L'Oreal USA
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Chris Harrison to Shu Uemura senior VP/general manager in addition to current post of Biotherm senior VP/general manager. Harrison, who assumed leadership of Biotherm in 1999 after 20 years with Lancome, will continue to report to Luxury Products Group President Luc Nadeau. Exec will be responsible for boosting presence of Shu Uemura cosmetics brand in specialty store retail environment, firm says. Shu Uemura is sold stateside in 77 outlets, with primary distribution in specialty stores and two boutiques located in New York City and Los Angeles. L'Oreal purchased international rights to Japanese brand after acquiring 35% stake in November (1"The Rose Sheet" Dec. 4, 2000, p. 6)