Household & Personal Products Industry back issues from July 2001:
MORE COMPANIES GET GOBBLED UP.
Jul 01, 2001; ... THE PAC MAN like figure that graces this month's cover isn't to suggest that the U.S. household and personal products industry is all fun and games. No, when companies are acquired, budgets get slashed, plants shut down and employees are laid off. And that's not fun for anyone. ...
IS BRECK READY TO MAKE A COMEBACK IN THE U.S.?
Jul 01, 2001 ... * The Dial Corporation and The Himmel Group today announced that Himmel Hair Care Products has licensed the rights from The Dial Corporation to market hair care products under the Breck brand name in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. "Breck has powerful brand equity," said ...
Coty To Develop Fragrance For Candy Company.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Coty Inc. is entering into a license agreement with the internationally-known and celebrity-favored candy company, Chupa Chups S.A., to develop and market fragrance and cosmetics with the Chupa Chups brand. Both the product line and marketing strategy will reflect the ...
Estee Lauder To Close Shops And Take Charges.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Estee Lauder announced last month that it will close 86 in-store shops, revamp its supply chain and change how it sells its Jane cosmetics brand, resulting in fourth-quarter pretax charges of $60 million. The company said the charge, $0.16 a share after tax, will also include a ...
Gucci Group Acquires Balenciaga Luxury Brand.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Gucci Group N.V., Euronext, Amsterdam, has acquired Balenciaga S.A., owner of the Balenciaga luxury brand. Nicolas Ghesquiere will continue as creative director of Balenciaga, with broad responsibilities for all aspects of the brand's creative direction and image. Last month, Mr ....
Corrections.
Jul 01, 2001 ... There was an error in the Marketing News department in the May issue of Happi (p. 38) Products in the Almay Kinetin Skincare Series do not contain retinol. They do, however, provide healthy, anti-aging benefits comparable to the leading retinol products, without irritating ...
LUXURY SKIN CARE PURCHASES GROW 27%.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * According to The NPD Group, Port Washington, NY, sales of luxury skin care products priced above $50, particularly those with anti-aging properties, have grown 27% from 1997 to 2000. Baby boomers, who generally have a significant disposable income and are concerned with retaining their ...
FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FIFI WINNERS.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * The Fragrance Foundation honored the American and European 2001 Fragrance Stars of the Year at the 29th annual FiFi Award Ceremonies at Radio City Music Hall, New York on June 5. The FiFi winners are: U.S. Women's Fragrance Stars of the Year, Michael-Michael Kors Fragrances ...
DEMAND FOR COSMECEUTICAL CHEMICALS TO INCREASE.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Demand for cosmeceutical chemicals used in cosmetic formulations is expected to advance 9.2% a year to $1 billion in 2005. Growth will be driven by a stream of new and innovative products in response to the demands of an aging population for more effective appearance-enhancing and ...
CONSUMERS INCREASE ONLINE SPENDING FOR PACKAGED GOODS.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * According to a new study from Chicago-based Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), consumers plan to increase online consumer packaged goods (CPG) spending, but CPG e-retailers are not ready to maximize the opportunity. For the study, consumer packaged goods were defined as products in the ...
SURVEY REVEALS FACTS ABOUT WOMEN AND AGING.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * In a recent survey commissioned by Olay Total Effects, 1,225 women of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds across the U.S. ages 30 years and older were polled on their age and their feelings on aging. The survey was designed to better understand women's concepts of aging and how they ...
Fragrance Foundation Releases Trends Forecast.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * The Fragrance Foundation released its Fall/Winter 2001-2002 trends report on fragrance, lifestyles and marketing. The report identifies standout trends for fragrance use for personal, home, work and public use. The Foundation reports that fragrance use in the home has become the norm. As ...
AFTER SUN MOISTURIZING GEL FROM PRESPERSE INC.
Jul 01, 2001 ... Here are product formulas supplied by producers of raw materials. * Included in some instances are sources of supply for the raw materials and instructions for preparation and use of the finished product. No guarantee of performance or safety is implied by Happi. ...
