Joi + Blokes Acquires HerMD As Telehealth Consolidation Grows
Telehealth company Joi + Blokes has acquired menopause and sexual health startup HerMD in a deal that encompasses two of the hottest wellness trends of 2025, hormone health and peptide therapy.
REI Backs Dune Suncare, The Clear-Gel Sunscreen Brand Redefining Sun Protection
REI has invested in Dune Suncare, the sunscreen startup known for its skin-tone-inclusive clear-gel formulas and skincare-forward perspective on sun protection, through its venture fund. Established in 2021, the outdoor...
The Indie Beauty Brands Driving The Biggest Search Growth This Year, According To Spate
With Amazon and TikTok Shop reshaping beauty exploration this year, consumers have been chasing indie brands that blend value with trend relevance, lifting both obscure and long-standing companies when a product hits the right price and...
Beauty Shoppers Showed Up On Black Friday/Cyber Monday Despite Economic Jitters
Consumers’ wallets may be tightening amid high economic anxiety, but they still showed up for beauty in a big way over Black Friday/Cyber Monday as deep discounts and desirable products unlocked strong demand. Indie beauty brands saw double-digit...
Founder Olowo-n’djo Tchala Buys Back Alaffia To Refocus On Mission And Growth
Founder Olowo-n’djo Tchala is back at the helm of Alaffia, the fair-trade beauty brand he built for two decades. Tchala, who was born and raised in the farming village of Kabole in Togo, has returned...
