How TikTok is proving beauty is more than skin deep
Social media smarts and a sense of humour are highly profitable for a new breed of ‘skinfluencer’
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Royal treatment for pets, despite a turbulent economy
Man’s best friend gets the royal treatment, despite recessionary woes The pet marketis worth more than $49 billion in 2012, up 15% since 2007, according to the latest report issued by Mintel. Pets are often looked upon as a four-legged member of the family. This fact have produced consistent gains in the retail sales of … Read more
India – a major chocolate focus as the other markets begin to slow
Love of chocolate booming in India India emerges as fastest growing market for Western confectionery chocolate On 13 November, India fetes Hindu holiday Diwali, the festival of lights. For five days, India is celebrating with banquets and feasts that include desserts and chocolate. Chocolate consumption in India has almost doubled since 2008, with sales of … Read more
Kinetique – key beauty & personal care trend of the year
Encompassing electricity and energy in beauty: Mintel beauty & personal care forecasts Kinetique as key trend for 2012 According to Mintel Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) the key trend set to impact global beauty consumers in 2012 is Kinetique. and “beauty that’s plugged in”, “Beauty that’s plugged in” trend is set to drive innovation in … Read more