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The article discusses the impact of a Republican-dominated United States (U.S.) Senate and House of Representatives on Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA). Topics discussed include the results of the Midterm elections in November 2014, Representative John Boehner of Ohio and Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as House and Senate leaders respectively, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions that handle PTA issues.

The article features different skin care products for men. The top 10 brands in U.S. department stores are Clinique Skin Supplies for Men, Aramis Lab Series, Zirh, Anthony Logistics for Men, Clarins Men, Biotherm Homme, Jack Black, Origins, Shiseido Men and Frédéric Fekkai, according to New Product Development. Leading brands in different categories are also presented.

This article presents information on the eventual extension of holiday season sales in retail stores in the U.S. in 2005. Many department store retailers anticipate business to be late, and predict the final weekend before Christmas to be earn the strongest sales of the season. Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's in New York have been releasing new products such as perfumes for Christmas shoppers.

Reports on the profits posted by the U.S. department store fragrance business as of September 2005. Increase in fragrance launches; Factors that influenced the rise of total fragrance sales; List of upcoming fall launches led by the celebrity scents.

Discusses the impact of the holiday season on several fragrances which have been launched by retailers in the U.S. in December 2004. Success of the Curious Britney Spears fragrance; Increase in sales of the men's fragrance at retailer Marshall Field's; Marketing strategy on classic fragrance lines.

The article focuses on the American Bar Association's (ABA) Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Leadership Academy. Topics discussed include candidates of the academy being invited to the section meetings of TIPS and given leadership roles in TIPS subcommittees; comments of Jason M. Pannu, a graduate from the academy, on making professional connections during the program, and comments of another graduate Tasha C. Blakney on getting a broader reach into ABA through the program.

The article reports on the increase in the sales of color cosmetics brands at department stores in the U.S. in 2005. Showing strength were alternative and makeup-artist brands such as MAC Cosmetics and Bobbi Brown. The eyes and lips segment of face cosmetics all experienced increase in sales. According to a study by beauty industry expert with the NPD Group Karen Grant, artist and alternative brands have gained substantial ground, in which almost one of every three dollars spent on prestige makeup products goes to them.

The article forecasts the changes in the international cosmetics industry in 2006. Several foreign cosmetics retailers are establishing business in the U.S. It is expected that consolidation and mergers of corporation will increase within the French perfumes industry. Major cosmetics players in the U.S. will also launch several products in 2006.

Features two barbershops in the U.S. Concept of the Bishops Barbershop owned by Leo Rivera in Portland, Oregon; Services offered at Floyd's Barbershop owned by Tom and Bill O'Brien in Los Angeles, California.

Presents several fragrances to be launched in the U.S. in fall 2005. Guess by Parlux; Jennifer Lopez Live by Lancaster Group Worldwide; David Beckham Instinct by Coty Inc. INSET: Celebrities Unite to Boost Mass Fragrance.

Reports on the strong sales posted by the department store fragrance business in the U.S. during the 2004 Christmas Season. Fragrance products that performed well in the market; Market influence of celebrities on the fragrance product, according to Thia Breen, executive vice president of cosmetics for the Federated Merchandising Division; Portfolio of scents that will be launched in the spring of 2005.

Focuses on the trend in celebrity fragrances and advertising campaigns in the U.S. as of October 2004. Samples of business success attributed to celebrity power; Examples of men's fragrances; Factors that affect the business at Bloomingdale's.

Highlights the annual FiFi Award ceremonies held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City in 2004. Celebrity guests at the event who seemed interested in the fragrance market; Awards received by Ralph Lauren Fragrances and Coty Beauty U.S.; Other fragrance designers and brands that were honored at the event.

Analyzes the recovery of the women's fragrance market in the United States as exemplified by the flat sales increases during Mother's Day season in May 2004. Previous decrease sales statistics during the season; Unexpected satisfactory performance of the fragrance business in 2004; Most in-demand fragrance brands.

