Rachel Brown

Skyn Iceland Gets A New Owner, Gears Up For Global Growth Based On Nordic Wellness Positioning
Skyn Iceland has traveled into new hands. The brand is being restructured under a company called Skyn Holding led by Antoine de Larocque, formerly CEO of beauty and pharmaceutical product producer Pharma & Beauty Group, with capital...

Professional Surfer Alana Blanchard Partners With Gloss Ventures To Launch Sun And Skincare Brand Pursuit
Professional surfer Alana Blanchard’s newest pursuit is sun and skincare brand Pursuit Beauty. Its assortment spans seven products—Clean Wave Daily Face Cleanser, Double-Up SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Serum, Hang 40 SPF 40 Face Sunscreen Gel, Body Surf SPF...

DTC-First Prestige Skincare Brand Monday Muse Set To Launch At Harrods And Galeries Lafayette
After focusing on direct-to-consumer distribution since its launch in November 2020, Monday Muse is breaking into retail distribution with a high-profile splash. The London-based prestige skincare brand is entering British department store Harrods this month and French...

MOB Beauty Creates Molded Fiber Compostable Beauty Packaging That Turns Into Dirt Within Months
Victor Casale believes that if he builds it, they will come—and he has evidence to back up that belief. Along with Mia Davis, VP of sustainability and impact at Credo, the MOB Beauty co-founder and CEO established...

How Danielle Cuccio Is Helping Guide Star Nail Into The Future Without Forgetting Its Past
Danielle Cuccio’s family is conjoined with Star Nail International. The “Star” in the nail product company’s name refers to her uncle Steven, father Anthony, better known as Tony, and mother Roberta. Founded in 1981, Star Nail has...

German Distributor And Brand Incubator New Flag Is Building A Big Business In The US
German distributor and brand incubator New Flag has planted its flag in the United States. Under the direction of Anthony Melzi, who began as CEO of North America in 2019, the company has been building a serious...
