Cosmetics

Elizabeth Arden to Develop Italian Designer Brands
Elizabeth Arden Inc. entered into an exclusive longterm global licensing agreement with AEFFE S.p.A. for the development, marketing and distribution of fragrance, cosmetics and skincare products with the international fashion designer Alberta Ferretti.
Alberto-Culver Appoints President of Global Brands
The Alberto-Culver Company appoints Gina Boswell to the position of president of global brands. Reporting to V. James Marino, president and chief executive officer, Boswell will oversee global brands such as Alberto V05, TRESemme, St. Ives and Nexxus, research and development, and consumer insights.

Avon Details Final Restructuring Program Plans

Avon Products Inc. announces the final initiatives of the restructuring program under its turnaround plan, begun in late 2005.
Bare Escentuals President Resigns, Replacement Sought

Bare Escentuals Inc.'s President Diane Miles resigned to pursue other opportunities, effective immediately.
P&G Vet Named President, COO of Estee Lauder

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. announce the appointment of Fabrizio Freda as president and chief operating officer, effective March 3, 2008.
Energizer Completes Acquisition of Playtex Products

Energizer Holdings Inc. completes its acquisition of Playtex Products Inc. for $18.30 per share in cash plus the assumption of Playtex's debt.
Elizabeth Smith Appointed President, Avon Products

Avon Products Inc. announces several management changes designed to further strengthen the company's operating model as it continues to successfully execute its turnaround plan.
Organic/Natural Personal Care Market to Reach $10 Billion in 2012

After growing more than $2 billion to $6.1 billion between 2002 and 2006, the natural and organic personal care products market is expected to post another increase by 2012 with projected sales of nearly $10.2 billion.
Bare Escentuals Appoints SVP of Direct to Consumer Business

Bare Escentuals Inc. appoints Karen Barner to the newly created position of senior vice president of the company's Direct to Consumer business.
Playtex Adds Hawaiian Tropic To Skin Care Line

Playtex Products Inc. recently acquired the stock of Tiki Hut Holding Company Inc., the owner of Hawaiian Tropic sun care.

Elizabeth Arden to Develop Italian Designer Brands

Alberto-Culver Appoints President of Global Brands

Avon Details Final Restructuring Program Plans

Bare Escentuals President Resigns, Replacement Sought

P&G Vet Named President, COO of Estee Lauder

Energizer Completes Acquisition of Playtex Products

Elizabeth Smith Appointed President, Avon Products

Organic/Natural Personal Care Market to Reach $10 Billion in 2012

Bare Escentuals Appoints SVP of Direct to Consumer Business

Playtex Adds Hawaiian Tropic To Skin Care Line