Archive for May, 2011

Cosmetics Stocks: Looking Good


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Clearly looking good is important to consumers, as stocks of cosmetics companies are going strong even during this anemic economic recovery.

Sparking creativity in teams: An executive’s guide


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Although creativity is often considered a trait of the privileged few, any individual or team can become more creative - better able to generate the breakthroughs that stimulate growth and performance.

PowerReviews Names Former Google Executive, Keith Adams, Chief Financial Officer


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
PowerReviews , a leading provider of award-winning social commerce solutions, has appointed former Google executive Keith Adams Chief Financial Officer .

PowerReviews Names Former Google Executive, Keith Adams, Chief Financial Officer


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
PowerReviews , a leading provider of award-winning social commerce solutions, has appointed former Google executive Keith Adams Chief Financial Officer .

5 Ways to Save on Your Summer Skincare


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Treating your skin right is so important all year round, although summer is an especially crucial time of year for smart skincare.

5 Ways to Save on Your Summer Skincare


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Treating your skin right is so important all year round, although summer is an especially crucial time of year for smart skincare.

Help Wanted: Ruby Tuesday, Goodyear and Gan Israel are Hiring


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Ruby Tuesday is hiring for many positions, including servers . For others looking for work, glance over these companies that are looking to fill various positions such as real estate agent and nurse supervisor.

Owner of Smooch Beauty Boutique expands Gaslight Village store


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Mia Walker has enjoyed teaching women to use makeup as an accessory at Smooch Beauty Boutique and is now adding space to showcase bright lipsticks and colorful eye shadows.

The supercharged Google utility you need to check out


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Google Commerce Search will enable retailers to display banners alongside search results to promote related offers Retailers can diminish the fear of experiencing a site search meltdown scenario with Google's ability to handle unusual traffic spikes The product recommendation capability can increase average order values by showing shoppers popular ...

Chris Noth the Face of Biotherm Homme in North America


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
New advertising campaign by renowned photographer Josh Olins MONTREAL , /CNW Telbec/ - Biotherm Homme, the world's leading men's skin care brand, renews its collaboration with Chris Noth as a spokesperson for the Force Supreme product line in .

Beauty industry honors Fergie fragrance


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Fergie's life just got a little more glamorous - in undertones of tuberose and leather - with her win of a Fifi award from the perfume industry for her scent Outspoken.

RBS to launch investment bank operations in China


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Royal Bank of Scotland is launching an investment banking push in China in an effort to cash in on the Beijing boom.

Microcap funds get more notice


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
The little guys can make you a lot of money. Stocks known as microcaps are likely to be in demand because many large companies expand by buying smaller ones.

Drive Thru: BMW, Audi Top Luxury Brands On Facebook


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
BMW, Clinique and Audi top a list of 100 prominent luxury brands on Facebook, according to a new study by digital think tank L2 and Facebook marketing firm Buddy Media.

Quick View


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Samsonite will join companies such as L'Occitane and luxury brands such as Prada and Coach that have targetted Hong Kong to raise their profile among Asian consumers or tap deep-pocketed investors to fund expansion in the region.

Samsonite kicks off Hong Kong IPO of up to $1.5 billion


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
The private equity-owned luggage maker aims to beat Prada to become the second international consumer product brand to list in Hong Kong after L'Occitane. Less than two years after completing a major financial restructuring to avert bankruptcy, Samsonite International is looking to become the second international consumer product brand to go public ...

Royal Bank of Scotland to launch investment banking operations in China


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Royal Bank of Scotland is launching an investment banking push in China in an effort to cash in on the Beijing boom.

Samsonite is closer to $1.5b HK Ipo


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
The Luggage maker Samsonite Group, backed by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, moved closer to its $1.5 billion Hong Kong initial public offering, setting an indicative range for the deal on Monday, as it bets on booming Asian demand for global consumer brands.

HK shares seen higher, MSCI rebalancing eyed


Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Hong Kong shares were seen extending gains on Tuesday supported by continued interest in banking shares and energy counters, in particular coal producers which are expected to benefit from strong demand amid a power shortage in China.

Herbal Balms that Soothe and Heal


Monday, May 30th, 2011
People have been using herbal remedies for centuries. Like other things, herbal remedies go in and out of popularity.

Samsonite may raise US$1.5b in IPO


Monday, May 30th, 2011
SAMSONITE International SA, the luggage maker backed by London-based CVC Capital Partners Ltd, may raise as much as HK$11.7 billion in an initial public offering in Hong Kong, a sale document showed yesterday.

Samsonite sets price range for $1.5 billion HK Ipo: sources


Monday, May 30th, 2011
Luggage maker Samsonite, backed by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners , moved closer to a $1.5 billion Hong Kong initial public offering, setting an indicative range for the deal on Monday as it bet on booming Asian demand for global consumer brands.

Ulta: 3 Reasons Why Investors Would Pay Extra


Monday, May 30th, 2011
Is 48x earnings too pricey for Ulta? Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. has seen its share prices rising at an accelerated pace since issuing Q3 2010 guidance .

Stalking Beauty


Monday, May 30th, 2011
L'Oreal, Lancome, Dior, ChanelFrench beauty products may still carry that cachet of sophistication and all-around ooh-la-la, but Americans in Paris are not completely satisfied with the city's pricey potions.

Retailers Offer Apps With a Catalog Feel


Monday, May 30th, 2011
Published: Monday, May 30, 2011 at 5:10 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, May 30, 2011 at 5:10 a.m. Mia Sara, 43, a Manhattan transplant in Los Angeles, misses window shopping in New York, but has found a replacement - shopping on her iPad.