SHISEIDO TO EXPAND ASIA-PACIFIC OPERATIONS.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * ASIA: Shiseido Co. announced plans to expand its spa and resort operations in the Asia-Pacific region outside Japan. The company will open a beauty and massage treatment resort, the Kirana Spa, on the Indonesian island of Bali in ...
Scott Paper Researchers Investigate Hygiene Habits.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * CANADA: More than 95% of individuals stated that they always wash their hands after using a public restroom, but only 67% were observed actually doing so, according to a report by Scott Paper Ltd. The report, which included a survey, focused on handwashing as a precursor to ...
IAL Consultants Publish Essential Oils Report.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * UNITED KINGDOM: IAL Consultants has published the first edition of its report outlining the West European market for essential oils. The publication gives an overview of the trends and legislative factors that have an impact on this increasingly important sector, company executives ...
Shiseido Research Team Identifies Hair-Loss Protein.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * JAPAN: A joint research team at Shiseido Co. has identified a protein that contributes to the triggering of hair loss. The protein, which has been named transforming growth factor beta-2 protein, plays a critical role in the destruction of hair-generating cells ...
In-Cosmetics Attracts More Than 2,900 Visitors.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * GERMANY: The 2001 edition of In-Cosmetics, held in April in Duesseldorf, attracted 2930 visitors and an additional 1947 re-visits. The total represented a 1% increase over the last In-Cosmetics held in Germany in 1997. The audience included visitors from 76 countries. The majority of the ...
CCL and PPC America Form Joint Venture.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * CANADA: Toronto-based CCL Industries, Inc., which develops manufacturing, packaging and labeling solutions for the consumer products industry, has formed a joint venture with PPC America, Libertyville, IL. The agreement will allow for the design, manufacture and distribution of Press Top ...
SCC MIDWEST CHAPTER HOLDS DINNER/DANCE CRUISE.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * The midwest chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists held a dinner/dance cruise aboard the Spirit of Chicago on June 1 to celebrate its Spring Social Night 2001. The ship embarked from the Navy Pier, Chicago to cruise the waters of Lake Michigan along Chicago's lakefront for "the ...
UNILEVER HPC EARNS ANTIPERSPIRANT PATENT.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Patent No. US 6,231,841 B1: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA has patented an antiperspirant composition that contains an antiperspirant active, a liquid carrier and a structurant including a sterol to thicken or solidify the composition. Researchers Patent Hair Dye Method ...
AJINOMOTO DIVISION LAUNCHES NEW PORTAL.
Jul 01, 2001 ... The specialty chemicals division of Ajinomoto has launched its new portal, ajichem.com, to provide customers with detailed product information. In addition, the site includes the company's mission statement, corporate profile and a "What's New" section on new products, developments and ...
CTFA ADDRESSES ISSUES AT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Industry issues were highlighted at the CTFA's Legislative Day May 24 on Capitol Hill. The agenda included such topics as the FDA's budget and regulations, cosmetic-related trade and air quality issues. Congressman Ray LaHold (R-IL) commented on the recent actions of the Bush ...
Sears' Circle of Beauty is targeting acne in adult women without harsh.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Sears' Circle of Beauty is targeting acne in adult women without harsh, drying at, reflects with its new Skinplicity line. According to executives, adult acne is usually caused by stress, a decreased cell turnover rate or hormonal fluctuations ...
Redox Brands, Inc., a Cincinnati, OH-based cleaning.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Redox Brands, Inc., a Cincinnati, DH-based cleaning products manufacturer, is targeting Generation X with its new detergent, Liquid Oxydol Extreme Clean. This is brand's first variation from a powder format since Oxydol's launch in 1927. Redox purchased the brand from Procter & Gamble ...
Valhalla, NY-based Lucky Tiger, a staple in the barber and beauty.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Valhalla, NY-based Lucky Tiger, a staple in the barber and beauty industry since 1935 and a division of At Last Naturals, has repackaged its Lucky Tiger Cru-Butch control wax for butch, crew, ...
