Claire McCormack
Professional Acne Brand Face Reality Opens First Flagship Clinic
Face Reality, the professional-only acne brand used by over 10,000 skincare experts nationwide, is opening its first clinic and retail destination. Called Face Reality Acne Clinic and launching Saturday, the flagship, located in San Ramon,...
Flower Shop Perfumes Co. Launches First In-House Brand Inspired By Legendary Nightclub El Morocco
You may never get to sip a highball next to Lucille Ball in a chic Manhattan nightclub, but El Morocco Perfumery wants to make you feel like you have. It’s the first in-house brand from...
Why Grüns’ $1.2B Exit Marks A Reset In CPG Investing
After years of caution, Brian Sugar, co-founder of Sugar Capital, believes the $1.2 billion exit of portfolio company Grüns should lay to rest any lingering concerns that consumer brand investing is a bad bet and boost...
J’Adore Doggy? The Most Pampered Pooches’ Signature Scent Is Biche
If your dog’s signature scent is more musty than musky, Biche thinks it’s time for an upgrade. The epitome of luxury pet wellness, the brand, developed by Highsnobiety founding beauty editor Alexandra Pauly,...
Can Filament Become The Next Billion-Dollar Bond-Building Brand?
After its exclusive retail launch at Violet Grey on Jan. 21, Filament sold through eight weeks of inventory within three hours. It was an auspicious retail premiere for the science-focused haircare...
Peachy Secures Investment From Stride Consumer Partners To Expand Its Focused Med-Spa Model
Peachy has a good reason to feel pretty peachy: It’s received investment from private equity firm Stride Consumer Partners. Financial details of the funding round, other than...
Henkel’s $1.4B Olaplex Deal Hinges On The Brand’s Resurgence
With its $1.4 billion acquisition of Olaplex, Henkel is playing to its strength in haircare and looking to win across...
