Lord Jones Shutters US Operations

Lord Jones, once a golden child of cannabis consumer goods, is leaving the American market.  Hundreds of commenters took to social media to express their surprise and dismay at the news, which the brand disseminated...

What Chinese Beauty Consumers Are Looking For Today—And How Much It Costs To Reach Them

China’s beauty market is simultaneously a tough nut to crack and too big an opportunity to ignore. By some estimates, it’s expected to reach $73 billion

With $15M In New Funding, Intrinsic Evolves Into Women’s Health-Centric CPG Platform

Investors are catching on to the massive women’s health and wellness opportunity, especially as technology increasingly allows healthcare to happen outside of doctor’s offices and staid over-the-counter drug offerings expand to include more modern, better-for-you...

Luxury Sex Toy Maker Lelo Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary With The Launch Of Lelo Beauty

Luxury sex toy maker Lelo has been bringing a flush to consumers’ faces for 20 years. Now, it’s intentionally adding color to them with the launch of Lelo Beauty. Lelo’s beauty venture is...

“Deconstructed Agency” Sssister Launches To Handle Brand Building In A Comprehensive Way

Cobbling together services on a piecemeal basis isn’t always the best brand-building strategy, but it’s often the way brand building is done. Instead of the piecemeal approach, Stuart Hall, founder of Work By Holiday, a...

Manhattan’s Gotham Strives To Be The Dover Street Market Of Cannabis Dispensaries

Manhattan’s latest cannabis dispensary looks more like the MoMA Design Store than a head shop—and that’s exactly what’s intended.  Founded by angel investor and serial entrepreneur Joanne Wilson, who’s backed Parachute Home, Food52, Eater...

Hormonal Wellness Brand Wile Extends Retail Reach To CVS And Sprouts, Supports Growth With Bridge Funding

Hormonal wellness supplement specialist Wile’s stockist list is quickly piling up.  The 2-year-old brand’s products aimed at women 40 years old and above are rolling out to all of natural grocer Sprouts’ nearly...