Following the green tea craze, Origins is introducing a white tea.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Following the green tea craze, Origins is introducing a white tea product, A Perfect World White Tea Skin Guardian, designed to protect the skin against environmental stresses so cells are left to renew and repair themselves. Set to launch in September, the skin product is applied ...
Oh My Cat, a fragrance made especially for.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Oh My Cat, a fragrance made especially for cats, is set to roll out in August in Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Created by Parisbased Dog Generation, this fragrance is a follow up to last year's Oh My Dog scent. Dog Generation executives insist there is a hot market out there with 61 million ...
Kima Terramare, a New York-based personal care line meaning.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Kima Terramare, a New York-based personal care line meaning "wave, land and sea" and brainchild of Vangelis Maimos and Giovanni Petrizzi, has hit specialty and department stores. The founders combined old Mediterranean personal care secrets and ...
Shiseido opened its first flagship store, Salon des Cosmetiques.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Shiseido opened its first flagship store, Salon des Cosmetiques, in Beijing last April. The 3,000 square foot store sells Shiseido cosmetics and its joint venture brand, Aupres. This store was made possible through a joint venture ...
Maybelline's new Lash Discovery mini-brush mascara lengthens.
Jul 01, 2001 ... Maybelline's new Lash Discovery mini-brush mascara lengthens and defines every single lash with root to tip coverage, executives said. The new formula/brush combination utilizes the latest polymer technology to lengthen, separate and define lashes without clumping. The mascara is set to ...
Contract manufacturer Precious Cosmetics P&C Corp., Saddle.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Contract manufacturer Precious Cosmetics P&C Corp., Saddle Brook, NJ, now offers hair treatment products following its acquisition of Organifyl Labs Corp. The Thick 'n Strong line features products such as ...
For Every Body, Provo, UT, has added nine new fragrances to its.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * For Every Body, Provo, UT, has added nine new fragrances to its Home Baked candle line, including rainbow cake donut, hot cakes 'n syrup, snickerdoodles, caramel ...
New York-based Lorac Cosmetics has introduced Brow Wax.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * New York-based Lorac Cosmetics has introduced Brow Wax, a product to color and define the natural arc of the eyebrow. Available in three colors (blonde, auburn and brunette), the wax ...
The Robert Kree hair care line, created by Robert Gloria and Kree.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * The Robert Kree hair care line, created by Robert Gloria and Kree Perkins, was launched to offer customers salon looks with minimal fuss. The products include Clean, a daily moisturizing shampoo; Moist, a nourishing conditioning rinse with panthenol, vitamins C and E and a citrus mint ...
While developing a treatment for psoriasis.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * While developing a treatment for psoriasis, researcher Al Siamon, San Luis Obispo, CA, discovered an effective treatment for acne, called the Smoothe-Skin acne formula. The odorless, colorless and drug-, steroid- and alcohol-free ...
The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Bear has.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Bear has been launched to celebrate Avon's commitment to women's health and wellness issues. The 7-inch beanbag bear sports a plush pink T-shirt embroidered with a deeper ...
Los Angeles-based Archipelago Botanicals has introduced a collection.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Los Angeles-based Archipelago Botanicals has introduced a collection of milk-based bath and body products featuring soy, rice or oat proteins which are designated on metal containers and tubes as "S," "R" or "O," respectively, in addition to candles. Products include ...
Century Cosmetics, a skin care clinic located in Los Angeles'.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Century Cosmetics, a skin care clinic located in Los Angeles' Century City, has introduced Dermaplaning, a controlled surgical scraping process to rectify dull skin and banish peach fuzz. During the process, a scalpel is glided across the outer layer of the skin. "You are removing the ...
AromaFloria's new At Home-Aroma collection features carcinogenic-free.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * AromaFloria's new At Home-Aroma collection features carcinogenic-free soybean wax and therapeutic essential oils in three healing scents: gardenia, hydrangea and narcissus. The company is based in ...
