Personal care

Manipal Health Enterprises (MHE), one of the leading integrated hospital services groups in India, has announced its plan to invest close to Rs 150 crore to expand its clinic arm – Manipal Cure and Care (MCC) in Bengaluru....

US-based manufacturer of beauty and personal care brands, Alberto Culver Company has announced that its stockholders has approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger, which provides for the acquisition by Unilever of all outstanding shares of Alberto Culver.It also...

New York-based investor and operator in the consumer products industry, TPR Holdings has acquired Trilogy Fragrances, a developer and manufacturer of natural and organic fragrances for the personal care industry.“The natural and organic fragrance sector is an attractive market....

American chemical company, BASF has acquired Cognis Holding GmbH from Cognis Holding Luxembourg controlled by Permira Funds, GS Capital Partners and SV Life Sciences. "Cognis’ and BASF’s know-how and range of products complement each other very well. The combination...

German supplier of fragrances and flavour, Symrise hosted an international perfumers' meet in the Sultanate of Oman, a country with a history of blossoms, spices and essential oils. The focus of the meeting included the introduction of the new...

Direct selling FMCG company, Amway India, is eyeing a Rs 2,500 crore turnover in the next two-years by expanding reach, launching new products and strengthening its marketing."We have grown from Rs 799 crore to 1,407 crore over the...

Cosmetics and toiletries brand The Body Shop (TBS) is upbeat on India, one of the fastest growing markets for TBS. The company plans to continue opening more stores through India, making its innovative and 100 per cent vegetarian products...

Electronics giant Philips, plans to grow its personal care business in both mature and emerging markets with new products and channels. The company aims to expand skincare equipments which includes shaving, epilating and skin care devices.According to Caroline Janssen-Clarke,...

US-based departmental store, Macy’s Inc. will continue to modernize its approach to selling beauty by rolling out Impulse Beauty, an open-sell concept featuring niche brands. Adding to its ever increasing number, it unveiled another store in Herald Square in...

German personal care products company, Beiersdorf, has established an independent affiliate in Vietnam in the name of 'Beiersdorf Vietnam Limited'. With this move, the company plans to lay the groundwork for further growth in Southeast Asia, and to double...