Brazil Cosmetics Sales Rise 14% In 2007; More Double-Digit Growth Expected

摘要

Sales of cosmetics and toiletries in Brazil grew nearly 14 percent in 2007, driven by "big, old-school" multinational players including Avon and L'Oreal, according to market researcher Kline and Company. Larger companies were able to increase their sales in the country following years of stiff competition with Brazilian firm Natura, whose typically "huge" growth rate dropped off in 2007, Kline reports May 8. Avon sales shot up 26 percent, compared with Natura's 9.5-percent increase.