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May 9, 2008 - Perfume.com Expands Internationally to Offer Sweet Smell of Savings to Shoppers Worldwide - Industry News
Perfume.com announced it has expanded delivery capabilities to enable fragrance lovers in Canada, Europe and Mexico access to shop from over 12,000 fragrance and beauty care brands at wholesale prices. Currently ranked as one of the top online retailers for US consumers, Perfume.com has enhanced its offerings and increased the number of sweet-smelling consumers who can share in the delight of purchasing popular, premium products at significantly reduced prices.
May 8, 2008 - Inter Parfums, Inc. Reports Record First Quarter Results - Industry News
Inter Parfums, Inc. reported record results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
May 7, 2008 - Parlux Fragrances, Inc. Partners With the Natori Company to Launch Luxurious New Fragrance - Product News
The Natori Company and Parlux Fragrances, Inc. announced the signing of a global licensing agreement to launch a luxurious new fragrance.
Apr 30, 2008 - Inter Parfums and Gap Inc. Sign Agreement for International Distribution of Personal Care Products - Industry News
Inter Parfums, Inc. announced that it has expanded its current relationship with Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS - News) with the signing of a four-year licensing agreement for international distribution of personal care products through Gap and Banana Republic stores as well as select specialty and department stores outside the United States, including duty-free and other travel-related retailers.
Apr 28, 2008 - Inter Parfums, Inc. Reports 45 Percent Increase in First Quarter Sales - Industry News
Inter Parfums, Inc. announced that net sales for the first quarter of 2008 were approximately $123.2 million, or 45% ahead of 2007's $85.1 million. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, net sales for the first quarter were up 35%.
Apr 25, 2008 - Revlon Signs World Renowned Makeup Artist Gucci Westman as Global Artistic Director - Industry News
Revlon, Inc. announced that it has signed world renowned makeup artist, Gucci Westman, as the Revlon brand's Global Artistic Director.
Apr 16, 2008 - Continued Double-Digit Organic Revenue Growth for LVMH in the First Quarter of 2008 - Industry News
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury group, achieved revenue of 4 billion euros in the first quarter of 2008. Organic revenue increased by 12% compared to the same period in 2007, which was also a period of strong growth. As a result of the negative impact of exchange rates, reported revenue growth is 5%.
Apr 14, 2008 - Coty Inc. Announces Distribution Agreement With Gemini Cosmetics, Inc. - Industry News
Coty Inc., a leader in global beauty and the world's largest fragrance company, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Gemini Cosmetics, Inc. under which Gemini will assume responsibility, on an exclusive basis, for the distribution of Coty Beauty's prestige brands to prestige department and specialty stores in the U.S. market.
Apr 14, 2008 - Estee Lauder Celebrates Successful Thirteen Year Partnership With Elizabeth Hurley - Industry News
The year 2008 marks the thirteenth anniversary of Elizabeth Hurley's partnership with Estee Lauder, one of the longest running cosmetics contracts to date.
Apr 7, 2008 - Kodak and Liz Claiborne Cosmetics Help Brand Owners Fight Counterfeiting at the Brand-Protection Packaging Forum - Industry News
The best defense is a strong offense when it comes to combating counterfeiters and protecting brand value. Liz Claiborne Cosmetics and Kodak are providing brand owners an inside look at how a covert technology from Kodak is helping fight counterfeiting and diversion in the cosmetics industry.
Apr 3, 2008 - Avon Announces Fragrance Partnership With Award-Winning Actor Patrick Dempsey - Industry News
Avon Products, Inc. announced it has partnered with award-winning actor Patrick Dempsey to create a signature men's fragrance set to debut in November of 2008 in the US, with a global launch following in 2009.
Apr 2, 2008 - Visant Corporation Completes Acquisition of Phoenix Color Corp. - Industry News
Visant Corporation announced that Visant's previously announced merger transaction with Phoenix Color Corp., a leading book component provider servicing primarily the trade, professional reference and educational segments, is complete. Phoenix Color will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Visant.
Mar 25, 2008 - newu Opens First Retail Outlet In Delhi - Industry News
H&B Stores Ltd announced the opening of its first beauty, health and wellness retail store in India, in the bustling Rajouri Garden, Delhi.
Mar 21, 2008 - Avon and Emanuel Ungaro Introduce Signature Fragrances - Product News
Avon Products, Inc. announced a collaboration with the world renowned fashion house Emanuel Ungaro Maison to create two signature fragrances, U by Ungaro for Her and U by Ungaro for Him.
Mar 21, 2008 - NaturalNano's Extended Release Technology Wins Funded Innovation Award - Industry News
NaturalNano, Inc., a developer of advanced nanomaterials and extended release nanotechnologies, won an award for innovation from a global Fortune 500 company for its work in extended release. The award includes funding for development involving extended release of fragrances for use in home and personal care products.
