Jane Carlson
How Beauty Unicorns Are Made
In the wake of big beauty transactions such as Puig’s reported $1 billion acquisition of Charlotte Tilbury and Shiseido’s $845 million pickup of Drunk Elephant, speculation is rampant in the industry about the brands that might...
What’s Behind Beauty Brands’ Uneasy Relationship With Amazon?
There are more active Amazon users than people living in Indonesia, the fourth-most populated country in the world with some 273 million inhabitants. The sheer reach of the e-tail giant, which continues to mount, presents an
The Nomination Process For Beauty Independent’s Second Annual Beacon Awards Begins
Beauty Independent’s Beacon Awards program, which shines a light on the best and brightest in the indie beauty market, has kicked off by opening the nominating process for its second annual award season.
Waldencast’s Michel Brousset On The SPAC Process And The Sort Of Brands He Wants To Back
The beauty industry is a magnet for all manner of investors—from angels to family offices and venture capital funds to private equity firms. The latest money engines to enter the industry are special purpose...
What It Takes To Win At Beauty Retail Now
To say that 2020 was hard on brick-and-mortar beauty retail is an understatement. Even Ulta Beauty, a longtime Wall Street darling, saw its sales dip 16.8% last fiscal year to $6.2 billion. Smaller chains, mom-and-pop stores...
What’s Behind The Sexual Wellness Retail Revolution?
In 2021, sex stuff has become mainstream. Consumers can buy lube at Nordstrom, vibrators at Holt Renfrew and arousal oils at Urban Outfitters rather than having to patronize sex shops for intimate goods....
What Founders Need To Know About Developing Skincare Suited To Spas
Even with all of prestige beauty’s troubles in 2020, skincare is still a star. The segment is the fastest-growing category in beauty and now has more users than makeup, according to Larissa Jensen,...
