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MarketWatch: Personal Care - November 2007 - Diaper manufacturers are constantly developing new products to satisfy parents' desires for drier babies. This month's Personal Care MarketWatch features the launch of a diaper with a cooling system, and nighttime diapers disguised as underwear.

Product Code: bfcm0218

 

Publication Date: 06-Nov-2007


Overview

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 2007.

Scope

·         Geographic coverage: global

·         Category coverage: personal care

Report Highlights

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

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DATAMONITOR VIEW

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CATALYST

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SUMMARY

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INDUSTRY UPDATE

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News in Brief

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NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW

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Diapers that pamper the child and the earth

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Perfumes: top fragrances in new launches

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New personal care launches by category, June-August: lipstick gets everywhere

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Product claims: new personal care launches, June-August

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Eye Makeup & Accessories: top launches by corporation

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INDUSTRY COMMENT

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Yakult: targeting US demand for functional health, convenience

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NEWS

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Headlines

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Bulgari Group H1 revenue up 15%

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Burt's Bees teams up with John Galt Solutions

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TCV acquires stake in Intelligent Beauty

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Mannatech appoints new senior vice president

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Rexam's personal care division names new MD

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Apivita to set up new cosmetics plant

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Gold Canyon introduces new Emerge Total Response Therapy

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Deborah to launch more products - report

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P&G files lawsuit against Ultreo for false advertising

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Playtex's stockholders approve merger with Energizer

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Retailers set to offer GP services

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Beauty.com introduces new shopping tools

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Beauty Makers to distribute By Kilian

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Caswell-Massey acquired by investment firm

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Yves Saint Laurent Beaute appoints new vice president

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Taxi London to introduce new products in UK

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Chattem Q3 revenues up 51%

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Unilever recognized for environmental awareness

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Parlux appoints Rachlin as accounting firm

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Titan Global Holdings to expand nationwide distribution network

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Reckitt Benckiser to raise funds for Save the Children

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ASRC files patent suit against Dorco USA and Pace Shave

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BeeCeuticals launches new eco-friendly packaging

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Procter & Gamble launches new dish care product

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Titan board authorizes option to acquire USAD

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Beiersdorf to acquire 85% stake in C-Bons Hair Care

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Spectrum announces management changes

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Meredian acquires PHA technology from Procter & Gamble

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Idesa Parfums teams up with Spanish designer - report

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MedSpas to purchase skin care products manufacturer

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Kimberly-Clark to expand trial of two brands

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CCA Industries Q3 net income up

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Acuity Brands Q4 profits up

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Estee Lauder to launch Ultimate Youth Cream - report

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Tahitian Noni opens new product center in New York

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Parfum d'Image eyes acquisitions in US - report

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Sweet Success to increase shipments of GlucaSafe

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P&G's global HR officer to retire

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Unilever workers to strike over job cuts

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COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: LIZ CLAIBORNE

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Liz Claiborne and Li & Fung reach agreement on sale of assets

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Business Background

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SWOT Analysis

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Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Opportunities

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Threats

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Revenue Analysis

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APPENDIX

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Further Reading

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Index

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About MarketWatches

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About MarketWatches

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Editors

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Ask the analyst

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Datamonitor consulting

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Disclaimer

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List of Tables

 

Table 1: Leading global personal care launches by category, June-August 2007, plus growth compared to the same timescale the year before

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Table 2: Leading worldwide eye makeup & accessory launches by corporation, September 2006 - August 2007

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Table 3: Key Facts

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Table 4: SWOT Analysis

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List of Figures

 

Figure 1: Safeties Nature Nappy - Newborn; Infant; Crawler; Toddler

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Figure 2: GoodNites Sleep Boxers for Boys; GoodNites Sleep Boxers for Girls

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Figure 3: Frieling Zilopop Smell Killer Breath Cleanser

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Figure 4: Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Shampoo + Mask - Dry and Damaged Hair

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Figure 5: Avon Line 'N Design Eye Duo

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Figure 6: Children's Benadryl Perfect Measure Pre-Filled Single Use Spoons

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Figure 7: Perfumes: top fragrances in new launches

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Figure 8: Product claims: new personal care launches, June-August

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