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Beauty is back in business with 2021 results reversing the losses that several categories, such as fragrances and skin care, faced in the year prior. The U.S. beauty and personal care market surpassed $85 billion in retail sales in 2021, an increase of $7 billion from 2019 sales levels. This is the market’s strongest performance
Last Friday, Nordstrom expanded its footprint in the Big Apple, debuting a flagship location with emphasis on products from emerging designers and exclusive, limited-time collaborations. The seven-level store, located at 57th& Broadway, is the retailer’s latest effort to offer a thoughtfully curated assortment of products spanning apparel, shoes, and beauty. The space is immersed in
Nature-inspired products, social influencers, technology, indie brands, millennials and the rise of Gen Z are key trends shaping the U.S. cosmetics and toiletries market. Recording solid growth of 4% in 2017, the ever-evolving beauty market is poised for another year of success. As we begin our research for the 44th edition of our legendary Cosmetics
After a lull following the global recession of 2009, merger and acquisition activity heated back up in 2013 and strongly continues into 2014. Among the most notable transactions so far this year are Henkel’s acquisition of three U.S. professional hair care brands, Sexy Hair, Alterna, and Kenra; Bayer’s purchase of Merck’s OTC and consumer care
The cosmetics and toiletries market continues to move upward, but is still influenced by societal and economic trends. Despite the recent struggles, total U.S. sales exceeded $41 billion at the manufacturers’ level in 2013 and are up 2.4% from 2012 levels. Backed by the strong performance of the makeup and skin care product classes, the
With a compound annual growth rate of 5.1% over the last three years, sales of professional oral care products are offering much to smile about. Sales in 2013 are estimated at $426.5 million, according to Kline’s Professional Oral Care USA, which includes extensive research with dentists and dental hygienists. Evidence suggests that there is an
Celebrating half a century of authoritative personal care market insights in the United States, we are further expanding our Cosmetics & Toiletries USA research with an enhanced database yielding even greater flexibility to users. With a granularity extending to consumer insights, an assessment of the ever-growing naturals trend, male grooming segment, and professional segments of
Thousands of deals were announced globally through 2012, and this level of confidence and activity in M&A continues apace into 2013 as exemplified by Valeant’s acquisition of Ambi Skincare Products from Johnson & Johnson and Acne Free from University Medical. Similarly, Valeant has recently announced it is acquiring outstanding Obagi stock for $360 million. Other noteworthy
