Spa trends for 2012

Spa trends for 2012: report 2012 will see an increase of historic wellness, quick fix treatments and branded spa experiences, says The Spa Association’s (SPAA) predictions. A large demographic of spa-going population is rapidly aging and requiring services that truly cater to very specific needs. While “Baby Boomers” are a demographic group they aren’t alike … Read more

Trendspotting: 100 Things to Watch in 2012

100 Things to Watch in 2012: JWT’s LIST JWT, the world’s best-known marketing communications brand, released its list of 100 Things to Watch in 2012. “Many of the items on our list reflect broader economic, environmental, technological and social developments we’ve been tracking, while others have potential to ladder up to bigger trends,” says Ann … Read more

Bulgari becomes first Italian RJC-Responsible Jewellery Council member

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announced that BULGARI, one of the world’s most famous jewellery Houses, is the first Italian Member to achieve certification, meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC’s Member Certification System. “Bulgari now occupies a very special position to act as a role model within … Read more

Bocuse d’Or USA 2012 Finalists

2012 Bocuse d’Or USA Competition Finalists are Chosen! Bocuse d’Or USA announced the American chef-team to represent the biennial Bocuse d’Or Cuisine Contest in 2013. Meet the Finalists for the upcoming USA Competition: Bill Bradley, Danny Cerqueda, Jeffrey Lizotte, Richard Rosendale. To read about the finalists click here. On January 28 and 29, the chefs … Read more

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

The largest Burberry flagship in South-Eastern Europe to open in Bucharest in March 2012

The first Burberry store in Bucharest to open in March 2012 The first Burberry store in Romania and the largest in South-Eastern Europe will open in Bucharest on March 2012. Situated on Luterana street, the 440 square meters space was chosen including for the possibility of a 1,000 meters facade. The largest Burberry store in … Read more