Cosmetic World september 6, 2010
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Enter Sephora Through Unique Alliance
however, including results from Costco, Macy’s and Limited. As the economic recovery has slowed more significantly than most analysts had originally predicted, consumers are still cautious about their spending. But, July also marked the start of back-to-school shopping season, which usually means a boost in sales. “Back-to-school has accelerated into the July timeframe and we certainly know that parents are expecting to -Continued on Page 182
La Prairie Produces Educational Breast Cancer DVD As part of its steadfast commitment to the beauty and health of its consumers worldwide, the ultraluxe La Prairie brand unveiled its latest charitable initiative during an editors’ breakfast held atop the brand’s New York offices on August 5.
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Maulawizada Returns to Laura Mercier
Matin Maulawizada has recently been named the global artistry director and brand ambassador for Laura Mercier Cosmetics.
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Retail Sales Rebound In July
Retail sales managed a modest increase in July after two consecutive months of decline. According to the Commerce Department, total sales rose 0.4% to a seasonally adjusted $362.7 billion, compared with June’s 0.3% decrease. Economists surveyed by Briefing.com said the gain was slightly lower than anticipated, with most of the gain comThia Breen ing from autos and gasoline. Excluding The Fragrance Foundation will these two sectors, the retail picture honor Thia Breen, president, remains bleak and hardly stabilized. N o r t h A m e r i c a , Th e E s t é e There were some pleasant surprises Lauder Companies at this year’s 11th Circle of Champions dinner Bumble and bumble to
P&G To Pilot Sustainable Packaging
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A rendering of Bb.Shop within Sephora.
Breast Cancer: The Path of Wellness & Healing
Veteran actor and Oscar-winner Ernest Borgnine, husband of QVC star Tova Borgnine, will
New York-based hair care and styling company Bumble and bumble recently initiated a unique retail partnership with specialty beauty mecca Sephora. Bumble and bumble products, customized fixtures and innovative touchscreens providing product and styling information will soon be featured within 10 Sephora doors in North America—with additional doors to follow in Spring 2011. Initial locations will include: California, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida and Texas. The plan also calls for an emphasis on connectivity between the forthcoming Sephora locations and Bumble’s extensive
La Prairie will partner with two-time breast cancer survivor Joyce Ostin to sponsor the production of a two-DVD set entitled Breast Cancer: The Path of Wellness & Healing. Created by Ms. Ostin and her partner, Nina Montée Karp, the educational and inspirational DVD provides multi-faceted advice on
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PERFUMANIA’S NUMBERS FOR JULY
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Ernest Borgnine to Receive SAG Life Achievement Award
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