The CEW Product Demonstration held on March 6, 2013, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City was the usual hurry and flurry of excitement. Here are some of the notable product trends Kline observed at the event: (more…)
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ISSE Long Beach 2013 did not disappoint. Kline’s expert team canvassed the show, spotting the latest trends, engaging with clients, and advancing our newest data initiative in collaboration with the Professional Beauty Association (details to be announced soon!). (more…)
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The beauty industry sees out 2012 retaining its radiance, but revealing differing strengths across various markets and segments. The two niche market segments, in particular, boasting highly encouraging double-digit growth, should be on everyone’s watch list. (more…)
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Nearly 200 of the fragrance industry’s elite were in attendance at The Fragrance Foundation’s annual members-only State of the Industry event, held on November 15, 2012, at the Harvard Club in New York City. Carrie Mellage, Kline’s Director of Consumer Products practice, attended the event where she presented, among other data, the findings from Kline’s recent survey on fine fragrance.
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Anti-aging is the single largest product type in the global personal care market and a key growth engine for the entire industry. It has been outpacing the total beauty growth; higher priced luxury brands, which include many anti-aging products, showed the largest gain last year. (more…)
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To help companies understand every facet of the U.S. skin care market and its channels and shoppers, Kline is joining forces with WSL/Strategic Retail, a global retail strategy and shopper insights specialist headed by Wendy Liebmann, CEO and Chief Shopper and Candace Corlett, President. WSL/SR is highly respected for helping its clients build innovative retail strategies that drive shoppers to stores. WSL/SR has been delivering shopper insights to manufacturers and retailers for over a quarter of a century. Together, Kline and WSL have created a new report called Beauty View: Skin Care, which marries 50 years of Kline’s best-in-class market and competitive intelligence with WSL/SR’s perceptive shopper insights. (more…)
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Three of Kline’s industry experts and beauty mavens—Carrie Mellage, Karen Doskow, and Donna Barson—attended the Cosmetic Executive Women’s Beauty Awards Product Demonstration held March 7, 2012 at New York’s Metropolitan Pavilion. This much anticipated event showcases the latest and greatest product offerings from hundreds of beauty brands, while attendees leave with the mother lode of all goodie bags. Some exciting products spotted by Kline include: (more…)
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Long Beach, CA, January 28-30, 2012
The vibe at ISSE was decidedly sex, candy, and rock-and-roll. At least half of the exhibitors boasted a hot pink and black palette. Sugar-inspired concoctions were everywhere—as were bare-chested men, hair and feather extensions, and bling. The floor teemed with stylists that donned apparel, accessories, and hair reminiscent of 1980s punk. Michael O’Rourke and countless other stylists plucked passersby from the crowd to give them instant (and occasionally unexpected) makeovers, with Michael’s new “Rock Your Hair” collection. The booth for Moroccan Oil was huge, vibrant, and lined with hundreds of stylists patiently waiting to purchase product, illustrating this “one-hit wonder’s” staying power. (more…)
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The recent news of L’Oréal’s acquisition of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc., the marketer of Clarisonic, comes as no surprise to us at Kline. L’Oréal has a long and solid history of growing its business by acquiring and developing dynamic brands… Matrix, Kiehl’s, Skinceuticals, and Essie, just to name a few. L’Oréal is a leader in the global and U.S. beauty market; it has deep pockets; and is quick to act on market trends. The firm is also reporting solid financial results against the backdrop of a tough economy, with its first three quarters of 2011 up 5.1% on a like-for-like basis. The acquisition will also help bolster L’Oréal’s position in skin care in the U.S., which is relatively weak compared to its global standing. (more…)
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Cosmoprof North America started out with a bang. My colleague Kristy Altenburg and I first hit TIGI’s “Candy Fixations” party where we enjoyed some yummy candy-inspired cocktails and left with goodie bags filled with TIGI’s latest sugarlicious launches (thanks TIGI!). We then headed over to the Professional Beauty Association (PBA)’s Get Together Party where everyone comes together to meet and greet.
Sunday morning the PBA Symposium kicked off with a keynote address by Stedman Graham. I was a bit star struck the day earlier when I bumped into Stedman (yes, Oprah’s man!) while checking in to the hotel. (more…)
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