Reports on the deal between Beyoncé Knowles with Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., a beauty licensee of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. in the cosmetics industry in the U.S. Advertisement for a new Hilfiger women's fragrance; Goal for the new fragrance; Estimation on the price tag for Knowles for the deal.

Presents the winners of the Cosmetics Executive Women's annual award in Waldorf Astoria, New York. Number of awards received by Lancôome USA; Award given to Estée Lauder Cos.; Presentation of the Roche's Beauty of Giving Award to television personality Ann Curry. INSET: THE 2003 CEW AWARD WINNERS..

The article reports that prestige beauty stores in the U.S. are doing good business as the Christmas holiday season is approaching in the country. According to Karen Grant, vice president and global industry analyst at NPD Group Inc., sales of total prestige beauty in U.S. department stores are now 3 percent ahead in comparison with the same in 2009. Last year at this time, prestige beauty were seven percent down which shows that they have increased by ten percent now.

The article reports that Kérastase launched its Kérastase Homme hair care and styling aids retail line, Capital force, in 1,200 salons in the U.S. It states that the name, Capital Force, is about preserving thinning hair and capital, and the products are based on taurine system, that keeps the health bulb healthy. It mentions that the range is divided into 3 disciplines, including cleanse, treat, and style.

The article reports that Clarins Group USA has launched its spring color cosmetics on October 26, 2010 and has signed makeup artist Pati Dubroff as its celebrity beauty artist. As reported by market sources, the U.S. arm of France-based Groupe Clarins, the firm accounts for about 47 percent of the firm's total U.S. sales. According to Jonathan Zrihen, president of North America at Clarins Group, the firm aims to build its U.S. makeup business from 18 to 20 percent to 30 percent in coming years.

The article offers information about women country musician of the U.S. who signed a deal to appear in an advertisement campaign for Olay, a Procter & Gamble-owned brand. It states that the new product is meant to target a younger women who is not ready to use anti-ageing products. Chris Heirt, marketing director for Olay states that Underwood was chosen to be the face of Olay as it matched the principles of Olay. Underwood revealed that she has been using Olay products for almost a decade.

The article reports on the partnership of Tweezerman International LLC and Benefit Cosmetics LLC in the U.S. to develop a four-item line called Tweezerman for Benefit. It states that the initiative is intended to complement the expansion of Benefit's Brow bar concept aside form showcasing the brand's assortment of beauty products. It notes that the cobranded product line includes two pairs of tweezers, a brow shaping brush, and a procurl curler.

The article reports on the increase in profits by 19 percent for Walgreen Co. in the first quarter of 2009 in the U.S. It states that the net income rose from 408 million dollars in 2008 to 489 million dollars in 2009. According to Greg Wasson, chief executive officer of Walgreen, the company will continue to generate strong cash flow which has a significant effect on the investments.

The article reports on the launch of the Eva by Eva Longoria Scent which was developed by Falic Fashion Group in the U.S. According to Eval Longoria Parker, L'oreal Paris front woman, the new fragrance for women is light and fresh to prevent skin irritations. It mentions the constituents of the fragrance which include neroli, bergamot and sheer jasmine.

The article reports on the positive outlook by U.S. fragrance and beauty product retailers in the holiday of 2009. Bloomingdale's Inc. vice president Howard Kreitzman has stated that the company is projecting more positive since the sales have strengthened for both men's and women fragrances. Meanwhile, Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises Inc. general merchandise manager Deborah Walters said that customers are responding to special and unique gifts.

The article reports on the improvements made by Max Lab Series (Max LS) in the U.S. It notes that improvements consist of profile and a new Web site development to grow sales. According to Veronique Gabai-Pinsky, global president of Aramis and Designer Fragrances, BeautyBank and IdeaBank at Estee Lauder, the firm targets more mature consumer while focusing in repairing skin than preventing the appearance of aging. It mentions that sirtuin technology is used for dermatology processes.

