Foundry Acquires Shaving Brand Supply, Readies To Broaden Its Distribution And Assortment

In the shaving market, Unilever’s takeover of Dollar Shave Club in 2016 and Procter & Gamble’s pickup of Bevel creator Walker & Co. two years later were splashy deals, but they haven’t resulted in the desired positive ripple...

Pardon My Fro Partners With Horizon Beauty Group, Gears Up To Launch At Walmart

An outgrowth of illustrator Dana Bly’s artwork celebrating bold Black women, Pardon My Fro will roll out to select Walmart stores and online in January. The brand’s assortment at the massive chain will include haircare products Moisturizing...

Veracity Selfcare Launches Supplement Collection And Online At Saks Fifth Avenue

Veracity Selfcare, which launched in February of last year with an at-home saliva test measuring hormone levels to offer relevant skincare recommendations, has introduced nine supplements designed to optimize hormone health.  The supplement...

Indie E-Commerce Platform Straal Wants To Be The Cult Beauty Of South Africa

Modeled after strong brand builders like Cult Beauty and Oh My Cream, indie beauty e-tailer Straal wants to be the first port of call for...

After 20 Years Of Curls, Founder Mahisha Dellinger Reflects On The Secrets To Her Success—And A Few Stumbles

The curly hair brand Curls has remained relevant for 20 years in a crowded market, no easy feat. Some might attribute its longevity to good timing. The brand launched as the natural hair movement was picking up...