2012-05-15 15:49:08 - Recently published research from Datamonitor, "MarketWatch Personal Care - April 2012", is now available at Fast Market Research

Description
Introduction

The Personal Care MarketWatch contains the latest news, analysis, and opinion, covering all of the month's major issues, including new products and innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and marketing and regulatory issues. It covers the period February 15, 2012 to March 14, 2012.

Scope
* Enhance your understanding of trends in the personal care industry by accessing the latest news and insight.
* Drive product ideation by studying the latest personal care innovations from around the world.
* Track competitor activity via the latest news on mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and company expansions.


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Highlights

The practical issue of storing soap in the shower is being addressed by a novel solid shampoo with a hanging hook, a product featured in this month's rundown of personal care innovations. In other news, the allure of smoking seems to be the inspiration behind an unusually designed face powder pack.


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PurchaseReasons
* What have the key developments and trends been in the personal care industry in February and March 2012?
* What are the major new product and packaging developments in this sector that I need to be aware of?

Companies Mentioned in this Report: Alticor Inc, CMS Energy Corporation, Hutchison 3G UK Limited, Jarden Corporation, Kao Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Lion Corporation, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, Metro AG, Nestle SA, Oriflame Cosmetics S.A., Orkla, Orpea SA, Schindler Holding Ltd., South African Airways, Steiner Leisure Limited, Unilever

Report Table of Contents:

DATAMONITOR VIEW

* Catalyst
* Summary
* In this month's MarketWatch

INDUSTRY UPDATE

* News in brief

NEW PERSONAL CARE REVIEW

* Mouthwash, February 2011 to January 2012: top flavors in new products in Europe
* New personal care launches by category, November 2011 to January 2012: lip make-up moves top in North America
* Product claims: new personal care launches in South and Central America, November 2011 to January 2012

NEWS

* Company strategy
* Kao files infringement lawsuit against Hoyu
* L'Oreal Italia unveils zero emissions project
* Financial news
* Prestige Brands Q3 net income increases
* Parlux Fragrances Q3 net loss increases
* Orkla Brands Q2 earnings down
* Jarden Q4 net income decreases
* Revlon Q4 net income decreases
* Oriflame Cosmetics Q4 net profit decreases
* Herbalife reports higher Q4 net income, provides guidance for 2012
* Swallowfield H1 profit increases
* CCA Industries Q4 net loss decreases
* Steiner Leisure Q4 net income decreases
* Physicians Formula Holdings Q4 net loss down
* New products and innovations
* Crest introduces Crest 3D products
* Shiseido to launch Shiseido Tokyo Sky Tree Parfum
* Lion to launch PAIR Kampo Extract Tablets and PAIR Acne Medicated Liquid
* Biotone introduces True Balance Massage Gel
* Wisk introduces Wisk Deep Clean
* Shiseido to launch watashi+ total beauty service through internet

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: GR. SARANTIS S.A.

* Sarantis establishes new subsidiary in Bosnia
* Business description
* SWOT analysis
* Strengths
* Weaknesses
* Opportunities
* Threats

APPENDIX

* Further reading
* New Product Development Trends in Store Brands
* The Future of Haircare: Consumption Trends and Product Preferences
* The Role of Social Media: How Can Own Label Benefit from Consumers' Social Media Habits?
* Trust & Transparency: Consumer & Innovation Trends
* Serving the Expanding Middle Classes: Targeting Aspirational Brazilian Consumers
* 10 Trends to Watch in Packaged Goods in 2012
* TrendSights: Tomorrow's Consumer Brand Landscape

ABOUT MARKETWATCHES

* Editors
* Ask the analyst
* Disclaimer

TABLES

* Table: Top claims in new personal care launches in South and Central America, November 2011 to January 2012, compared to November 2010 to January 2011
* Table: Key facts
* Table: SWOT analysis

FIGURES

* Figure: Ma Provence Soap Shampoo - Normal Hair, Greasy Hair, Dry Hair, Anti-Dandru

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