Built To Shine: The Glasshouse Story

Glasshouse Fragrances has transformed from a niche Australian fragrance company into a global powerhouse projected to reach over $53 million in sales this year.  Born and raised in New York, beauty industry veteran...

Are Skincare Device Brands Good Investments?

In the beauty industry, there are several categories that seem perennially poised to pop in the United States, particularly if they’ve gained traction abroad. The beauty device category, which is expected to accelerate globally at...

Hakkawise Grows Beauty And Wellness Portfolio With Men’s Skincare Brand Wolf Project

Hakkawise, an acquirer and builder of e-commerce brands, has purchased Wolf Project for an undisclosed price. The deal comes as the men’s skincare brand is preparing to launch online at Target by the second quarter this...

Beauty Retailers Ulta Beauty, Sephora And Sally Beauty Reaffirm Commitments To DEI

As Target, Walmart and Amazon pull back from diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Ulta Beauty, Sephora and Sally Beauty have reaffirmed commitments to them. The beauty retailers embarked on several efforts following the murder of George Floyd...

CEO Kecia Steelman’s Early Priorities At The Helm Of Ulta Beauty

In one of her first moves as CEO and president of Ulta Beauty, Kecia Steelman integrated the beauty specialty retailer’s merchandising and digital teams. The move aligns with her emphasis on online sales, social media...