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Articles in January, 2002 issue of Cosmetics International

• Beauty Systems Group is taking steps into the future. (International News).(acquires Armstrong-McCall)(Brief Article)
• Shiseido hopes to purchase its way out of its slump.(acquires Joico)(Brief Article)
• Avon. (Product News).(launches new scent, Peony Soft Musk)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
• German group's top five aim. (European News).(Marbert)(Brief Article)
• Merck KGaA and Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd of Israel. (Packaging & Technology).(distribution rights)(Brief Article)
• Planet Botanic, which launched two shops in the UK last year is now available by mail order. (Product News).(Brief Article)
• IBC supplies a breathtaking new standard for M&S. (Technology & Packaging).(International Bottle Company)(Marks & Spencer)(Brief Article)
• Diary dates.(Calendar)
• Jean Paul Gaultier Parfums has introduced two limited edition Valentine's Gifts, miniature. (Product News).(Brief Article)
• Sears, Roebuck and Co.(stock repurchase)(Brief Article)
• Greek diplomatic sources have announced that Bulgarian companies can sell goods, including cosmetics.(Brief Article)
• Institute of Packaging.(Starpack awards)(Brief Article)
• Plimsoll Publishing says almost half of the UK cosmetics industry increased debt last year.(Brief Article)
• After 14 years, L'Oreal is to close its Argentine plant in Buenos Aires, in June this year.(Brief Article)
• Givaudan.(appoints Kate Greene)(Brief Article)
• IKW expects an overall increase of 1.3% in its retail sales for the last year.(Industrieverband Koperflege und Waschmittel)(Brief Article)
• Corsican beauty inspired by herbs, oils and aromas. (Product News).(new products from La Montagne dans la Mer)(Brief Article)
• ULTRATONE introduces home face lift treatment for skin. (Product News).(Brief Article)
• Packaging with Mea-ning from Boxes Prestige. (Technology & Packaging).(Boxes Prestige to make cartons for Debenham's cosmetics line)(Brief Article)
• Bayer AG.(makes appointment)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• No guaranteed fragrance Treatts for this year. (European News).(turnover up 15% at Treatt PLC)(Brief Article)
• The NPD Beauty Trends 2001 Fragrance Track study reveals that instore testers, free gifts and other fragrance promotions are proving effective in increasing sales. (International News).(Brief Article)
• NPD Group Inc. (Personnel).(appoints Susan Pechman)(Brief Article)
• Bayer restructuring results in sale of flavours and fragrances. (European News).
• Romania's National Statistics Institute.(cosmetics and toiletries prices)(Brief Article)
• Coty UK Ltd.(Matt Roberts, personal trainer, to endorse Coty UK products)(Brief Article)
• Bronnley.(limited edition Easter soaps)(Brief Article)
• Kroger Co.(Terry L Cox retires)(Brief Article)
• Extending its coverage in France, Groupe Arnaud has joined what it calls as Europe's leading independent chemical distributor sourcing organisation, The European Chemical Distributor Alliance (ECDA).(Brief Article)
• Canadian company, Amcor Twinpak-North America Inc has announced that it plans to broaden its plastic tube making capabilities by investing $14.7mn into building a new plant somewhere in the northeastern US, reports Plastics News.(Brief Article)
• Design consulting agency Raison Pure has opened a third office.(Brief Article)
• The Lancaster Group has launched an international multimedia campaign to promote its Davidoff Cool Water Man Fragrance.(Brief Article)
• Global counterfeiters are feeling the might of UCI. (International News).(Unilever Cosmetics International)(Brief Article)
• Lakme-Lever salons may extend via franchising. (International News).(Brief Article)
• Dior's marine water strength for younger market. (Product News).(launches i Od, new skin care line)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
• Loewe and behold the future scents around the world. (European News).(international growth for Loewe)(Brief Article)
• Willet. (Packaging & Technology).(introduces 470 Continuous Ink Jet printer)(Brief Article)
• Make-up parties prove a hit for Cosmetics a la Carte. (European News).(sales growth rate expected to double)(Brief Article)
• It's no sweat for Clarins as the company takes a flight of colour. (Product News).(Brief Article)
• UK based Boxes Prestige has again been awarded for its creative packaging. (Technology & Packaging).(Brief Article)
