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		<title>APP Exhibition March 2012</title>
		<link>http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/?p=323</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 05:18:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheCosmeticDepartment</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events & Trade Shows]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In March this year we attended The Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP). The APP is the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Annual National Conference and the largest pharmacy conference and trade show in Australia.I know, a mouth full! So it is affectionately known as the APP. The Cosmetic Department was there to meet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Exhibition2-506x379.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-304" title="TCD Stall at the APP Exhibition 2012" src="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Exhibition2-506x379-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>In March this year we attended The Australian Pharmacy Professional  Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP). The APP is the Pharmacy Guild of  Australia’s Annual National Conference and the largest pharmacy  conference and trade show in Australia.I know, a mouth full! So it is  affectionately known as the APP.</p>
<p>The Cosmetic Department was there to meet and greet with new and  existing clients.  We launched a new and affordable opportunity to <a title="app exhibition" href="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/?page_id=301" target="_self">more&#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>L&#8217;Oreal Men Expert Skincare</title>
		<link>http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/?p=268</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheCosmeticDepartment</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NOW AVAILABLE! We are now able to offer 3 different L&#8217;Oreal Men Expert Skincare Kits: L&#8217;Oreal Men Expert 3pc Vita Lift Kit &#8211; $32.14 +gst p/kit L&#8217;Oreal Men Expert Champions&#8217; Kit &#8211; $38.21 +gst p/kit L&#8217;Oreal Men Expert Hydra Sensitive Kit &#8211; $31.34 +gst p/kit All kits are sold in 6 packs (i.e 6 kits [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NOW AVAILABLE! We are now able to offer 3 different L&#8217;Oreal Men Expert Skincare Kits:</p>
<p><a title="L'Oreal Men Expert 3pc Vita Lift Kit" href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/loreal-men-expert-3pc-vita-lift-kit-6-pack-p-401.html?osCsid=b78c30365a01aed0bfdf3f3e1038acb0" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-260" title="LOreal Men Expert 3pc Vita Lift Kit Travel" src="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/LOreal-Men-Expert-3pc-Vita-Lift-Kit-Travel-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><a title="L'Oreal Men Expert Champions Kit" href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/loreal-men-expert-champions-kit-6-pack-p-402.html?osCsid=b78c30365a01aed0bfdf3f3e1038acb0" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-261" title="LOreal Men Expert Champions Kit 4pc" src="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/LOreal-Men-Expert-Champions-Kit-4pc-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><a title="L'Oreal Men Expert Hydra Sensitive" href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/loreal-men-expert-hydra-sensitive-kit-6-pack-p-403.html?osCsid=b78c30365a01aed0bfdf3f3e1038acb0" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-262" title="LOreal Men Expert Hydra Sensitive Kit" src="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/LOreal-Men-Expert-Hydra-Sensitive-Kit-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>L&#8217;Oreal Men Expert 3pc Vita Lift Kit &#8211; $32.14 +gst p/kit<br />
L&#8217;Oreal Men Expert Champions&#8217; Kit &#8211; $38.21 +gst p/kit<br />
L&#8217;Oreal Men Expert Hydra Sensitive Kit &#8211; $31.34 +gst p/kit</p>
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<p>All kits are sold in 6 packs (i.e 6 kits per pack)</p>
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		<title>NEW! &#8211; Video Library</title>
		<link>http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/?p=255</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 09:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheCosmeticDepartment</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[TCD Videos]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ll be posting our videos on our NEW Video Library page &#8211; so keep checking back to see what&#8217;s coming up&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ll be posting our videos on our NEW Video Library page &#8211; so keep checking back to see what&#8217;s coming up&#8230;</p>
<p><iframe width="320" height="247" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZETU9pJvHvQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
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		<title>Rimmel, Maybelline &amp; L&#8217;Oreal HOT SPOT Stands Now Available!</title>
