Erica La Sala
As The Economy Contracts, Dollar General Forges Ahead—And Beauty Is At The Forefront
From the playbook of when there’s a loser, there’s always a winner, Dollar General is readying for growth as gross domestic product in the United States has slipped in two consecutive quarters, unofficially plunging the economy...
What Does Glossier’s Impending Sephora Launch Signal About DTC Distribution In The Beauty Industry?
Last week, Glossier, a brand that epitomized the direct-to-consumer craze of the mid-to-late 2010s, announced Sephora will start carrying its products both online and in stores across the United States and Canada in early 2023. Glossier had...
Analysts Predict A Strong Holiday Shopping Season Despite Economic Troubles—And Offer Tips On How Brands Can Prepare For It
With the second half of the year just getting underway, retailers and beauty brands are busy readying for one of their briskest trading periods, but it may take more than usual to triumph this Black Friday and Cyber...
Why Jones Road Beauty CMO Cody Plofker Isn’t Convinced Livestream Shopping Will Take Off In The US
The dynamics of the last few years have seemed tailor-made to ignite a livestream shopping groundswell in the United States. Already successful in Asia, the domestic market had been tipped in the livestreaming direction by social commerce experiences...
Amazon Had A Big Prime Day And Indie Beauty Brands Did, Too
Defying low expectations heading into Amazon Prime Day last week, it was reportedly the biggest sale event ever in the e-tail giant’s history. Over 300 million items were purchased worldwide during the two-day event,...
Buy Now, Pay Later And Beauty: Good Match Or Faustian Bargain?
With inflation and interest rates towering, it would seem to be the perfect time for interest-free loans. That’s the proposition of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services enabling consumers to space out the costs of purchases over a...
As Consumers Trade Down, CVS Trades Up With Premium Skincare
CVS is the latest mass-market chain to add a splash of class. The drugstore company has unveiled Skin Care Center, a new shop-in-shop it’s trialing in three...