• With Valentine's Day fast approaching, Issey Miyake has introduced a miniature range of three of its fragrances. (Product News).(Brief Article)
• Sacks Inc.(closes Urbana, Illinois Bergner location)(Brief Article)
• Pfizer.(expects sustained growth)(Brief Article)
• Lithuania has introduced a lower corporate profit tax, down from 24% to 15%, with a rate of 13% for small business.(Brief Article)
• Avon Products Inc.(William F Susetka, appointed president, Global Marketing)(Brief Article)
• Givaudan has received the ISO 14001 certification for environmental management at its Vernier HQ in Geneva, Switzerland.(Brief Article)
• The US-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has seen a record $1.25bn-plus sales.(Brief Article)
• Boots Company.(appoints Nigel Rudd)(Brief Article)
• Pechiney says that after two years of preparation it can now systematically launch and deploy its Continuous Improvement System.(Pechiney S.A.)(Brief Article)
• A make-up collection that is too hot to handle from Givenchy. (Product News).(Emoi de Soie)(Brief Article)
• There's no place like home for Lancome. (Product News).(launches new Spring color collection called Oz)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Gucci aggressively fights the economic environment as it revises its future outlook. (European News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Pinault-Printems-Redoute.(Patricia Barbizet appointment)(Brief Article)
• Spring Fair drops the Essentia angle in 2003. (European News).(Trade Promotion Services announces changes for Spring Fair Birmingham 2003)(Brief Article)
• La Prairie's aggressive plans include entering Indian market. (International News).(Brief Article)
• Nor-Reg's machine capable of packaging 2,400 sachets per minute. (Packaging & Technology).(Brief Article)
• French perfumery chain sets out for worldwide domination. (European News).
• Developed using the enzyme Subtilisin which is obtained from micro-organisms. (Product News).(Brief Article)
• Companies in Slovakia have had the rate of corporate profit tax cut from 29% to 25%.(Brief Article)
• Saks.(revamps Ashton Under Lyne salon)(Brief Article)
• Almay Kinetin Skincare.(number one anti-ageing skincare product)(Brief Article)
• BASF.(names Klaus Peter Lobbe to board of directors)(Brief Article)
• Bulgaria, for the first time, has exported organic peppermint to the European Union.(Brief Article)
• Saks Incorporated saw an overall decrease of 2.9% for the four weeks of November 2001.(Brief Article)
• In a drive to create an additional platform for Wella's global marketing and sales activities, the company is to sponsor the Panasonic Toyota Racing Formula One Team.(Brief Article)
• Origins silk refinement. (Product News).(launches Silk Screen Refining powder makeup)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
• Jarvis Porter commissioned Slazenger labels. (Technology & Packaging).(receives Carter Wallace contract)(Brief Article)
• Diary dates.
• It's a hair-raising world! The demand for up-to-the-minute hair products that can help achieve the latest look has buoyed the hairstyling aids market. Abbie Goddard reports on what's in vogue and who's got to be. (Market Trends).
  by Goddard, Abbie
• FBI called in by UCI in order to fight global counterfeiting of brands.
• Estee Lauder. (Personnel).(appoints Jim Nevins)(Brief Article)
• Woods of Windsor won't be forgotten with its rosy look. (Product News).(Brief Article)
• ITT Industries Inc.(acquires Precision Stainless)(Brief Article)
• Lancome.(introduces Renergie Intense Lift skin cream)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
• Zirh.(products debut at Reebok's spa and wellness house)(Brief Article)
• The UK department store group Selfridges has released details of the planned redevelopment of its Oxford Street, London, store.(Brief Article)
• Logtek has announced the launch of its TRACE 3, a new version of its successful computerised container tracking system.(Brief Article)
• Unilever NV has launched a Floating Rate Note of $500mn, maturing on 18 June 2003.(Brief Article)
• Bio-col, which was recently launched in the Selfridges department store in the UK, is currently in negotiations with other UK department stores to stock the line.(Brief Article)
• Yves Saint Laurent leaves behind a legacy of fashion and scents. (The Global Beauty News Bulletin).(Brief Article)

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