France’s competition authority fines 11 personal care product firms for price fixing in supermarkets during 2003-2006. The penalties amount to more than $744 million, though L’Oreal says it will appeal its fine.

France’s competition authority fines 11 personal care product firms for price fixing in supermarkets during 2003-2006. The penalties amount to more than $744 million, though L’Oreal says it will appeal its fine.

In a Dec. 18 release, France’s competition authority, the Autorité de la concurrence, announces it has fined 11 personal-care firms for price fixing in supermarkets during the 2003-2006 period. The penalties amount to more than $744 million; L’Oreal says it will appeal its fine.

Integration of Alberto Culver, Kalina and Sara Lee brands pushed Unilever personal-care revenue up 11% in fiscal 2011. With those gains in the division, personal care now comprises one-third of the Anglo-Dutch firm’s total business.