Milford, CT-based Schick Shaving Products' Silk Effects Plus.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Milford, CT-based Schick Shaving Products' Silk Effects Plus has sent the Schick Shave Shack, a 32-foot trailer that converts into a stage with showerhead microphones, on a search for female singing sensations to win a week in Hollywood. The contest is open to vocal groups of 2-4 females ...
Crest's electric SpinBrush has now become part of the Crest family.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Crest's electric SpinBrush has now become part of the Crest family of oral care products and has expanded its line with improved features and colors, according to Procter & Gamble executives. The product is currently available for $5.99, making the SpinBrush comparable in price to manual ...
Scottsdale, AZ-based Sun Country Naturals has introduced.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Scottsdale, AZ-based Sun Country Naturals has introduced Youthful Essentials Wrinkle serum, a marriage of a dipeptide of amino-acids, beta-alanine and L-histidine, alpha lipoic acid and DMAE. The product is said to restore the youthful definition of the skin by reducing unwanted ...
In August, Parfums Givenchy will launch II Fraiche (Pi Fresh).
Jul 01, 2001 ... * In August, Parfums Givenchy will launch [Pi] Fraiche (Pi Fresh), a playful satellite of the company's successful [Pi] fragrance, [Pi] Fraiche is a blend of citrus, aromatic herbs such as basil, tarragon and pine and a base of warm ironwood, benzoin and a double dose of Givenchy's ...
Procter & Gamble and West Chester, OH-based Changing.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Procter & Gamble and West Chester, OH-based Changing Paradigms have developed a licensing agreement in which Changing Paradigms will sell a laundry stain remover under P&G's Dreft brand name. The ...
Orlane Paris has introduced Brilliant Lumiere lip gloss, a gloss.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Orlane Paris has introduced Brilliant Lumiere lip gloss, a gloss with a lacquer-like sheen, in three new shades including Cristal Subtil (subtle crystal), Fuchsia Magnetique (magnetic fuchsia) and Terre de Feu (red earth) ....
Palmer's Skin Success, a line of skin care products to fade.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Palmer's Skin Success, a line of skin care products to fade and prevent hyperpigmentation, has reformulated and repacked its Eventone fade cream containing advanced skin lightening ingredients and ...
Ellen Lange created Velvet Vinyl, an innovative lip treatment.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Ellen Lange created Velvet Vinyl, an innovative lip treatment with two special effects, velvet and vinyl, to create natural-looking yet not bare lips. Velvet softly diffuses light for a luminous glow and diminishes dry ...
Prive, a stylish salon in New York's Soho, will carry Bourjois' color.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Prive, a stylish salon in New York's Soho, will carry Bourjois' color cosmetics collection which includes more than 325 colors. The brand is the only line Prive will carry. Prive is also opening a salon in Los Angeles this summer, where the Bourjois brand will launch. "This ...
Nature's Gate Organics, a Chatsworth, CA-based natural personal care manufacturer.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Nature's Gate Organics, a Chatsworth, CA-based natural personal care manufacturer, has introduced a new line of products containing certified organic ingredients. The line features shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, liquid ...
Bioceutix's M.D. Formulations.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Bioceutix's M.D. Formulations is now selling its products directly to salons, day spas and other skin care professionals in the Northeast. This allows the company to be solely responsible for its distribution across the U.S. and provides a higher level of service to ...
A newly created company, Irvine, CA-based PureOlogy Research LLC.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * A newly created company, Irvine, CA-based PureOlogy Research LLC, has introduced Serious Color Care, a 15 SKU line of professional and retail hair coloring products that are free of carcinogenic sulfates that strip and fade hair color. The line's four categories include Essentials, ...
OPI is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the OPI World Collection.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * OPI is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the OPI World Collection, a collection of 12 sophisticated new nail lacquers that celebrate the global fashion climate this fall and winter. The festive colors include Black Tie Optional (deep purple), OPI and Apple Pie (toasted brown), ...