		<link>http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/?p=230</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheCosmeticDepartment</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we have experienced a HUGE response to our Revlon HOT SPOT stands, we have now added Rimmel, Maybelline and L&#8217;Oreal to our compact HOT SPOT Stand range. Each stand consists of it&#8217;s respective most popular product lines to ensure stock can move quickly and maximum profits can be made by you. RIMMEL &#8211; $1219.92  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/hot-spot-stands-c-23.html"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-231" title="hot-spot-stands-collage" src="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hot-spot-stands-collage-214x300.jpg" alt="Hot Spot Stands" width="214" height="300" /></a>As we have experienced a HUGE response to our Revlon HOT SPOT stands, we have now added Rimmel, Maybelline and L&#8217;Oreal to our compact HOT SPOT Stand range.</p>
<p>Each stand consists of it&#8217;s respective most popular product lines to ensure stock can move quickly and maximum profits can be made by you.</p>
<p><strong>RIMMEL</strong> &#8211; $1219.92  (RRP $5,262!)</p>
<p><strong>MAYBELLINE</strong> &#8211; $1152.72  (RRP $6,126!)</p>
<p><strong>L&#8217;OREAL</strong> &#8211; $1349.28  (RRP of $8,327!)</p>
<p><strong>REVLON</strong> &#8211; $1276.20  (RRP of $8,744!)</p>
<p><em><strong>Click <a href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/hot-spot-stands-c-23.html">here</a> to learn more about this exciting and very popular range. </strong></em></p>
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		<title>Point of Sale profits = serious business!</title>
		<link>http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/?p=205</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheCosmeticDepartment</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Grow your business!]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The opportunity that is available to your retail stores&#8217; bottom line is massive. If you are not utilizing your Point of Sale effectively, you could be throwing away profits with every customer. Increasing your average sale value and adding profits to your existing services and products is one of the easiest &#38; cost effective ways [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/revlon-hot-spot-stand-featuring-best-sellers-312-units-p-350.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-210 alignright" title="Revlon Hot Spot Stand Vs2" src="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Revlon-Hot-Spot-Stand-Vs2.jpg" alt="Revlon Hot Spot Stand" width="254" height="349" /></a> The opportunity that is available to your retail stores&#8217; bottom line is massive. If you are not utilizing your Point of Sale effectively, you could be throwing away profits with every customer.<br />
Increasing your average sale value and adding profits to your existing services and products is one of the easiest &amp; cost effective ways to grow your sales.</p>
<p>There are several ways to increase your sales or average spend. As you read these, you can see if your retail store is currently doing this or even are aware of these options as part of your sales process, or are you missing the opportunity?</p>
<p>1. Do you or your sales staff suggest other products that may be suitable for your customers to accompany the product they are already purchase at the point of sale?<br />
2. Do you offer any products at the point of sale counter to entice your customers to purchase additional products?<br />
3. Do you know that customers purchase from you if they know, like and trust who they are purchasing from? So if they have committed to purchase from you, they will likely be willing to purchase additional useful products from you.<br />
4. What could be possible for your business if you could add $10 profit to every transaction that you currently have?<br />
5. Would this mean you could attract more customers to your store?<br />
6. How often do you upgrade your meal size to large at any of the fast food outlets when offered?</p>
<p>If you can see the potential of having Point of Sale products available on your counter to offer your customers, but are unsure of what would work best, it is best to start with a minimum outlay and test the results. To ensure the best possible outcome, it is advisable to offer brand name products. In doing this, your customers are well aware of the brand and the brands reputation in the marketplace and will accept to purchase.</p>
<p>In pharmacies, beauty &amp; hair salons, ladies boutiques and accessory stores there is value in offering cosmetics for sale. Cosmetics are a billion dollar industry in Australia and women love to purchase the latest items. It is highly likely that your female customers will have been reading about the features and benefits of particular products in the latest women&#8217;s magazine.</p>
<p>You now may be aware of the power of suggestive selling and the correct product placement and what this can do for your business, it is now up to you to put the plan in place and increase your profits. After all, you are helping women feel and look great.<br />
<a href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au">The Cosmetic Department</a> wholesales Brand Name Cosmetics with a Minimal Outlay &amp; Maximum Profits.</p>
<p>Choose from a huge range of bulk cosmetics in leading brands such as Revlon, Max Factor, L&#8217;Oreal, Lancome, Maybelline, MAC, Clinique &amp; many more. Many of our customers include Pharmacies, Hair &amp; Beauty Salons, Clothing Stores &amp; other retail outlets that are already reaping the benefits.</p>
<p><em>Article written by Michelle Young</em></p>
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		<title>New products added to our weekly specials!</title>
