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The popular TV show “Glee” is coming out with a nail polish of its own, Women’s Wear Daily reported Tuesday.
Sephora plans to introduce a limited edition nail color collection in its stores in February under the beauty retailer’s Sephora by OPI brand, Robert Marick, executive vice president of Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products told the retail trade magazine in an interview. Get the full story »
The European Commission Wednesday cleared consumer-goods giant Unilever PLC to buy Sara Lee Corp.’s personal care unit, but stipulated that the antitrust approval depends on the sale of Sara Lee’s Sanex bath, shower and deodorants brand in Europe. Get the full story »
Unilever NV, one of the world’s largest makers of consumer products such as Dove soaps, Lipton teas and Ben & Jerry’s ice creams, Thursday reported third-quarter earnings rose 19 percent to $1.75 billion on sales growth, cost-cutting, and the weak euro, which more than offset higher raw materials costs.
Unilever said it expects to close a $1,85 billion purchase of Sara Lee’s personal care products division, which is being examined closely by European regulators, in the fourth quarter. It has also agreed to buy Alberto Culver, the U.S. maker of Noxzema, TRESemme and V05, for $3.7 billion. Get the full story »
