Markets & trends
Purchasing behaviour in prestige chain stores
Global market research company, NPD Group, recently unveiled some conclusions of a consumer survey conducted in France’s main prestige...
Crisis-shaped consumer trends
Nathalie Dessirier, co-founder of Cap Beauty, a Parisian trends and lifestyles agency, was invited to present its perception of...
“Consumer’s power is going to increase,” Joël Palix, Clarins
Mr. Joël Palix, President of Clarins Fragrance Group, answers to Premium Beauty News questions about the perfumes and cosmetics...
Interbrand launches top list of leading luxury brands
Interbrand proposes a top 15 of luxury leaders in 2008 as well as an outlook over the main challenges they will have to address in 2009....
"Flexibility will be in demand next year", Daniel Saclier, Guerlain
According to Daniel Saclier, Guerlain’s Purchasing & Development Director, the first semester of 2009 already appears as a time of...
Will sustainability survive the economic downturn?
What about good green sentiments during recession times? Will buying eco remain the way to go? Will eco-friendly and fair trade gifts...
Credit crunch: who believes in the lipstick index?
In various historical occasions, from recessions to revolutions, the cosmetics industry demonstrated its ability to address times of...
Natural confusion?
The multiplication of green labels and certifications and the lack of harmonisation at the European level are complicating the task of...
Shoppers Drug Mart launches new beauty store concept
Canadian drugstore chain retailer, Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation, just launched a new premium beauty destination in Ottawa. Named...
CVS/pharmacy opens premium beauty stores
US drugstore chain CVS/pharmacy, and retail division of CVS Caremark, is launching a high-end beauty store concept offering...