WWD Beauty Headlines

2012 FiFi Fragrance Award Winners

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:43:00 EDT

The complete list of winners.

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An Emotional Evening at the FiFi Awards

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:28:00 EDT

Humor turned to pathos when Leonard A. Lauder stepped to the microphone to accept the Legacy of Excellence award given posthumously to the late Evelyn Lauder.

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UBS Downgrades Avon Stock to ‘Sell’

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:35:00 EDT

Securities analyst Nik Modi on Monday outlined four “major problems” the direct seller faces.

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Marks & Spencer Unveiling Multibrand Beauty Offering

WWD.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Your Beauty: The Best of Nature & Science will make its debut on Tuesday at the store on London’s Kensington High Street and on its Web site.

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Beauty Roundup: May 18, 2012

WWD.com — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:56:00 EDT

At the Women’s Wear Daily Beauty CEO Summit, Target’s Jose Barra pledged more beauty exclusives to come.

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Shea Terra Organics Debuts New Lines on Beautysage

WWD.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:30:00 EDT

The two collections will be launched on May 21, with two new lines, the Hair Food Collection and a baby line.

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FGI Talks Changes in Consumer Behavior

WWD.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:46:00 EDT

Panel addressed the transformation in consumer behavior and talked about how they’ve adjusted their brands.

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MAC to Unveil New Space at Selfridges

WWD.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:38:00 EDT

On Monday, the Estée Lauder-owned brand will unveil a permanent, 710-square-foot space alongside the store’s contemporary fashion collections.

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Aerin Lauder Goes Solo With Brand

WWD.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

The granddaughter of Estée Lauder is about to launch her much anticipated lifestyle brand, with beauty kicking it off.

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Luxe Pack Celebrates 10th Anniversary

WWD.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:01:00 EDT

The luxury packaging exposition held in New York was brimming over with technological innovation across all luxury sectors.

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Romano Ricci to Explore Innocence in New Fragrance

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:44:00 EDT

He will introduce the floral scent Romantina in July.

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Jane Lynch to Shed Tough Girl Act for the FiFi's

WWD.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:31:00 EDT

The "Glee" star will serve as mistress of ceremonies at Monday night’s Fragrance Foundation Awards at Lincoln Center in New York City.

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Class Action Granted in L’Oréal Lawsuit

WWD.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:54:00 EDT

The complaints allege that the beauty firm failed to warn buyers of flammability in its Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum.

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Alliance Boots’ Net Falls 6.9%

WWD.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:40:00 EDT

This year’s net profits were impacted by losses from discontinued operations.

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Coty and Avon: What Next?

WWD.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:59:00 EDT

Now that Coty Inc. has apparently abandoned its bid for Avon Products Inc., it’s up to the direct seller to fix itself — and Coty to look for a Plan B.

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Coty Withdraws Bid for Avon

WWD.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:40:00 EDT

Chairman Bart Becht expresses frustration, says the company will pursue other opportunities.

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Avon Stock Gains

WWD.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:57:00 EDT

Shares of direct merchant up on word that it is considering talks with Coty.

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Avon Weighing Coty Request to See Books

WWD.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:01:00 EDT

Direct seller to take a week to consider Coty's request for information that would help it firm up its $10.65 billion takeover offer.

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Beauty Roundup: May 11, 2012

WWD.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:58:00 EDT

The so-called “Millennial” shoppers, ages 18 to 34, represent the highest percentage of Americans who do not have enough money to cover their basic needs.

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Collistar Set for Debut in China

WWD.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:17:00 EDT

The Italian cosmetics firm is entering the country for the first time in July, through an exclusive distribution deal with perfumery chain Sephora.

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