Colgate-Palmolive acquires French skincare brand for US$1.69 billion; Global beauty drinks market to hit US$4.4 billion; Unisex launches power global fragrance market; and Indian beauty market on track to reach US$20 billion.
Coty's new turnaround plan to revive growth; Sales jump 24 per cent for The Hut Group; Estée Lauder edges out Colgate to rank second in US top 10 beauty and personal care companies; and global halal cosmetics market to reach US$52 billion.
13.4 million Australians read catalogues; online spending in New Zealand hits AUD$4.01 billion; South Korean cosmetic exports top US$6.3 billion; and anti-pollution skincare now a separate category.