L'Oreal: solid growth

World leading cosmetics company L'Oreal [LORLY.PK] has maintained its impressive growth record announcing 2003 earnings growth of 16% to E1.49 billion. Driving forward with its sights on the Chinese market and the US ethnic market, as well as a sustained focus on new product development, L'Oreal faces a reasonable challenge in terms of making 2004 its 20th year of double digit growth.

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Gillette: biting into the whitening market

Gillette [G] will acquire the Rembrandt brand of at-home and professional teeth-whitening products from privately held Den-Mat in Q2 2004. By adding a full portfolio of tooth whitening products to its toothbrush oriented Oral-B brand, Gillette is hoping to capture a larger share of the oral care market.

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Gillette: the best man it can get

Gillette [G] has announced a 43% rise in pre-tax profits in Q1 2004, with sales in emerging markets playing a major role in the positive figures. Gillette's reported new marketing alliance with footballer David Beckham could prove an even bigger winner when it comes to tapping into the lucrative youth personal care market.

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Male grooming: US male personal hygiene market worth $8.1 billion by 2008

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Male grooming: US fragrance market to reach $5.3 billion by 2008

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Male grooming: US male haircare market to break $10 billion barrier by 2008

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On the move personal care: stunted growth on both sides of the Atlantic

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Personal care occasions: seniors are the growth group

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Male grooming: US share of personal care market value to decline at 3.2% per annum

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Male personal care: European market set for 4% growth

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