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What A Rejection From Target Taught Duradry Founder Jack Benzaquen About Retail Decision-Making
Target has rejected deodorant brand Duradry, at least for now. Founder Jack Benzaquen filled his social media followers in on the stinging rebuke on X and LinkedIn, where he catalogued what the big-box chain...
Luxury Beauty’s E-Commerce Conundrum
When department stores’ market share began imploding, the rise of multi-brand e-tailers offered a lifeline, albeit a feeble one, for high-end beauty brands looking for another sales and awareness outlet. With the exit of Net-a-Porter from the wholesale...
Med-Spas Have A Profitability Problem. Here’s How They Can Address It.
The United States med-spa industry is growing by more than $1 billion a year, but Bryan Durocher, founder of med-spa consulting firm Durocher Enterprises, believes it has a big program hidden behind the growth:...
Founder Cassandra Grey Partners With Private Equity Investor To Buy Violet Grey Back From Farfetch
Violet Grey is back in the hands of founder Cassandra Grey. Earlier in the summer, she bought the beauty e-tail and content destination with private equity investor Sherif Guirgis, currently...
How E-Tailer ECosmetics Is Making Luxury Beauty Shopping Work Online
While the growth of beauty sales is projected to moderate in the near term, Richard Kirsch, co-founder and CEO of e-commerce destination eCosmetics, sees nothing but long-term upside for the industry. “The...
Can Ulta Beauty Claw Back Prestige Market Share?
As Sephora, Walmart, Target and Amazon vie for beauty shoppers, Ulta Beauty is losing its edge with prestige beauty shoppers whose ability and willingness to splurge on skincare, makeup and haircare generally withstand economic cycles,
How Beauty Brands Should Prepare For What Could Be A Rocky Holiday Shopping Season
This holiday shopping season could be rocky for beauty brands and retailers. Consumers remain stressed by lofty interest rates, the cost of living and a contentious presidential campaign, but sentiment has inched
