January 2013

Few women will categorize cosmetics as a non-essential; while beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, it never hurts to look glamorous and/or professional at all times. Most women would also agree that shopping for cosmetics is fun – what is there to not love about trying on different lipstick colors, new shades

It’s one of the many wonderful times of year again, when living in a multi-cultural society like Malaysia really pays off, and people of all creeds, colours and religions share in each other’s celebrations.  These times are also key trading periods for suppliers and retailers alike.  So why, oh why, do we, as an industry,

There’s something terribly disturbing happening in retail stores around the world. The companies that manufacture the products on the shelves are frequently losing money while the retailers themselves are making profits. Despite all of the efforts of consumer marketers, shopper marketers and key account managers, despite the investment in consumer research and insight, many manufacturers

Many consumer goods companies are in the throes of business planning as the new year  commences. Before you decide what you’re going to present to your customer, you might need to make some changes. If last year’s plan didn’t deliver the results you’d hoped, this is the perfect time to start fresh—beginning with a new