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Retailers returning to Project are prepared to work a little harder to make sure they don't miss a must-have…
Obagi Opens Skin Health Institute
In an atmosphere that emotes part Grecian spa, part Beverly Hills glitz, noted dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi…
True Launches Eye and Cleanser Items
Idebenone, with a reputation for being significantly more effective than the antioxidant CoQ-10, is finding…
Alterna Celebrates 10th With Ten
To celebrate 10 years in business and to tap into demand for luxury hair care products, Alterna Professional…
Christopher Blue Takes Low-Key Approach
Unlike most premium denim players, Mel Matsui doesn't clamor after celebrity endorsements or media hype.
Style Shift Brings Focus Back to Wash
As jeans trend from embellished and distressed to clean and sleek, wash houses here must adapt their…
Extra Touches
Accessories shows tempt retailers with special ammenities.
Rilastil Eyeing U.S. For Hyper Growth
Rilastil, the Italian cosmeceutical company that ranks among the top-selling skin care makers in Italy, is…
West Coast Pelusi Sib Enters Hair Care
For Marco Pelusi, getting into the hair care business was almost a given.
Holiday Lure: Keeping It Special
Retailers are looking for the robust accessories category to keep sparkling during the holiday season.
Beauty Show Reveals Industries’ Quirky Trends
With eyelash extensions, organic treatments and novelty ideas, the recent International Congress of Esthetics…
Revance Goes Over the Counter
Biopharmaceutical company Revance Therapeutics, based in Mountain View, Calif., will be venturing into the…
Ancient Tea Key to Timeless Secret
Pu-erh tea, a rare, 2,000-year-old tea leaf from China that sells for almost $2,000 a pound, is the primary…
GIA Sparkling at 75, Sets Multifaceted Agenda
The Gemological Institute of America celebrated its 75th anniversary Sunday night in Carlsbad, Calif., and…
Weathering the Storm
Higher costs and a shorter order cycle are straining businesses.