Claire McCormack
“No More Shortcuts”: Stride Consumer Partners On Beauty M&A After Performance Marketing’s Peak
While some industry insiders consider the market for beauty deals closed, Stride Consumer Partners partner Steven Berg contends standout brands still stand a chance. “I don’t think the market’s ever closed for a...
Sephora’s Holiday Ad Backlash Tests Customer Trust During Key Sales Event
Sephora was undoubtedly delighted when Mariah Carey, whose 31-year-old song “All I Want for Christmas is You” has become the harbinger of the holiday season, agreed to star in its holiday advertisement, but the...
Nootropic Brand Graymatter Labs Raises $1.3M Seed Round After 2000% Year-Over-Year Growth
Cognitive wellness brand Graymatter Labs has raised a $1.3 million seed round as consumer investors continue to bet on wellness. The round was led by Charlotte Tilbury...
Hemorrhoid Care Gets A New Look As Emerging Players Challenge Legacy Brands
The marriage of beauty and wellness has engulfed butt care, a category maturing to the next stage as brands move beyond cosmetic concerns to target specific conditions like hemorrhoids, constipation and anal fissures. The move marks an evolution...
12 Trends Redefining Beauty And Wellness Spotted At BITE New York City 2025
The emerging beauty landscape looks radically different from a decade ago. In 2015, when Beauty Independent parent company Indie Beauty Media Group held the first-ever Indie Beauty Expo in New York City, 83...
Ripple Effects Of The L’Oréal-Kering $4.7B Mega-Deal For Beauty’s Emerging Brands
On Sunday, L’Oréal triggered an earthquake in the beauty industry by announcing it’s paying nearly $4.7 billion to acquire Kering’s beauty business in a deal that could shape luxury beauty for at least a half a...
Body Care Brand Hanni Raises $2M To Build Sephora Business
Hanni has raised $2 million as investors look to identify winners in the body care category. Led by Melitas Ventures, with participation from Cult Capital and Rodeo GP, the
