Carrefour: secures Argentinean connection

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Lip make-up: Argentinean sales set to rise

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Avon: cutting more than just corners

While the US downturn has had some negative impact on Avon, the direct beauty retailer's biggest problem has been the economic instability in Argentina. With that market unlikely to recover anytime soon, Avon will need to accelerate the time-to-market of its new business initiatives if it is to maintain earnings growth this year.

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Lloyds TSB: looking at some home improvements

After several disposals in the last year, Lloyds TSB's [LLOY.L] Argentine sale would be yet more evidence of its decision to focus on its core UK market. While cutting back in countries where the bank has limited potential makes sense, Lloyds TSB should not necessarily expect an easy time in its home market.

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Latin American skincare: target the young guns

Rising economic wealth and a preoccupation for personal appearance makes Latin America a burgeoning region for skincare offerings. Datamonitor's ConsumerGraphics database highlights how young adults represent a key target group for both now and the future. Focusing on increasing male usage also appears to be a key growth opportunity.

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Royal & SunAlliance: securing itself a place in the sun

The acquisition of Cruz del Sur enables Royal & SunAlliance to increase its market share in Chile from 6.4% to 22%, making it the market leader. This deal only serves to strengthen its position in Latin America where it already has substantial operations.

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New drinks review: coffee, but not as we know it

For decades consumers have been content to drink their tea and coffee in the traditional way; hot with milk, and with little variation from the traditional formulas. Now, however, manufacturers are keen to exploit the rise in demand for healthier alternatives, with Productscan Online reporting on a self-cooling ready-to-drink tea and a coffee made not with coffee beans, but with ramon nuts...

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New household goods review: taking the heat out of the ironing

Growing consumer interest in air fresheners has prompted an influx of new products that not only fragrance a room, but provide additional benefits, as reported by Productscan Online. With the recent release of a plugin that projects a light show and a gel freshener whose container closes when it gets too hot, consumers have no excuse for less than fragrant smelling rooms.

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New household goods review: a fresh approach for toilet seats

Productscan has recorded a variety of novel air freshening products this month, perhaps the most unusual of which is a toilet seat which features a built-in air freshener. Meanwhile, P&G has developed a new washing-up liquid which has an air freshener attached to its base. The introduction of these products demonstrates that there are new opportunities to fragrance nearly every room of the house.

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Falklands oil: stand-off over sovereignty could mean lost opportunities

The ongoing dispute between the UK and Argentina over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands is hampering development of important oil and gas resources. The disagreement threatens both development and economic gain and, unless resolved, will lead to a significant lost opportunity. Argentina must look beyond the current dispute and approach the drilling operations as a boon for the economy.

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