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    Madar pointed out that the latest quarter was a difficult one, with tough economic conditions still prevailing in Europe, while a busy launch period in the corresponding period last year also made comparisons difficult. "In comparison, the 2009 third quarter new product launches were far more modest and included limited distribution of Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire and the launch of Paul Smith Man" said Madar. Sales in the US market declined by 9 per cent to $13.5m, which the company pointed out was considerably less than that for the first half of the year. Full Article at CosmeticsDesignEurope
    In comparison, the 2009 third quarter new product launches were far more modest and included limited distribution of Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire and the launch of Paul Smith Man
    SOURCE: CosmeticsDesignEurope 1 month ago

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