SOUTH AMERICA PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT SECTOR STRUGGLES TO GROW AS ECONOMIES RECOVER AND GOVERNMENTS ABANDON LEFTIST CONTROLS
June 1st, 2017
The macro-economic slowdown experienced by Latin America in recent years has thrown the brakes on what had been impressive growth in the beauty and personal care sector since the turn of the century.
Much of the region is now looking for ways to stimulate the sector, tempering ambitions by aiming for more gradual growth rather than runaway success. However, in crisis hit Venezuela, survival rather than success is the main concern.
Cosmetics products have begun to return to stores in Venezuela as companies find new ways to avoid crippling government controls. ...
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