Cosmetics

Guthy-Renker Inks China Distribution Agreement

December 14, 2009

The Chinese marketing company Acorn International Inc. and U.S.-based Guthy-Renker have entered into an exclusive agreement for Acorn to market Sheer Cover cosmetics in China.



Japan's Shiseido Eyes 20% Growth In China

November 20, 2009

Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido has announced plans to introduce a new brand into China with the aim of gaining 20% growth in this market.



Watsons' New Concept Store Opens In Beijing

July 13, 2009

The health and beauty products retailer Watsons has opened a new concept store at U-town Lifestyle Center in Beijing.



Mannings Accelerates Expansion In Mainland China

May 13, 2009

Mannings, one of the largest health and beauty product chain store brands in Hong Kong, has announced its latest expansion plan and the company says it will increase the number of its outlets in mainland China to over 150 before the end of 2009.



Japan's Kanebo To Expand Business In China

April 30, 2009

Japanese cosmetics company Kanebo has announced that, after a year's expansion, its manufacturing plant in Shanghai has been formally completed.



Certain S. Korean LOCECN Cosmetics Recalled In China

April 15, 2009

Following the NUK baby powder case, South Korean LOCECN cosmetics have now been reported to contain the carcinogen actinolite and the Chinese distributor is recalling the suspect products.