ReportersNotebook — Beauty Care, 12/10/12
SUPPLIER NEWS — Not Your Mother’s hair care is further expanding its distribution by adding Ricky’s NYC to its retail mix.
As of mid-November, Ricky’s NYC had brought in Not Your Mother’s full line of hair care in all its retail stores, as well as its online store. There are more than 11,500 retail locations in the United States currently selling Not Your Mother’s.
Panasonic has introduced a toothbrush to its line of compact personal care products for women. The new EW-DS90 series of battery-operated compact toothbrushes joins its existing lineup of compact body shavers, facial hair trimmers and heated eyelash curlers. The toothbrush — designed to fit in a purse, makeup bag or pocket — offers three types of bristles, including triple-edged, flat and extra-fine.
Prestige Cosmetics has introduced a new line, Total Intensity, which features high-intensity pigments, extended wear and color technology. According to Gisele Candito, SVP Prestige Cosmetics, the Total Intensity’s “fierce colors and uniqueness” add a new element to the Prestige brand. The new collection includes eight long-wearing eye shadows, six liquid liners, 10 smudge-proof pencil eye liners and mascara.
EOS (Evolution of Smooth) is expanding its product portfolio with the launch of its new 24-hour moisturizing shaving cream. Packed with natural conditioning oils, shea butter and antioxidants vitamins C and E, the new EOS moisturizing shave cream promises to provide a closer shave, help prevent razor bumps and nourish skin for 24 hours. The shaving cream is available in several fragrances, as well as fragrance-free for sensitive skin. The price is about $3.49.
Spectrum Brands Holdings has acquired a 56% interest in Shaser Bioscience, a privately held developer of energy-based, aesthetic dermatological technology for home use devices, for $50 million in cash. Spectrum Brands is creating a new consumables business within Remington to focus on developing a full line of energy-based, companion aesthetic dermatology devices and companion products using Shaser Bioscience technology to address the demand for skin care solutions for conditions, including unwanted signs of aging, acne and blemishes, spider veins and other retail aesthetic applications to be announced in the future.
Procter & Gamble’s Head & Shoulders has announced that Argentinean soccer player Lionel (Leo) Messi is appearing in a series of ads designed specifically to reach U.S. Hispanic males. Throughout the campaign in the United States, Messi will be promoting the line Refresh for Men through TV and online ads. Head & Shoulders Refresh for Men is infused with natural mint extract to provide a cool refreshing clean and up to 100% flake-free hair, the company stated.
Kimberly-Clark has appointed former Kraft Foods executive Michael Hsu as president of North America consumer products, succeeding Robert Abernathy, who announced his intent to retire after more than 30 years with the company. Hsu joins K-C from Kraft Foods, where he most recently served as EVP and chief commercial officer.
RETAILER NEWS — Ulta Beauty has announced that Michael MacDonald, president and CEO of DSW, a branded footwear and accessories retailer, has been appointed to its board. MacDonald joins the board with more than 30 years of experience in the retail industry, with expertise in merchandising, marketing, store operations and finance. Prior to joining DSW in 2009, MacDonald served for three years as chairman and CEO of ShopKo Stores.