		<link>http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/?p=158</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheCosmeticDepartment</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weekly Specials]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The hugely popular Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips have now been added to our weekly specials product list! This product comes in a handy Value Twin Pack for only $5.95 with a huge RRP value of $29.90! PURCHASE ONLINE! Or view more specials by clicking HERE! Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Strips are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The hugely popular Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips have now been added to our weekly specials product list! This product comes in a handy Value Twin Pack for <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>only $5.95</strong></span> with a huge <strong>RRP value of $29.90!</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/sally-hansen-salon-effects-nail-polish-strips-value-twin-pack-p-357.html">PURCHASE ONLINE!</a> Or view more specials by clicking <a href="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/?page_id=75">HERE!</a></p>
<p>Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Strips are the perfect way to get that  expert look as if you&#8217;ve just been to the salon! The strips are easy to  apply and are mess free.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a title="Sally Hansen Nail Strips!" href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/sally-hansen-salon-effects-nail-polish-strips-value-twin-pack-p-357.html" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-171  alignleft" title="Sally Hansen Nail Strips" src="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sally-Hansen-Nail-Strips.png" alt="Sally Hansen Nail Strips - Wkly Spcls" width="308" height="122" /></a><em><strong> </strong></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Disclaimer: The Cosmetic Department is not associated with or sponsored  by the owner of any trademark applied to products sold by The Cosmetic  Department.</em></p>
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		<title>N.Y.C Cosmetics now available at TCD</title>
		<link>http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/?p=123</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheCosmeticDepartment</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have just recently added N.Y.C cosmetics to our ever increasing product range and are giving you a sneek peak of what&#8217;s available. A great variety of favorites in handy packs of Face, Blush, Eyes, Lips, Nails &#38; Beauty Tools. All packs are $1.95 each, which is way below their retail price of $9.95! CLICK [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/nyc.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-128" title="N.Y.C Cosmetics" src="http://thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/nyc-300x300.jpg" alt="N.Y.C Cosmetics" width="238" height="238" /></a> We have just recently added N.Y.C cosmetics to our ever increasing product range and are giving you a sneek peak of what&#8217;s available. A great variety of favorites in handy packs of Face, Blush, Eyes, Lips, Nails &amp; Beauty Tools. All packs are $1.95 each, which is way below their retail price of $9.95!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au/nyc-c-22.html"><strong>CLICK HERE!</strong></a> to check out what&#8217;s available and to purchase securely online.</p>
<blockquote><p>Disclaimer: The Cosmetic Department is not associated with or sponsored by the owner of any trademark applied to products sold by The Cosmetic Department.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Happy New Year and Welcome!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheCosmeticDepartment</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only 4 weeks into the new year and 2012 is already shaping up to be a big year! If you are not sure who we are, please let me briefly introduce ourselves. We are an importing and exporting company who specialises in deeply discounted brand name cosmetics such as, Revlon, Maybelline, L’Oreal, Rimmel, Max Factor [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Only 4 weeks into the new year and 2012 is already shaping up to be a big year! If you are not sure who we are, please let me briefly introduce ourselves. We are an importing and exporting company who specialises in deeply discounted brand name cosmetics such as, Revlon, Maybelline, L’Oreal, Rimmel, Max Factor plus many more. We give you the opportunity to purchase our products at a price as low as 15% below the normal RRP!</p>
<p>How can we do this? Simple&#8230; We have spent many years negotiating with our suppliers for better deals where we can then pass the savings onto you! We encourage our clients to add a mark-up of up to 100% (where the end price will still be below the normal RRP) so you can maximise your profits with minimum outlay. Our products are provided in packs of 24 or 72 units with no minimum purchase. Therefore you are free to “trial” us and choose the products that you would like to sell and then monitor which products move quicker than others. With no contracts and no minimum purchases, this really is the best way of increasing your overall sales.</p>
<p>We will also be posting our ‘Weekly Clearance Specials’ here for you to take advantage of. So keep checking back every week to see what’s new!</p>
<p>Alternatively, if you’d like to have our weekly specials arrive in your inbox – hassle free, then simply head over to <a href="http://www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au">www.thecosmeticdepartment.com.au</a> to sign up and start increasing your profits today!</p>
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