US ONLINE COSMETICS FLOURISH IN TOUGH TIMES

THE ONLINE market for perfume and cosmetics in the USA has bucked five years of recession then patchy economic recovery to grow steadily as more people connect to the Internet and get the e-commerce habit. Distributors such as America’s Estée Lauder Companies and Canada’s Lise Watier have prospered online and through mobile platforms offering customer interaction, convenience, and access to international markets.“Consumers have increasingly flocked to virtual outlets for the cost savings, price comparisons and time savings they offer,” noted California ...


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