May 30, 2008 | Bloomberg
U.S. Consumer Spending Probably Slowed as Confidence Sank to 28-Year Low
Consumer spending in the U.S. probably slowed as income gains weakened and confidence slumped to an almost 28-year low, economists said ahead of reports today.
William Lauder Receives Honorary Doctorate From FIT
William Lauder, president and chief executive officer of the Estee Lauder Cos. Inc., received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters at the commencement ceremony of the Fashion Institute of Technology, ...
Some beauty brands are their founders. There's no getting away from it - Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubenstein are two of the original examples, as was demonstrated in the ABC1 documentary The Powder and the ...
Kline puts lipstick theory to the test
Recent financial results from leading cosmetics firms have been mixed but historical data from Kline suggests the US downturn may give them reason for cheer.
Here's a scent that insists you celebrate life. PUFF Daddy, P. Diddy, Sean John, Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Colgate-Palmolive, Estee Lauder,...
Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today ' s interview is with senior analyst Steven Ralston, who discusses Colgate-Palmolive , Estee Lauder , Kraft Foods , Berkshire Hathaway and Altria Group .
“Makeup is an object that women take out of their handbag on frequent basis every day. There is social element showing that 'I use an international makeup brand instead of a regional or domestic brand'. That's when makeup catches up quickly”
By Jiang Jingjing Updated: 2008-05-19 09:25 No big parties, no shining stars. With a low-profiled marketing approach, cosmetic giant Estee Lauder Companies chose to recently hold a tasteful, glitz-free ... via China Daily
Bangles: Arm jewelry that sings
“Out of my mind; back in five minutes.”
Rather not say what's really on your mind? Then wear it on your wrist. Remind busybodies, 'You're not the boss of me.' Tell naysayers goodbye: 'Hasta la vista, Baby!' Warn everyone of your bad day: 'Out of my ... via News Press
“If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me for a matte lipstick, I'd be rich.”
POPPY KING AGE: 35 JOB: president and CEO of Lipstick Queen HOURS/WEEK: about 65, "but I never really switch off." TIME ON THE JOB: 17 years in the cosmetics industry, with six months off to write my book. via New York Daily News
Estee Lauder shares rise on 1st-quarter results, guidance
“We remain a bit more wary of the potential for a long-term margin recovery”
Shares of Estee Lauder Cos. rose on Thursday, after the cosmetics maker raised the lower part of its fiscal-year guidance, but one analyst said there was little to spur the share run-up. The New York company ... via International Business Times
Enjoying a beauty of a business
“The beauty business is fascinating”
When Gina Boswell left consulting 15 years ago to join Estee Lauder Cos. as a corporate strategist, she knew she'd made the right career decision. via Chicago Tribune
Estee Lauder Companies Presentation at Goldman Sachs Consumer...
The Est e Lauder Companies Inc. Group President, International, Cedric Prouv will speak at the Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium on Monday, May 12, 2008. via Earth Times
Movers roundup: AMD, Legg Mason
Shares of Legg Mason Inc. fell Tuesday after the investment manager said it lost more than $250 million in the fiscal fourth quarter as it set aside millions for possible bailouts of funds rattled by shaky ... via Boston Globe
Another Executive Leaves Est e Lauder
Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne has resigned as a group president at the Estee Lauder Cos. via VMSD
Wall Street seen flat; techs, consumer sector in focus
“Financials are in a bear market, and I think that will last some time”
Stocks are likely to open steady on Tuesday, pausing after the previous session's sharp sell-off, with investors looking ahead to results from the technology, housing and consumer sectors. via MSN Money
Lipstick Sales Pump Up During Shakey Times
That cute little $280 top may be getting passed over as the U.S. economy sours, but women may be buying more lipstick, market researchers say. via The Post Chronicle
Do women buy more lipstick when economy bad?
“You always think of the classic lipstick and stockings doing well in wartime.”
Last month, Betsy Stein made a beeline for Bloomingdale's to buy a shirt, but the Nanette Lepore top she found was $280. Stein, 33, a business manager for a classical music composer in Manhattan, told herself ... via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
As the Economy Tanks, Lipstick Sales Soar
The New York Times reports that as the economy tanks, lipstick sales are soaring. via ShoppingBlog.com
Estee Lauder Splits $400 Mil. Media Biz
Estee Lauder has split its global media account between MindShare and M2M. NEW YORK Cosmetics and perfume marketer Estee Lauder has split its $400 million global media account between WPP Group's MindShare, ... via Adweek