FRANCE: INTERNET USAGE RISES

Article Abstract:

There was a 10.2% rise in the number of computers with Internet access in France from third quarter 2000 to fourth quarter 2000, with 9.2mn computers connected to the Internet at end 2000, according to a survey by IDC France, the 'Barometre Trimestriel Internet'. Growth in the business sector was 14.5%, accounting for 59% of computers connected to the Internet. For the whole of 2000, overall growth should be less than in 1999, when a lot of households bought equipment. The consumer market is decelerating, mainly due to a decline in promotional offers, but the actual number of Internet users is rising, with several members of a household using the same computer. The first estimates of IDC indicate that growth of computers connected to the Internet is falling in first quarter 2001, to 9.8%, mainly due to the sharp fall in sales of computers in the business sector in last nine months 2000.

Internet service providers

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FRANCE: GROWING DEMAND FOR SHOWER GELS

Article Abstract:

Some 70% of French people now use shower gels, from 40% in 1990, according to the Perceptor 2000 study. Average consumption has risen to more than eight bottles a year, from five bottles a year in 1990. Shower gels account for 59% of the bath/shower soap market, with liquid soaps at 20%. The leading shower gel is Colgate-Palmolive's Tahiti Douche brand, which is being revamped. Les Savonneries Bernard and Elida-Faberge are advertising their products.

Personal Deodorants, Colgate-Palmolive Co., Deodorants (Toiletries)

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US: LANCOME WEB SITE A HIT

Article Abstract:

The average purchase from Lancome's Internet site, launched in the US in December 1999, is 30% higher compared to the average expense from boutiques. The company, part of the L'Oreal group records 61,000 visits per month for its Web site, of which 55% are under 35 of age.

United States, Toiletries

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