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Are Beauty Investors Really Looking For 90% Margins?
In a recent podcast interview with the publication Glossy, Richard Christiansen, founder of Flamingo Estate, shared he’s had 160 investor meetings over the last two years. From those meetings, he says he learned personal...

6 Ways Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And The “MAHA” Movement Could Impact The Wellness Industry
Wellness industry insiders are split on whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the “Make America Healthy Again” movement he’s...

Why French Pharmacies Are Thriving—And Could Achieve Even Greater Success
The success of French pharmacy staples Bioderma and Vichy in the United States has woken the American beauty industry up to the power of the pharmacy channel in Europe, but fragmentation makes the channel challenging to...

Digital Tools Delivering Real Results For Emerging Beauty Brands
During a discussion about men’s skincare brand Jackfir’s launch at Erewhon last month, founder Charlie Razook mentioned that he fields outreach from companies with various digital tools constantly, but isn’t sure about their value....

Beauty Brands’ Influencer Marketing Itinerary Shifts To Wellness Retreats And Events Over Lavish Trips
During a staycation the brand Rael hosted at the Belmond hotel in Santa Barbara from Oct. 28 to 30 coinciding with its launch at Ulta Beauty, 11 influencers, including Amy Chang, Jaci Marie Smith, Aspyn Ovard,...