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Cosmetics Chemist And Mom Launches Little Curlies To Inspire Confidence In Kids With Type 4 Hair

As a cosmetic chemist, creating high-performance formulations for indie haircare and skincare brands is Alexis Forbes-Moorehead’s bread and butter, but she’s surprisingly often found herself frustrated caring for her 5-year-old daughter Khloe’s tightly coiled hair. She didn’t want...
Retail Report

Space NK Halts American E-Commerce As It Grapples With Tariff Impacts

As it wrestles with the effects of heightened tariffs on goods entering the United States, Space NK informed customers Wednesday that it’s temporarily halting online purchases for customers in the country. In a brief email, the British...
Retail Report

Indie Fragrance Brand Ranger Station Opens NYC Store—And Plots More Locations

Ranger Station has traveled north to set up shop in the Big Apple—and is looking to spread elsewhere.  Opening May 17 on Bleecker Street in New York City’s West Village neighborhood,...
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Retail Connection: Oh My Cream Acquires Naturisimo To Extend UK Reach

French beauty retailer Oh My Cream has acquired British clean beauty e-tailer Naturisimo.  The deal marks the third by Oh My Cream, operator of 26 stores in France, three stores in the...
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Wigs, Weaves And Extensions Brands Worry About The Tough Consequences Of Trump’s Tariffs

Earlier this year, Slayyy Hair marked a significant milestone: becoming the first Black-owned braiding hair brand to launch at Target. The placement marked a turning point for the brand, reflecting its work building a loyal customer base...