First Issue, Trends Edition, Offered Free-of-Charge for Beauty Industry Professionals
NEW YORK, NY, April 15, 2008 -- Periscope Solutions, a provider of consulting and information management services, and Tripple Red, a branding and design agency, together launch the Beauty IOD Report series, a collection of insight briefings that provide a unique look at the beauty industry value chain such as sales/distribution, product development, marketing and M&A. The first issue, the Trends Edition, is being released as a complimentary version downloadable at beauty.iodcenter.com, to allow a sneak peak at this new beauty industry resource.
“Each report gives an concise, easily digestible and expertly edited look at a industry topics to keep beauty executives informed with the least amount of time and effort,” Sarah Chung, CEO of Periscope Solutions.
The Trends edition covers nine trends transforming the beauty industry today including: Baby Boomers, Men's Grooming, Ethnic Minorities, Nutricosmetics, Anti-Aging, Organics/Naturals, Online Channel, Physician Channel and Ethical Consumerism.
The report series, is an off-shoot of the Beauty IOD Center, a news and community site tracking trends and developments in the beauty industry.
"Understanding and evolving to meet market trends is an essential component of keeping brands fresh and relevant in this competitive space," stated Red Thalhammer, principal at Tripple Red, the design partner on the report series.
Future issues will combine secondary data analysis with first-hand insights from industry insiders.
About Periscope Solutions LLC
Incorporated in 2001, Periscope Solutions provides research, consulting services and software products designed to make information accessible and useful for individual professionals, organizations and communities. Periscope's research and consulting services are focused on the areas of strategy, marketing and operations. The company is dedicated to delivering products and services that inform and inspire the creation of great products, services and companies. For more information, please visit www.periscopesolutions.com
About Tripple Red Corp.
Tripple Red is a Manhattan-based branding and design agency with an expertise in brand design and packaging. The agency's fresh approach brings a combination of design-forward thinking and ability to translate authentic brands into a compelling retail presence. Tripple Red has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including: beauty, personal care, beverages, financial services, and others. For more information, please visit www.tripplered.com.

