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Panel Seeks an Answer to Stagnating Dept. Store Fragrance Sales
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The Luxe division of L’Oréal USA is expanding the reach of its fledgling color cosmetics brand.
Kate Oldham Tapped to Succeed Deborah Walters at Saks
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Coty Streamlines as Part of Transformation
The company completely reorganizes from top to bottom.
Korres Puts Renewed Focus on U.S. Market
The Greek skin-care and color cosmetics brand is making another push into the U.S. with a new antiaging…
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Josie Natori Reenters Scent Arena
In mid-July, the designer will launch Josie, a women’s fragrance aimed at an age 25-plus customer.
Flashpoint: BCRF Hot Pink Party
Sir Elton John, Sara Bareilles and Elizabeth Hurley turned out.