Lornamead
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
UK company aims to build approximately $500 mil. personal care business in North America in the next three to five years, CEO Mike Jatania says, noting segment is now in excess of $100 mil. with the recent acquisition of Finesse and Aqua Net (1"The Rose Sheet" May 8, 2006, p. 6). In the next 60 days, Lornamead will consult with retailers, conduct focus groups and appoint public relations and advertising agencies to develop its marketing program for the brands, according to Jatania. In November, firm will launch new products under Yardley personal care brand, which was acquired from Procter & Gamble last year, exec adds. Company also markets Natural White teeth whitening products and Lypsyl lip balm...
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