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April 30, 2013
Axe Apollo retail promotion kicks off to send seven winners to Space Camp

In conjunction with the Axe Apollo Space Academy, which will send 22 people from around the world to space, the Axe brand is launching a new retail-focused program that will allow seven people to attend Space Camp for a chance to participate in the trip of a lifetime.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — In conjunction with the Axe Apollo Space Academy, which will send 22 people from around the world to space, the Axe brand is launching a new retail-focused program that will allow seven people to attend Space Camp for a chance to participate in the trip of a lifetime.

November 15, 2012
ReportersNotebook — Beauty Care, 11/19/12

Pacific World’s at-home gel polish brand SensatioNail is gearing up for the holiday season with the launch of a limited edition 2012 holiday collection, SensatioNail Glitter Gel Polish Duos.

SUPPLIER NEWS — Pacific World’s at-home gel polish brand SensatioNail is gearing up for the holiday season with the launch of a limited edition 2012 holiday collection, SensatioNail Glitter Gel Polish Duos. Debuting in three festive shades — Confetti Glitz (steel gray/silver glitter), Champagne Cocktail (black/gold glitter) and Midnight Kiss (deep red/red glitter) — each set offers a traditional gel manicure with light-reflecting, sparkling effects. 


 

October 22, 2012
NYX Cosmetics celebrates coast-to-coast expansion with new retail partnerships

Beauty brand NYX Cosmetics has announced new retail partnerships with Ricky's NYC and PacSun.

LOS ANGELES — Beauty brand NYX Cosmetics has announced new retail partnerships with Ricky's NYC and PacSun.

September 12, 2012
Helen of Troy launches line of personal massagers

Helen of Troy recently introduced Body Innovations, a new line of home massage products.

EL PASO, Texas — Helen of Troy recently introduced Body Innovations, a new line of home massage products. 

The new line includes the BIMA7502 personal mini massager in assorted colors. This massager features three interchangeable attachments. There also is the BIMA7503 personal mini massager, which features variable massage speeds and is waterproof. Both personal massagers are available at Walgreens at a suggested retail price of $16.99.

March 12, 2012
BI named sponsor of APhA Bowl of Hygeia Award program

One of pharmacy's top awards is getting some support from a German drug maker. Boehringer Ingelheim announced that it became a premier supporter of the American Pharmacists Association's Bowl of Hygeia Award.

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — One of pharmacy's top awards is getting some support from a German drug maker. Boehringer Ingelheim announced that it became a premier supporter of the American Pharmacists Association's Bowl of Hygeia Award.

March 8, 2012
NYX Cosmetics gears up for retail expansion, new branding campaign

NYX Cosmetics has announced increased store placement to coincide with the launch of its spring 2012 assortment.

LOS ANGELES — NYX Cosmetics has announced increased store placement to coincide with the launch of its spring 2012 assortment.

On the heels of growth in professional, domestic chain and international channels, as well as social media expansion, the additional placement, along with the newly launched branding campaign, will further strengthen brand recognition and awareness, the company stated.

January 4, 2012
Helen of Troy completes acquisition of Pur from P&G

Helen of Troy has become the new owner of the Pur water purification products business, the company announced Tuesday.

EL PASO, Texas — Helen of Troy has become the new owner of the Pur water purification products business, the company announced Tuesday.

The company previously announced its intent to acquire Pur Water Purification Products company — including the worldwide Pur trademark, its current and future product line, assets related to the operations of the Pur business, manufacturing equipment and more than 200 patents — from Procter & Gamble in December.

December 7, 2011
Helen of Troy to acquire P&G's Pur business

Helen of Troy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all assets of Procter & Gamble's water purification brand.

EL PASO, Texas — Helen of Troy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all assets of Procter & Gamble's water purification brand.

The acquisition of P&G's Pur Water Purification Products company includes the worldwide Pur trademark, its current and future product line, assets related to the operations of the Pur business, manufacturing equipment and more than 200 patents. Pur's products, which include faucet mount systems and filters, pitcher systems and filters, as well as refrigerator filters, are sold throughout the United States.

August 24, 2011
ReportersNotebook — Beauty Care, 8/29/11

SUPPLIER NEWS — Coty has announced that in September it will launch the new Celine Dion Signature, which marks the latest addition to the Celine Dion portfolio of fragrances. Celine Dion Signature will be available in September at mass merchandisers and drug outlets in the United States and Europe.


August 2, 2011
NYX Professional Makeup appoints new CEO

NYX Professional Makeup has tapped industry veteran Scott Friedman as CEO. Friedman succeeds Toni Ko, who will transition to the role of founder and chief creative director.

LOS ANGELES — NYX Professional Makeup has tapped industry veteran Scott Friedman as CEO. Friedman succeeds Toni Ko, who will transition to the role of founder and chief creative director.

NYX Professional Makeup is a makeup line available at major retailers across 40 countries, as well as more than 10,000 beauty supply stores in the United States and freestanding stores in Japan, Brazil and Switzerland.

May 10, 2011
Helen of Troy reports positive Q4, fiscal-year results

Helen of Troy Limited, a designer, developer and marketer of brand name household and personal care consumer products, posted a boost in fiscal year revenues in its personal care segment, primarily reflecting its March 2010 acquisition of the Pert Plus and Sure brands.

EL PASO — Helen of Troy Limited, a designer, developer and marketer of brand-name household and personal care consumer products, posted a boost in fiscal year revenues in its personal care segment, primarily reflecting its March 2010 acquisition of the Pert Plus and Sure brands.

For the fiscal year ended Feb. 28, net revenue in the personal care division increased 9.4% to $491 million, compared with $449 million in the year-ago period.

For the fourth quarter, the segment posted net revenue of $113 million, up 11%, compared with $102 million in the year-ago period.

January 5, 2011
Helen of Troy acquires Kaz business

EL PASO, Texas — Helen of Troy Limited last month entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the business of Kaz for $260 million in cash, subject to certain closing working capital and other adjustments. Kaz manages the Vicks and Braun brand names under license from Procter & Gamble, Honeywell under license from Honeywell and its owned brands, Stinger, SoftHeat and Kaz. Kaz sales for the ensuing 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2011, are expected to exceed $400 million, Helen of Troy stated.

December 23, 2010
Clio Designs names VP sales, Mexico and Latin America

Personal care company Clio Designs has hired Gabriel Rodriguez as VP sales for Mexico and Latin America.

BOSTON — Personal care company Clio Designs has hired Gabriel Rodriguez as VP sales for Mexico and Latin America.

With more than 18 years of experience in the grooming and personal care business working for such industry players as Wahl and Helen of Troy, Rodriguez brings his expertise in strategic sales and marketing development to Clio. 

Most recently, Rodriguez worked at Helen of Troy as director of sales in Mexico.

March 3, 2010
Yoplait goes Greek

Yoplait is debuting its newest yogurt product in the dairy aisle....