The article discusses the business performance of International Flavors & Frangrances Inc. based on its third-quarter profits in the U.S. The company reports that its profit were down by 8.5 percent due to restructuring process and other charges. Meanwhile, former executive officer (CEO) Robert M. Amen elaborates that the adjusted earnings per share has down to 82 cents compared to the 74 cents in the previous year.

The article reports on the launching of Care Line Man, the first line of hair care products and styling aids designed for men by Keune Haircosmetics BV in the U.S. Accordingly, the range of products could generate first-year retail sales volume of 3 million dollars to $4 million dollars. It further notes that the hair care line has so far reached sales in excess of 500,000 dollars.

The article reports that men's salon products marketer American Crew Inc. gets into the hair thickening business with Trichology Hair Recovery System in the U.S. According to American Crew Inc. founder David Raccuglia, the Trichology Hair Recovery System is carried in American Crew's full distribution of 25,000- plus salons in the U.S. Raccuglia stresses that they are getting into prescriptive care rather than styling and aims to provide the best products in helping men maintain their hair.

The article reports that Bloomingdale's Inc. has unveiled its new beauty floor in the U.S. It states that the department has video screens flashing messages from every angle and the high-tech and innovative nature of the counter is palpable. According to Clarins USA president and chief executive officer (CEO) Jonathan Zrihen, the two treatment cabines in his 230-square-foot space features sliding partitions and a central rotating divider for privacy.

The article reports on the launch of men's and women's scents from Black Fleece, the retailer's clothing collection designed by Thom Browne. It states that the duo called Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers Eau de Toillete for Men and Eau de Parfum for Women is being produced in collaboration with Brooks Bros.' fragrance licensee, Inter Parfums Inc, marking their second fragrance initiative. Moreover, the scents will be initially carried in only 50 Brooks Bros. stores in the U.S.

The article reports that the new fragrance brand called Yesod has rolled out men's and women's scents in the U.S. and aims to attain a foothold in the market. It states that the signature masterbrand was launched in 2008 at points of sale in Israel including at retailer Avi Luvaton and in Norway. According to Thomas Burke, business manager for the brand, he expected that the scent could be carried in as many as 100 doors in the U.S.

The article reports that Salvatore Ferragamo Italia SpA is planning to enter the fragrance business in the U.S. with the launch of a new fragrance line, the Tuscan Soul Lifestyle Home Collection in September 2009. It is a part of an old collection Tuscan Soul eau de toilette which generated more than 300,000 dollars in retail sales. Alison Civale, sales and marketing manager for Ferragamo Parfums USA, says that they are trying to build a new customer base for this lifestyle collection.

The article reports on the plan of Sisley Americas to launch a new cosmetic product called Supremÿa in the U.S. It states that the Supremÿa is a night cream worth 750 dollars designed to last three to four months. Arnaud Naintré, president of Sisley Americas, the company is ready to launch the product after seven years of research and despite the tough economic condition.

The article reports that Molton Brown Ltd. will introduce a range of 23 products to boost its men's business. The firm's group marketing director Amy Nelson-Bennett said that men's is a dominant part of the business and it has grown over the years. The firm operates 60 stores globally, including 50 in Great Britain and six in the U.S. The skin care collection includes Deep-clean Mineral Ions Facewash and Skin-clear Jade Face Exfoliator.

The article reports that a new skin care line called Kyoku for men is being introduced in the U.S. It is stated that Asim Akhtar, founder of Kyoku, got inspiration to create the line after travels to Japan. He visited a village two hours from Tokyo called Yuzuri Hara, which is known as the village of long life. According to Akhtar, a medical doctor, the villagers' longevity is due to diet, which includes bamboo shoots and starchy potatoes.

The article reports on the sales performances of fragrances in the first quarter of 2009 in the U.S. It has been observed that the sales of the prestige fragrances have decline which contrasts the sales of high priced scents. High-priced scents have better sales compared in 2008. Moreover, an increase in the sales of high-price fragrance and make-up proves the product to be considered as a need.