Jean Paul Gaultier will release the eau de toilette version of Fragile.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Jean Paul Gaultier will release the eau de toilette version of Fragile; the eau du parfum version was launched in 1999. The tuberose flower scent is described as having top notes that are fruity, middle notes that are sensual and tender and a base that is captivating and ...
Van Nuys, CA-based Munchkin.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Van Nuys, CA-based Munchkin, Inc. has introduced the Bolt Max, a new toothbrush designed to conserve energy with its unique light-up head just in time for the anticipated electricity roll-outs in California this summer. For the first time ever, a toothbrush can double as a flashlight ....
Almay, a Revlon brand, has released Kinetin Skincare Advanced Anti-Aging Series.
Jul 01, 2001 ... * Almay, a Revlon brand, has released Kinetin Skincare Advanced Anti-Aging Series, a skin care collection that is formulated to improve the signs of aging caused by photodamage such as fine lines and wrinkles, brown spots and uneven skin tone. The products contain Kinetin, an antioxidant ...
YEAST HAS APPLICATIONS IN THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY.
Jul 01, 2001; ... IN A PREVIOUS COLUMN (Happi March 1998), I discussed mushrooms, one class of fungi. Another type of fungi, which also can be used in cosmetic formulations, is yeast. Yeasts are part of the division of fungi called ascomycota or sac fungi. This is the largest group (more than 30,000 ...
A DRY SPELL IN THE DEODORANT MARKET.
Jul 01, 2001; ... GIVEN THE MATURITY of the segment, it's not surprising that the deodorants market in Europe is finding growth hard to come by. However, there is evidence that the products are fast becoming daily essentials and new formats may help revive interest in flagging markets. The idea ...
SUDDENLY, THINGS ARE TOUGHER IN HAIR CARE.
Jul 01, 2001; ... MUCH BEEN WRITTEN about P&G s acquisition of Clairol ... biggest deal ever in cosmetics & toiletries ... long drawn out process ... more jobs to go ... etc. But assuming no hitches with government regulators--in the U.S. or in Europe--the indisputable fact is that life is going ...
Avon's beComing Takes a Holistic Approach.
Jul 01, 2001; ... Avon's six-category series will mark the company's first in-store venture. AVON PRODUCTS is aiming to reinvent the retail beauty shopping experience with its skin care, cosmetic and wellness series, becoming. The six-category line will be showcased at Avon Center ...
Light-Reflective Technology: A Cover-Up Plus.
Jul 01, 2001; ... Dermablend has added a new ingredient to boost the effects of its skin imperfection-concealing line. DERMABLEND CORRECTIVE Cosmetics, Ridgefield, NJ, has shed new light on the science of imperfection coverage with its newest line, Reflections. Designed to create the effect of an ...
Antioxidants: Formulation of Cosmetic Delivery Systems.
Jul 01, 2001; ... Antioxidants provide anti-aging benefits and other skin tone enhancement effects. ANTIOXIDANTS as nutritional supplements have been in the spotlight in recent years. In fact, the number of books published on antioxidants exceeds the number of commercially important natural ...
SCC Jazzes Up its Scientific Seminar.
Jul 01, 2001; ... At the crossroads of jazz and blues in New Orleans, the SCC made its own music at its annual scientific seminar. THE SOCIETY of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) hosted its annual scientific seminar at the Sheraton, New Orleans in May. Eighteen speakers shared their latest findings and ...
CSPA Meets in Chicago.
Jul 01, 2001; ... Are more changes ahead for the organization? WHAT COULD the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) do at its mid-year meeting in Chicago to top the news-making events that took place at the annual meeting in December? Only a few months ago, the association unveiled a new ...
WPC 2001.
Jul 01, 2001; ... The fragrance industry faces critical issues on the French Riviera. JUST DAYS AFTER stars in the motion picture industry vacated Cannes, site of the famous film festival, stars from the fragrance industry filled the void by staging their World Perfumery Congress, from May 29 to ...