09.18.09
Same Season: More Hope
Another summer has rolled around and it’s as hot and humid as last year. And the economy is still somewhat uncertain and the threat of terrorism is still real, but not quite as pressing as a year ago. Things seem to be looking up.
Of course, if you are one of those who lost a job in the past 12 months, the economy is still stagnating, but if you are employed and healthy, things seem to be OK. The nation’s mood is said to be cautiously optimistic and fragrance marketers are hoping that consumers will be ready to shop for new scents soon (p. 30).
Those firms and fragrances that were recognized with The Fragrance Foundation’s 31st annual FiFi awards (p. 34) certainly have reason to be pleased and optimistic.
The home fragrance industry (p. 44) is growing and expanding well beyond candles and traditional aerosol sprays. And companies (p. 48) that provide outsourcing services—research to manufacturing, filling to distribution—are adding to plants and running overtime shifts.
All in all, the cosmetics, fragrances and personal care industry seems to be “business as usual,” as consumers buy necessities such as soap, shampoo and toothpaste and indulge themselves with new lipsticks, creams and fragrances.
It’s time to schedule flights and hotels for fall markets—HBA 2003 (p. 8) is shaping up to be one to be sure to attend.
Cosmetic Packaging & Design is again co-sponsoring HBA’s International Package Design Awards competition. We hope to see everyone at the Industry Awards Dinner opening night.
Our second annual Buyers Guide (beginning on p. 57) appears in this issue. We hope you find it a useful resource. Watch our Website www.CosmeticPackagingandDesign where the Buyers Guide will also be appearing soon.
Remember the snows of February and enjoy the sun of summer.