Samsonite luggages are displayed during an investors’ luncheon presentation in Hong Kong


Monday, May 30th, 2011
Samsonite will join companies such as L'Occitane and luxury brands such as Prada SpA and Coach that have targeted Hong Kong to raise their profile among Asian consumers or tap deep-pocketed investors to fund expansion in the region.

Tiffany & Co has a Relatively High Price To Forward Sales Ratio in…


Monday, May 30th, 2011
Tiffany & Co has a Relatively High Price To Forward Sales Ratio in the Specialty Stores Industry Posted 07:58 AM ET May 30, 2011 News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the five companies in the Specialty Stores industry with the highest Price To Forward Sales ratios.

Samsonite sets price range for Hong Kong IPO


Monday, May 30th, 2011
Luggage maker Samsonite, backed by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, moved closer to its $1.5 billion Hong Kong initial public offering, setting an indicative range for the deal on Monday as it bet on booming Asian demand for global consumer brands.

Samsonite moves closer to IPO


Monday, May 30th, 2011
Luggage maker Samsonite, backed by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners , moved closer to its $1.5 billion Hong Kong initial public offering, setting an indicative range for the deal today as it bet on booming Asian demand for global consumer brands.

Trib Tested: Ouidad Shine Glaze Serum


Monday, May 30th, 2011
The claim: This finishing product smooths and polishes hair to fight frizz and static while reflecting light to add luminosity and glass-like shine.

Beauty Industry Honors Fergie and Her Fragrance


Monday, May 30th, 2011
The London News.Net Monday 30th May, 2011 Fergie's life just got a little more glamorous -- in undertones of tuberose and leather -- with her win of a Fifi award from the perfume industry for her scent Outspoken.

Samsonite May Raise $1.5 Billion in Hong Kong, Terms Show


Monday, May 30th, 2011
Samsonite International SA, the luggage maker backed by London-based CVC Capital Partners Ltd., may raise as much as HK$11.7 billion in an initial public offering in Hong Kong, a sale document showed.

Arlington office park is sold to buyer of distressed properties


Monday, May 30th, 2011
Sandra Baker Houston-based KTAO Partners Ltd., owner of the Arlington Oaks Office Park in east Arlington since 1994, has sold the property to a local investor group, One Oak Over the Line Llc.The group is headed by Gary Walker, president of Skywalker Property Partners, the managing partner for a commercial real estate investment fund called The ...

Samsonite H.K. IPO to Raise Up to $1.5 Billion


Monday, May 30th, 2011
Samsonite International SA, the luggage maker backed by London-based CVC Capital Partners Ltd., is selling stock in an initial public offering that may raise up to HK$11.7 billion , terms for the deal show.

Hussein Chalayan to Launch Fragrance


Monday, May 30th, 2011
The unisex scent, called Airborne, will come out in July. Launch Slideshow Posted May 27, 2011 OPI and Serena Williams are announcing their latest lacquers in the Glam Slam collection, under the name Glam Slam England.

HIT Vendors Scramble for Positioning


Monday, May 30th, 2011
The rate of health information technology acquisitions took a nosedive in recession year 2009, along with everything else.

Private labels are back in fashion


Sunday, May 29th, 2011
Items from new apparel brand Bar III are flying off Macy's shelves, with young fashionistas grabbing the line's floral dresses and sheer ruffled blouses.

In Hindsight: Apple, Google, Tesla — and friending your Prius?


Sunday, May 29th, 2011
Most prominently, the Apple Store replaced the paper tags next to Macs and other products with iPads.

Effortless beauty in the New Orleans heat


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
With May temperatures hitting 90+ degrees, New Orleans is in for some brutally hot, sultry summer weather.

Sephora Opens Doors at Mohegan Sun


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Mostly cloudy this morning...then becoming mostly sunny. Widespread fog this morning.

Microcap stocks have a unique appeal


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
The little guys can make you a lot of money. Stocks known as microcaps are likely to be in demand because many large companies expand by buying smaller ones.

Sephora Opens Doors at Mohegan Sun


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
It was early Friday morning at Mohegan Sun when the ladies who love makeup and a few token men started to line up outside Sephora for its grand opening.

How to Apply Blush Properly


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Blush helps to make your beautiful face glow and look alive. Application is fairly straightforward but it's important to get it right to avoid overdoing the look.

Seeking a Montreal fashion fix


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
"Versace who?" joked Stephen Reitman, president of the retail chain, when asked about the marketing might of H&M and its designer collaborations.

Seeking a fashion fix


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
"Versace who?" joked Stephen Reitman, president of the retail chain, when asked about the marketing might of H&M and its designer collaborations.

Allure Readers’ Choice Awards


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
The below are the picks of readers of Allure Magazine. It's obvious from reading this list that ya'all really love Maybelline and M.A.C. Read on for the winners of all the makeup categories.

Solazyme’s solid IPO shows investor appetite for tech stocks


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Harrison Dillon, president and chief technology officer at Solazyme, Inc, holds a petri-dish of algae, at their office in South San Francisco, Calif., Friday, March 20, 2009.

Biz Break: Bay Area biofuel IPO: Solazyme climbs 15% in debut


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Harrison Dillon, president and chief technology officer at Solazyme, Inc, holds a petri-dish of algae, at their office in South San Francisco, Calif., Friday, March 20, 2009.

Market Report, “Direct Selling in Morocco”, published


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
In 2010, it held an 83% share of total direct selling value. Sales are mostly driven by the performance of Oriflame Maroc SARL and Avon Products Inc.

Solazyme rises 15% in debut


Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Another day, another solid stock market debut by a Silicon Valley technology company.