LOS ANGELES----Vertical Branding, Inc. announced today that it has created a new division, Econology Advantage™, formed to identify, develop and market eco-friendly consumer products.

LEADING mall operator SM Prime Holdings, Inc. will open two new malls in the next four months. SM Prime president Hans Sy said they are set to open SM Rosales in Pangasinan and SM Baliuag in Bulacan.

Nothing can get in the way of women and their favorite beauty products, even in a struggling economy. In fact, the $50 billion beauty industry is going strong, launching thousands of new products this year -- experts say that it is virtually recession-res

Rodeo Drive is celebrating its 15th birthday Thursday with a "Sexy and the City" anniversary party. The chic women's boutique, owned by Raquel Koff, will feature an evening of drinks, fun and fashion from 5 to 8.

A decade ago, the beauty and fashion industries were just starting to hoist the banner for breast cancer awareness. This month, hundreds of companies — from candy manufacturers to home-shopping channels to magazines — are showing their support by int