6 Ways Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And The “MAHA” Movement Could Impact The Wellness Industry

Wellness industry insiders are split on whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the “Make America Healthy Again” movement he’s...

Foria Acquires Supplement Brand Ned To Extend Its Business To Sleep Products

Foria has acquired sleep supplement brand Ned for an undisclosed amount. The deal broadens Foria’s product portfolio beyond sexual wellness, menopause care and period relief in an in-demand sleep support...

Diving Into Wellness, Shiseido Invests In Ulta Beauty’s Newest Brand Apothékary

Shiseido has invested in Apothékary through its venture capital arm to bring the wellness brand’s pre-series A funding round to $8 million.  Oversubscribed by 40%, according to Shizu Okusa, who was...

From Supplements To Sheets, Grounding Products Gain Ground Among Anxious Consumers

In a chronically online world in which people are increasingly anxious and depressed, they’re seeking solace by putting down their phones to practice grounding or earthing—and brands are responding by...

Cult-Favorite Brand May Lindstrom Skin Returns To Retail After A 4-Year Focus On DTC

In late August, The Detox Market’s customers received an email that was undoubtedly a welcome surprise for many. The subject proclaimed, “HOTTEST COMEBACK: Cult-fave May Lindstrom Skin is BACK.” The luxury clean skincare brand has reentered retail after...

Nira’s Skincare Devices Are Spreading Laser Technology Beyond Dermatologists’ Offices

At-home skin laser brand Nira is on a growth tear. The 4-year-old brand quadrupled sales from 2022 to 2023 and is on pace to double sales this year, thanks in part to a direct-to-consumer launch...

Hello Cake Secures $18M In Series B Funding And Acquires Fellow Sexual Wellness Brand Wet’s Parent Company Trigg Laboratories

Hello Cake, a sexual wellness and telehealth company, has secured $18 million in series B funding and purchased lubricant brand Wet’s parent company Trigg Laboratories Inc.  The series B round was led by...