yim Seung-Hye, "Glow Recipe aims to educate U.S. in K-beauty", Korea JoongAng Daily, June 29, 2016, © JoongAng Ilbo

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Walmart Promises That All Suppliers Of U.S.-Made Goods Will Get A Shot On Its Website June 28, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Walmart execs recently met with 800 suppliers to hear pitches on potential Walmart.com products that are made exclusively in the U.S. The company said a third of the companies at the U.S. Manufacturing Summit were minority- or women-owned. A Walmart merchandising executive promised that all of the products – except those that can’t be shipped because they contain hazardous materials – would be automatically approved for sale on Walmart.com. The Summit is part of the company’s initiative, launched in 2013, to spend $250 billion on American-made goods for its stores, Sam’s Club, and website. Marty Cook, "At Latest Summit, Walmart Seeks More American-Made Goods", Arkansas Business, June 28, 2016, © Arkansas Business Limited Partnership

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YSL Beauty Launches Campaign To Promote Mon Paris Women's Scent June 28, 2016: 12:00 AM EST YSL Beauty launched a marketing campaign to promote its new Mon Paris women’s scent. Highlighting the French capital as a city for lovers, the campaign invites consumers to fall in love. As part of the campaign, the company created a 360-degree video highlighting a race through the city. Developed by master perfumers Olivier Cresp, Dora Baghriche, and Harry Fremont, Mon Paris is their interpretation of a traditional chypre, with the note structure turned upside down. According to the brand, the scent has a first impression of accords of bergamot, raspberry, and strawberry, with a note of pear. Photographer Billy Kidd shot pictures of the couple appearing on the advertising video for the campaign’s print edition. Sarah Jones, "YSL Beauty dares consumers to fall head over heels in love", Luxury Daily, June 28, 2016, © Napean LLC

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Shiseido Launches Digital Campaign For Rouge Rouge Lipstick Line June 28, 2016: 12:00 AM EST Shiseido launched the Rouge Rouge Kiss Me digital marketing campaign to promote its new 16-color Rouge Rouge line of lipsticks. According to Shiseido global creative director Ruba Abu-Nimah, the campaign urges two people to kiss their smartphone screens at the same time in order to create a virtual kiss. Created by Tokyo-based TeamLab, the campaign lets anybody who wants to virtually kiss someone to access the website rougerougekissme-shiseido.com and create a personalized link they can send to that person they want to kiss. There are similarities with the campaign created by Burberry Kisses and Google that also lets people send virtual kisses; however, Shiseido’s campaign takes the concept of “virtual kiss” a step further. Kiss Me goes live in Japanese, Chinese, English, and French versions. Rachel Strugatz, "Shiseido Ups Digital Game With ‘Rouge Rouge Kiss Me’", Women’s Wear Daily, June 28, 2016, © Fairchild Publishing, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC

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L'Oreal Paris Enlists 15 Bloggers For Social Media Campaign June 27, 2016: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal Paris recruited 15 bloggers and social media influencers to join its yearlong program L’Oreal League. Developed as a concept combining fashion and art blogging, the program will see bloggers creating content and promoting the brand across their social media channels. During their participation in the program, the bloggers will attend awards shows, global red-carpet events, and master classes. They will also get to preview products before their market launches. Rachel Strugatz, "L’Oréal Inks 15 Bloggers, Forms L’Oréal League", Women’s Wear Daily, June 27, 2016, © Fairchild Publishing, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC.

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TRG Duty Free Opens Estee Lauder Brand Stores At DFW International Airport June 27, 2016: 12:00 AM EST TRG Duty Free opened new Aveda, Jo Malone London, and MAC Cosmetics stores at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport's international terminal D. In 2015, DFW Airport's board of directors appointed TRG Duty Free, a joint venture between Duty Free Air Ship and Supply and Texas retailer CBI Retail Ventures, to design, build, and operate modern duty-free shops in the terminal starting in 2017. Estee Lauder Companies owns the Aveda, Jo Malone London, and MAC Cosmetics prestige beauty brands. Kapila Gohel , "TRG Duty Free and Estee Lauder open DFW boutiques", Duty Free News International, June 27, 2016, © Duty Free News International

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