L’Oreal Acquires Pacific Bioscience Laboratories

Clarisonic Acquisition Will Boost L’Oreal’s Innovation Capacity in Cosmetic Devices L’Oréal announced the acquisition of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, the market leader in the rapidly growing area of sonic skin care devices. The move gives L’Oréal access to patented sonic skin care technology enabling the company to acquire strategic positions in the quickly emerging skin care … Read more

Beauty and personal care in Romania – report

Euromonitor International, one of the leading providers of global business intelligence and strategic market analysis, has recently published a new report about beauty and personal care in Romania. According to the report, the Romanian beauty and personal care market continued to grow in 2010 reaching a value of RON 3,940.5 million, although at a slower … Read more

Augmented reflection: Personal Data Mirror

New York Times Lab Mirror Personal Data Mirror, dubbed by R&D “augmented reflection“, is a natural user interface that creates a more seamless integration of computers into our everyday environments. The R&D Lab’s Reveal is a “magic” digital mirror platform that designed to explore how the relationship between information and the self is evolving and … Read more

Yoga Retreats Announced by Four Seasons Resort Maui for 2012

Four Seasons Resort Maui’s Unforgettable Events is a series of one-of-a-kind experiences scheduled throughout 2012. The calendar of events continues to grow with Celebrated LA-based Instructor Kathryn Budig, February 27 to March 3 and World Renowned David Swenson and Shelley Washington Return for Ashtanga Yoga, June 13 to 17 Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, … Read more

European Commission to support the European luxury fashion industry

European Commission to promote luxury goods European luxury sector – “a key driver of sustainable growth” The European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA) has welcomed a proposal by the European Commission to support the European luxury fashion industry. The European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance is composed of the five major European luxury goods … Read more

Forecasts in food for 2012 – Hottest Trends and Predictions

Ethnic food trends for 2012 Preview of the Hottest Trends and Predictions in Restaurants Trendspotting analysts Andrew Freeman & Co., based in San Francisco, issued the forecasts in food for 2012. Exciting, creative takes on modern Thai cuisine are becoming some of the hottest destinations in town as diners become more adventurous and love the … Read more