Beauty Device Market In Asia Outpacing Europe, U.S. – Kline
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
At-home beauty devices grew 30% in Asia to reach nearly $400 million in 2012, according to Kline & Company. Japan accounts for the largest slice, but the Chinese market is booming, with sales up more than 100% year-over-year.
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