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Critical Mass: Beauty Waits in the Wings as Shoppers Gobble Up Electronics
Beauty is taking a backseat for the holiday season at many mass marketers -- at least for now.
Critical Mass: Exclusive Pad Walgreens’ Shelves
Walgreen Co. is steadily building up its stable of exclusive lines.
Rimmel Taps Into Younger Consumer With Underground
Coty Beauty is launching a new cosmetics line.
Critical Mass: Douglas Opens the Door to U.S. Expansion
Rita Donnerstag, president of Douglas Cosmetics, beamed from ear to ear as she snipped the turquoise ribbon…
Critical Mass: Fountain of Youth Yields Sales Stream
Mass marketers couldn't attract Baby Boomers with Vital Radiance.
Critical Mass: Retailers’ Holiday Wish: Cleaner Sell-Throughs
The arrival of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is a signal that the Christmas selling season is kicking into…
Critical Mass: Jane Enters Mineral Makeup Fray
Jane & Company wants to bring more mineral makeup to the masses.
Critical Mass: Beauty Firms Battle for Vital Radiance’s Space
With the glow gone from Vital Radiance, mass market retailers are scurrying to fill the gaps in their…
A New, Leaner Revlon: 250 Jobs Cut, Line Axed In $94 Million Revamp
One week into the job, David Kennedy, has lowered its 2006 earnings outlook and has taken swift action to cut…
Critical Mass: Revlon’s Exec Shuffle Raises Questions
Jack Stahl's departure from Revlon on Monday, the latest move in the revolving-door history of the last 21…
Critical Mass: Sally Hansen Emphasizes Safety in New Effort
With consumers concerned about chemicals in nail polish, the market leader -- Sally Hansen -- is taking a…
Critical Mass: Rite Aid Bolsters Its Competitive Standing
Rite Aid's plan to buy Brooks-Eckerd will have a trickle-down impact on the beauty industry.
Critical Mass: Variety Is Essential
At first blush, it might appear a beauty shopper has every choice at the Bridgewater Commons Shopping Center.
Critical Mass: Makeup Bags get a facelift From Markwins
Markwins International hopes sales are in the bag.
Critical Mass: Retailers Embrace Crucial Times
The next few months could prove to be pivotal for the drugstore industry.