Marketing in Brief: Perry Ellis
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Perry Ellis: Nationwide cosmetics line launch canceled, Parlux Fragrances said. The 24-product color cosmetics and skin care line was initially set for a nationwide launch this past spring. The collection was being test marketed in 45 Ulta 3 specialty cosmetic store doors in the U.S. in August 1996 ("The Rose Sheet" Aug. 19, 1996, p. 8). The line was later introduced to The Cosmetics Center. Parlux said that despite positive results from the test market, it has decided to turn its attention to the Alexandra de Markoff cosmetics and skin care line...