Expert Dialogue
Five Things Indie Beauty Brands Need To Know Before Expanding To Africa
A Nigerian-American entrepreneur with experience in the beauty industry as a formulation expert, Dunni Odumosu leverages relationships in the American and African beauty industries to promote a two-way exchange of commerce and visibility. Below, she shares five...
What’s Behind Successful CEO-Founder Relationships
Successful pairings of creative and business minds have been pivotal to some of the most significant brands of our time. Think Christopher Bailey and Angela Ahrendts at Burberry, Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy at Marc Jacobs...
Can We Pump The Brakes On Pumps?
Me: “I’m writing an article about pumps.” Husband: “Bike pumps?” Me: “No.” Husband: “Breast pumps?” Me: “No.” Husband: “Gas pumps?” Me: “No.” Husband: “Like the high heels?” Me: “No!” (I grabbed...
“Diversity Is A Two-Way Street”: Brand Founders On Changes That Need To Be Made To Support Black Beauty Entrepreneurs
Last week, White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow, a former Wall Street-er and television talking head, denied there’s systemic racism embedded in the fabric of the United States. But its effects are felt throughout the economy, and...
A Veteran Buyer On How Indie Beauty Brands Can Win Over Retailers Challenged By The Pandemic
Challenging for indie beauty brands prior to the pandemic, the retail environment is getting exceedingly tougher due to it. Melissa D’Aquila, who spent 11 years as a buyer at Lord & Taylor, the last two dedicated to...
How Can Indie Beauty Entrepreneurs Access Benefits Under The CARES Act? Your Questions, Answered
Signed into law a week ago by President Donald Trump, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as CARES Act, is a $2 trillion aid package designed to prop up the economy, protect jobs, and...
