Expert Dialogue
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...
Base Beauty’s Jodi Katz On How To Successfully Execute Virtual Events
In the beauty industry, live events are occasions for joy, celebration and connection as brands mark product releases, collaborations, advertising campaigns, anniversaries and other milestones. Now that events have shifted from physical settings to screens, brands have the...
