Could The Spending Bill’s Hemp Provision Upend The U.S. CBD Industry?

A provision tucked into the federal spending bill passed on Nov. 12 to end the United States’ longest government shutdown could effectively ban most products containing cannabidiol, including gummies, tinctures, patches and salves that have flooded...

The Strategies That Took LaserAway To 200 Clinics With Zero Closures

Founded in 2005 by brothers Scott, Brock and Todd Heckmann with physician Roy Winston, and focused on nonsurgical laser and injectable treatments, LaserAway has become the country’s largest aesthetics chain, reaching more than 200 locations...

Kenvue, Kimberly-Clark And The $48B Question: WTF Just Happened?

One Deal To Rule Over Them All When L’Oréal announced its $4.8 billion acquisition of Kering’s beauty business last month, the consensus in beauty was simple: Alright,...

The Influencer-Led Campaign Calling On Brands To Publicly Oppose MAHA

There’s a widening schism in the world of beauty and wellness: MAHA or nuh-uh. A growing number of founders, content creators and industry professionals have begun distancing themselves from Make America Healthy Again, Robert...

Beauty Retail’s Big Dream For The Business Of Sleep

At Ulta Beauty, along with shampoo from Cécred, cleanser from CeraVe, sunscreen from Supergoop and serum from The Ordinary, shoppers can buy sleep supplements from Lemme, Love Wellness, Ritual and Moon Juice, and red-light...

Beauty Brands Stay Positive Heading Into Holidays Despite Weak Consumer Sentiment

The holidays are always a stressful time, but they could be more stressful than usual this year as consumers face higher credit card delinquencies, pricier everyday staples like groceries, slow job growth and wages that...