The recently launched Beauty IOD Report series is quickly becoming a must-read for executives at leading personal care companies and at emerging, market-changing brands.  The Beauty IOD insight briefings are an essential helper for the busy executive because each one transforms a mountain of industry data into an quick, cohesive snapshot of what's happening in the beauty industry and why it's important.

This new essential resource:

• Delivers a concise, expertly edited snapshot of the topic.
• Features insights from leading influentials and experts
• Presents information in an easily-digestible format
• Provides context and relevance to the overwhelming amount available information.
• Simplifies data from a wide range of disparate information sources.

The Deal Book Edition (July 2008)
The Deal Book edition gives a comprehensive look at the climate for capital raising for beauty companies: the driving factors and players, the brands that are being funded, and the valuations they are receiving.  The report examines dozens of funded brands, strategic buyers and private equity firms looking for acquisitions.

Leading industry experts from Peter J. Solomon, Demeter Group, Highland Capital Partners and Twist new.brand.venture share insights on the deal climate and tips on how to best position your company and increase your odds. Seasoned entrepreneurs give their perspective on the fundraising process. 

Preview Table of Contents and Index of Companies.

Trends Edition (April 2008)
The premiere Trends edition provided an insider's look at the key product, demographic and distribution trends that are changing the face of the beauty industry today.

The trends include: Anti-Aging, Baby Boomers, Ethical Consumerism, Ethnic Minorities, Online Channel, Organics/Naturals, Physician Channel, Men's Grooming and Nutricosmetics.

Preview Table of Contents.

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