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L’Oréal Germany’s growth outstrips the market for the third year in succession

L’Oréal Germany’s growth outstrips the market for the third year in succession

Düsseldorf, March 26, 2012 – Against the backdrop of a market which saw only slight growth, the L’Oréal Group increased its sales by 2.3 per cent to 1.05 billion euros in 2011. The Group has therefore continued on its growth course and further consolidated its position as the leading cosmetics company in Germany. The L’Oréal Read article

DOUGLAS shareholder Erwin Müller continues to hold around ten percent of the DOUGLAS shares

DOUGLAS shareholder Erwin Müller continues to hold around ten percent of the DOUGLAS shares

The drugstore entrepreneur and DOUGLAS shareholder Erwin Müller has informed DOUGLAS HOLDING AG that he continues to hold around ten percent of the shares in DOUGLAS HOLDING AG through enterprises that are affiliated with him. In compliance with the new legal requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, which went into effect on February 1, 2012, Read article

PEOPLE & JOBS

Managing director Fabian Krone to leave MÄURER & WIRTZ

Managing director Fabian Krone to leave MÄURER & WIRTZ

Stolberg, 13 April 2012 – After two years at MÄURER & WIRTZ, managing director Fabian Krone has left the company. Fabian Krone, who joined MÄURER & WIRTZ in 2010, previously worked for Read article

Rainer Anskinewitsch is named Managing Director for SymphonyIRI Group in the Netherlands

Rainer Anskinewitsch is named Managing Director for SymphonyIRI Group in the Netherlands

Düsseldorf, March 1st 2012 – As of March 2012, Rainer Anskinewitsch, Managing Director of SymphonyIRI Group in Germany, will additionally take over the entire responsibility for the organisation Read article

PRODUCTS & BRANDS

Ducati Fight For Me – Perfume Premiere in Rome

Ducati Fight For Me – Perfume Premiere in Rome

The new fragrance by the Italian motorcycle legend Ducati called “Fight for Me” has been presented in Rome. Speaking to representatives of the international press and many Italian celebrities, Enrico Ceccato, CEO of the Italian perfumer Christophe Reynaud Perfume Holding, explained the concept Read article »
Symrise at the Biotechnica 2011 – Going where Nature Leads for Sustainable Fragrances and Flavors

Symrise at the Biotechnica 2011 – Going where Nature Leads for Sustainable Fragrances and Flavors

Symrise exhibits at Biotechnica, the leading trade show for biotechnology and life sciences, in Hanover from October 11-13. At booth C80 in hall 9, visitors can learn how microorganisms and enzymes help produce fragrances, flavors, and functional ingredients from renewable resources. In a Read article »
Strellson N°1 wins iF packaging award

Strellson N°1 wins iF packaging award

The Swiss fashion and lifestyle brand Strellson has won the prestigious international iF packaging award 2011 for Strellson N°1, the brand’s first fragrance for men. The minimalist concept, the resource-friendly use of material and the very clear, purist flacon design won over the jury of Read article »

INDUSTRIE VIEW

Switzerland: perfumery and cosmetics companies in breach of Cartel Act

Switzerland: perfumery and cosmetics companies in breach of Cartel Act

Bern  – the Swiss Competition Commission COMCO has prohibited ASCOPA, the Association of Manufacturers, Importers and Suppliers of Cosmetic and Perfumery Products, and its members from exchanging market-sensitive information. Such exchange allows companies to align their market conduct and is in breach of the Cartel Act. As the practice does not fall into the category Read more »