Zirh

Shiseido signs agreement to acquire 58.3% stake in the prestige men's cosmetics firm. The stake gives Shiseido a foothold in the rapidly growing Western men's skin care category, the company says. With the help of Shiseido, Zirh - which is available in 158 doors and six countries - plans to nearly double its product range and significantly increase international distribution to 40-60 countries by the end of 2002