Erica La Sala
Ulta Beauty’s Sparked Program Takes Center Stage In The Retailer’s New Store Format
Ulta Beauty is increasing the spotlight on its Sparked assortment of budding brands in a new store format. Sparked brands are featured in walkable gondolas at the front of the store in what is referred to as...
Space NK’s North America President On What’s Working With Its Walmart Partnership So Far—And Where It Could Head Next
The beauty industry was set abuzz in March when Walmart revealed its partnership with British prestige specialty beauty retailer Space NK on an in-store and online concept called BeautySpaceNK. Although it wasn’t surprising that the megachain...
Credo Beauty Acquires Follain As Clean Beauty Retail Consolidates
Two early movers in clean beauty retail are consolidating. Credo Beauty has acquired Follain for an undisclosed sum, marking Credo’s first acquisition. A tiny sliver of the beauty retail sector, clean beauty retail has seen consolidation of...
The Brand Strategies And Metrics That Matter Most For Amazon Success
In the beauty industry, views of Amazon have undergone an evolution. Initially, it was perceived as a bargain outlet harmful to branding. Later, it was considered a replenishment-only channel...
Dermstore’s Kristy Masbang Bomba Offers Notes On The E-tailer’s Fragrance Launch
Synonymous with professional and prestige skincare, Dermstore has crossed into scent. Launched on Sept. 1, the e-tailer’s fragrance selection offers over 375 products from 13 prestige fragrance brands, including Memo Paris, Cire Trudon, Veronique Gabai, World of...
Holiday Sales Predictions, Department Store Stumbles, And Barneys New York’s (Kinda) Return: A Look At September 2022’s Big Retail News
As the fourth quarter of the year commences, economic volatility is asserting pressure on the retail sector. As a result, Amazon and Target are starting holiday sales early to help consumers spread out purchases. Walmart is securing...
Amazon-owned Fashion E-tailer Shopbop Enters Beauty
Shopbop is the latest online fashion retailer to venture into beauty. Starting today, Shopbop Beauty is offering a selection of established and emerging beauty brands across skincare, makeup, haircare, beauty tools,...