Mar 21, 2008 - The transcent sachet : a life’s little pleasure - Packaging News
Nothing is more evocative, more reassuring than a scent, a fragrance, and yet at the end we end up not smelling the perfume that we have put on. The new concept of Socoplan "transcent sachet" is there to remind it to you quietly, at any time and on any occasion.
Mar 20, 2008 - Axilone takes the bit between its teeth ! - Packaging News
Axilone, one of the main leaders in caps and closures for the perfume, cosmetics and make up industry, is the only producer of plastic and metal components based in Europe, in the USA and in China. Axilone is positioned to respond to the global needs of its customers.
Mar 20, 2008 - Ulta Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Results - Industry News
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., announced financial results for the thirteen week ("Fourth Quarter") and fifty-two week ("Fiscal Year") periods ended February 2, 2008, which compares to a fourteen-week fourth quarter and fifty-three week fiscal year ended February 3, 2007.
Mar 19, 2008 - Maison Martin Margiela and L’Oréal sign a partnership agreement - Industry News
L'Oréal's Luxury Products Division announces the signing of a partnership agreement with Maison Martin Margiela for the creation of a first line of perfumes. This agreement expresses their shared wish to combine their expertise and reflect the unconventional and innovative world of Maison Martin Margiela through a perfume.
Mar 19, 2008 - Old Spice Domino Tournament at Calle Ocho Achieves the Guinness World Record™ for "Most People Playing Dominos" - Industry News
Old Spice, the leading anti-perspirant/deodorant stick and body wash brand with guys, and its partners, the USA Domino Federation and Calle Ocho, celebrated their inception into the Guinness World Records™ for "Most People Playing Dominos" with the Old Spice Domino Tournament.
Mar 18, 2008 - Beaute Prestige International USA Announces Nicholas Munafo as President - Industry News
It is announced that effective 25 March, 2008, Nicholas MUNAFO will assume the position of President, Beaute Prestige International USA, the American division of Beaute Prestige International (BPI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shiseido Cosmetics. Mr. MUNAFO will succeed Louis DESAZARS, who left BPI USA on 15 February, 2008 to head NARS Cosmetics.
Mar 13, 2008 - Perfume Bay Evolves into Beauty Encounter - Industry News
The e-tailer known as Perfume Bay has become part of Beauty Encounter as a result of a four-year legal battle with eBay over trademark dilution and infringement.
Mar 11, 2008 - Inter Parfums, Inc. Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results - Industry News
Inter Parfums, Inc. announced record results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.
Mar 4, 2008 - Skin Friendly Releases Clinically Proven Hypoallergenic Anti-Bacterial Barrier Lotion - Product News
Running for over 15 years in the European Community, The Skin Care Company has joined forces with, US affiliate company, Skin Friendly Inc. to expand its clinically proven products to multiple US industries and households. Skin Friendly Inc. proudly shares its efforts in providing quality and advanced technology in skin protection.
Feb 25, 2008 - Justin Timberlake the New Face of Givenchy Men's Fragrance - Industry News
Parfums Givenchy is pleased to announce its collaboration with Justin Timberlake for the launch of its new men's fragrance.
Feb 15, 2008 - Forecasts to 2011 Now Available for the Fragrances Market in Austria - Industry News
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Euromonitor International's new report: Fragrances in Austria to their offering.
Feb 14, 2008 - Multi Packaging Solutions Announces Acquisition of Great Western Industries - Packaging News
Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc. ("MPS"), a specialty print and packaging company, and a portfolio company of Bear Stearns Merchant Banking ("BSMB"), announced that it has completed the acquisition of Great Western Industries ("GWI").
Feb 13, 2008 - Jill Birkett Appointed Event Director for HBA Global Expo - Industry News
Jill Birkett has been appointed to the position of Event Director, Cosmetics & Fragrances Business Division for CMPi, the producers of the HBA Global Expo events.
Feb 12, 2008 - Old Spice Gets Into the Game With New Line Cinema's 'Semi-Pro' to Launch New Pro Strength Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant - Product News
Old Spice, the leading anti-perspirant/deodorant stick and body wash brand with guys, launched a television advertising campaign starring Will Ferrell in character as "Jackie Moon" from the upcoming New Line Cinema feature film "Semi-Pro" (to be released on February 29), to introduce Old Spice Pro Strength Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant.
Feb 7, 2008 - LVMH achieves record results in 2007 - New growth objective for 2008 - Industry News
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury products group, recorded 2007 profit from recurring operations of 3 555 million Euros, an increase of 12% compared to an already strong performance in 2006. The current operating margin again improved, reaching 22% in 2007. Revenue rose to 16.5 billion Euros, reflecting organic growth of 13% to which all business groups and all regions contributed.

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