Innovation Insight: Clarins Sun Care Radiant Oil Spray
This week Gama casts its eye over the latest display of multifunctionality in the health and beauty industry – Clarins Sun Care Radiant Oil Spray. Combining the benefits of a body oil, a hair oil and sunscreen in one, Clarins Sun Care Radiant Oil Spray is the latest addition to the Clarins line up of […]
UK: Walgreens aims to complete purchase of Alliance Boots
US pharmacy giant Walgreens is said to be buying the remaining 55% of UK high street pharmacy Alliance Boots. According to the BBC, the Walgreens board is now seeking approval from shareholders for the £9 billion ($15 billion) deal after previously buying a 45% stake in the company in 2013. Walgreens said the company would […]
USA: Avon reports Q2 sales slump
Avon has reported total revenue of $2.2.bilion for the second quarter of 2014, 13% lower than the same period of 2013. According to Cosmetics Business, net income based on continuing operations was $20 million compared with $85 million in the same period of the previous year, while the company’s net debt stood at $1.9 billion […]
UK: Marc Jacobs Fragrances to open “Tweet” shop
The UK’s very first money-free Twitter store is set to be opened in Covent Garden, London between 15th and 17th August by Marc Jacobs Fragrances. No money will needed at the pop-up store as all transactions will be made purely by social media with customers using the hashtag #MJDaisyChain. According to the Independent, customers will […]
Spain: La Botica de los Perfumes sets sights on Portuguese market
Having established a presence in its domestic market through a chain of 118 stores, Spanish perfumery chain La Botica de los Perfumes is now looking to the Portuguese market to expand its business, Distribucion Actualidad reports. The perfume franchise was founded in 2011 since when it has seen significant growth to reach a turnover of […]
USA: P&G to slim down brand portfolio
American-based multinational P&G is planning to reduce its portfolio, shedding up to 100 brands, Fortune reports. Speaking to industry analysts, P&G Chief Executive Alan Lafley said the company planned to focus on the 70 to 80 brands which account for around 90% of its sales and 95% of its profits. Mr Lafley, who rejoined the […]
USA: Christian Louboutin enters beauty market
Christian Louboutin, the famous Parisian shoe designer, has recently revealed a new nail polish which is said to be the designer’s first product within the beauty industry. According to Premium Beauty News, the nail polish, which is in the brand’s “signature” colour of red, is named Rouge Louboutin and is described as a “timeless, vibrant […]
Innovation Insight: Boscia Tsubaki Oil-Infused Exfoliating Powder
This week Gama takes a look at an in-vogue category in the health and beauty industry – exfoliant powders – with the debut of Boscia Tsubaki Oil-Infused Exfoliating Powder. Boscia Exfoliating Powder, a new launch available in markets including the USA, Canada and Malaysia, is an illustration of the growing interest in powder exfoliants as […]
UK: Unilever H1 sales hampered by slowdown in food and emerging markets
Unilever has unveiled its H1 financial results, revealing that its overall sales have been impacted by slow growth in its food businesses and in emerging economies, as well as declining prices in developed economies. The multinational posted total sales for the first half of 2014 of €24.1bn ($32.5bn), with underlying sales growth beneath analyst estimates […]
France: Old Spice brand set for debut
P&G is planning to debut its Old Spice brand in France, Cosmetics Design Europe and Cosmetics Business report. Focusing primarily on deodorants, the company is intending to retain the tongue-in-cheek marketing for which the Old Spice brand is renowned in the USA. Marketing will feature the “Smell like a man, man” slogan and POS materials […]