The article reports that the beauty business in the U.S. has been badly affected by the current global recession. NPD Group Inc. informs that the total beauty sales has dropped by 3% to $8.38 billion in 2008, and that the beauty business is no longer recession resistant. It informs that the fragrance market was the worst affected, declining by 6% to $2.68 billion. Industry analyst Karen Grant says that the economic realities of 2008 have created fundamental shifts in the behavior of consumers.

The article reports on the plan of the Australian men's skin care line Eshu Eyes in extending their business on the American market in 2009. It states that the brand is also in the middle of an initiative to create a four-item product assortment. It quotes that Eshu founder John Mount has a goal of increasing distribution of its products to hundreds of American markets within one year. According to industry sources, Eshu brings on yearly turnover of $350,000.

The article reports on Groupe Clarins' plan to enhance its Clarins Men business in the U.S. It aims to increase the business by 50 percent in 2009 with the addition of five new facial skin care products. It notes that its new items feature new formulations packaging. Caroline Pieper-Vogt says the men's skin care advances and men's knowledge of skin care. It points out that its primary packaging features a clear outlet layer and a combination lending depth to the appearance of the items.

The article focuses on the expansion of makeup artist Michael Marcus' color cosmetics line in the U.S. He aims to double his distribution at Dillard's by fall of 2009. He predicts that the line could be carried at about a third of its locations. He is expected to enhance his color cosmetics assortment in April. He also counts some socialites and celebrities among his clients.

The article reports on the fifth annual Beyond Beauty fund-raising dinner of industry executives for the James E. Marshall OCD Foundation held on February 5, 2009 in the U.S. The foundation was named after Marshall who died from complications of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The event has raised more than $1 million used to finance OCD research and treatment.

The article reports on the increase of profits of Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 in the U.S. Profits grew from $14.3 million in 2007 to $16.1 million during the period. President and chief executive officer (CEO) Gary Winterhalter expresses that the company's sales slightly increase despite the economic crisis.

The article reports on the launching of skin care collection by Bulgari SpA in the U.S. The Italian jeweler is set to launch the collection of 15 precious gem-infused skin care items including Precieuse, Lumiere and Cleansing. According to Bulgari, the entire collection contains gem essences like sapphires, tourmaline, malachite and citrine.

The article reports that men's wear fashion designer John Varvatos will launch his third men's perfume called Artisan which is scheduled in March 2009 in an effort to boost his fragrance business in the U.S. According to market sources, Varvatos' Artisan project could push fragrance to about 46.4 percent of net sales. It notes that Artisan designed with fragrance of Sicilian clementines, Mexican winter mandarin oranges, as well as Spanish marjoram and Greek lavendin.

The article reports that tennis star Serena Williams has been signed as the newest spokeswoman for Mission Skincare, the seven-month-old personal care brand. The tennis star joins a bevy of Mission Skincare athletes, including basketball players Steve Nash and Carmelo Anthony, soccer star Mia Hamm and triathlete Sarah Haskins who all receive royalties.

The article reports on developments surrounding the women's fashion industry in the U.S. It presented information concerning development made by various companies in the country. In addition, it discussed efforts made by notable people in industry implementing changes that would benefit both the manufacturers, consumers and fashion companies.

The article offers information on the expansion of First American Brands' product collection in the U.S. The company add the Bill Blass Couture fragrance collection to its line, including four scents named with numerals, like Couture 6, Couture 7 and Couture 8, which were inspired by a colorful red floral-print dress shown in Blass' fall 2008 presentation.

The article reports on the business plans of By Kilian, a company that manufactures perfumes, to expand its business in the U.S. The first plan is to launch an eighth scent on September 2009. There are also plans to expand By Kilian's existing distribution at Saks Fifth Avenue. Industry sources estimate that with the new strategic initiatives, retail sales of the brand could expand from 3 million euros in 2008 to 8 million euros in 2009.