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Bluemercury Grows Its Indie Beauty Brand Roster
Bluemercury is deepening its commitment to emerging beauty brands. Starting today, Dune, Redmint and Henne Organics will join the retailer’s The Cache assortment...
Indie Beauty Brand Founders Dish On Different Paths To Omnichannel Distribution
Omnichannel distribution has become the dominant model for beauty brands, but not all brands approach it the same way. Last week, during Beauty Independent’s In Conversation webinar, Dianna Cohen, founder and CEO of
5 Wellness Trends Bubbling Up At The Alchemist’s Kitchen In NYC
As New Yorkers emerge from isolation, whether it’s from pandemic containment or social media overload, Lou Sagar, founder and CEO of The Alchemist’s Kitchen in New York City, believes they’re looking to wellness as a vehicle for connection. ...
Sephora’s Forthcoming London Flagship, Underwhelming Holiday Sales Reports, And Moda Operandi’s Beauty Launch: A Look At January 2023’s Big Retail News
For the retail industry, 2023 opened with a mixed picture of consumer behavior and business fortunes. Rocky economic conditions and rising interest rates caused a spending retreat in the United States. Still, the status of...
Beauty Retailers Want In On Wellness, But They’re Not Winning Over Wellness Shoppers—Yet
Most people realize that doctor visits alone won’t maintain their health, and they’re looking to retailers for products that can help keep their body and mind in top form. Market data resource Statista estimates 66% of wellness products...
Unlocking TikTok’s Brand-Boosting Potential
TikTok has the power to catapult a business with a single viral moment. Similar to Facebook and Instagram before it, brands serious about being competitive on social media should have a TikTok plan. To get insights...
On The Brink Of Sephora’s UK Return, Wizz Selvey Sets The Record Straight On British Beauty Retail
Brick-and-mortar retail in the United Kingdom has yet to recover from pandemic-related closures. High-street foot traffic numbers registered a 3-year low last year and e-commerce players continue to take market share from physical stores. Over 17,000 British retailers...
