MarketWatch: Personal Care - November 2008

MarketWatch: Personal Care - November 2008

Introduction

The Personal Care MarketWatch contains the latest news, analysis and opinion, covering all the month's major issues including mergers and acquisitions, marketing and regulatory issues. It covers the period from September 15 – October 14 2008.

Scope

*Geographic coverage: global

*Category coverage: personal care

Highlights

Datamonitor's Personal Care MarketWatch provides monthly insight into the key events in the personal care industry

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DATAMONITOR VIEW 1
CATALYST 1
SUMMARY 1
INDUSTRY UPDATE 2
News in Brief 2
NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW 4
Cheeky names aim to raise consumer spirits 4
Cough and Congestion Relief products: top flavors in new products 7
New Personal Care launches by category, June - August 2008: skin care looks less radiant 8
Product claims: new Personal Care launches, June-August 2008 9
NEWS 10
Headlines 10
P&G India contributes INR32 million for education of marginalized children 10
Amway India launches new products in Orissa 10
Alberto-Culver appoints president of US operations 10
Church & Dwight to build new facility in Pennsylvania 10
Alejandro Lopez appointed VP of L'Oreal's professional products 10
Bic offers new Bic 3 Grip male shaver 10
Henkel to expand Renuzit brand of room sprays 11
Drop in oil prices not of much benefit, says P&G CFO 11
Tabs signs agreement with Unilever 11
Ellen DeGeneres selected for CoverGirl marketing campaign 11
Indian FMCG firms focusing on capacity expansion 11
Amway India launches new products, aims to increase sales 11
Origins opens new standalone concept store in Denver 12
Indian firms compete for share in fairness products market 12
Beiersdorf to open new Nivea Haus in Dubai and Berlin 12
P&G sues US Internal Revenue Service 12
Amway India may advertise for specific categories or products, says CEO 12
Goody's Family Clothing launches personal care line 12
P&G donates $200,000 to Feeding America 12
Avon to construct new distribution center in Brazil 13
Amway India opens new office in Nagaland 13
Unilever implements RealDialog from Astute Solutions 13
L'Oreal to close manufacturing plant in Monaco 13
P&G's Downy brand introduces new website with myShape 13
Dabur introduces new skincare products under Gulabari brand 13
Procter & Gamble unveils $55 million investment to improve children's lives 13
Jafra Cosmetics announces management changes 14
Amway looking out for pan European direct marketing agency 14
Godrej introduces Cinthol deodorant sprays in compact bottle 14
P&G to set up personal care products factory in Romania 14
Hygeia's Petite Amie Cycle Kits now available at CVS 14
Estee Lauder appoints new SVP 14
Herbalife appoints new country general manager for India 14
Estee Lauder announces online campaign for breast cancer awareness 15
Dabur plans to open new-u stores in Gujarat 15
Alberto Culver acquires Noxzema skincare brand from Procter & Gamble 15
Procter & Gamble deploys Cisco TelePresence system in Latin America 15
L'Occitane USA selects Mercent's hosted marketing services 15
Clarins USA names new SVP of group business development 15
Dabur's UAE plant to be operational by December 15
Henkel India plans to expand liquid dish-washing product portfolio 16
Indian FMCG firms alter raw material mix 16
P&G partners with St Jude Children's Research Hospital to help fight cancer 16
P&G provides support for media center in new APhA headquarters 16
d-CON launches new pest control bait paste pouches 16
L'Oreal names new SVP of marketing for Lancome USA 16
US court dismisses lawsuit against L'Oreal 17
Helen of Troy's Q2 net earnings decrease 17
Balenciaga and Coty enter into fragrance license agreement 17
Indian FMCG firms likely to grow at 15-17% 17
P&G to offer new personal care products, says chairman 17
COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: RECKITT BENCKISER 18
Reckitt Benckiser looks at growing business in India 18
Business Background 18
SWOT Analysis 20
Strengths 20
Weaknesses 21
Opportunities 21
Threats 23
APPENDIX 24
Further Reading 24
Index 25
ABOUT MARKETWATCHES 26
ABOUT MARKETWATCHES 26
Editors 26
Ask the analyst 26
Datamonitor consulting 26
Disclaimer 26
List of Tables
Table 1: Top claims in new Personal Care launches, June-August 2008, compared to same period the year before 9
Table 2: Key Facts 18
Table 3: SWOT Analysis 20
List of Figures
Figure 1: Nuvie - Spray Antibacterial para Limpia Manos & WC - Fresh Flower 5
Figure 2: Soaprise - Foaming Hand Soap 5
Figure 3: Tutto in Uno - Spugna Pronta Sotto Vuoto con Detergente Ultra Delicato 5
Figure 4: Givenchy - Phenomen'Eyes Mascara 6
Figure 5: Boogie Wipes 6
Figure 6: Anti Monkey Butt - Anti-Itch Powder 6
Figure 7: Cough and Congestion Relief products: top flavors in new products 7
Figure 8 : Leading global personal care launches by category, June - August 2007 and 2008 8