Self-Professed Diva Kimba Williams And Doctor Barbara McLaren Created Kushae As A Natural Feminine Care Brand For Today

Kimba Williams and Barbara McLaren could hardly be more different. Williams, a former pharmaceutical sales consultant with a megawatt smile and confidence to match, is a self-proclaimed diva never at a loss for words or ideas. McLaren, a...

“A Better Version Of What It’s Always Stood For”: Ricky’s NYC Brings On Board New President For A Refresh

Ricky’s NYC has a new president who wants to retain the quirkiness that makes it unique. With a retail career stretching over a quarter century, Lisa Aquilino brings a merchandiser’s eye to the vast array of merchandise...

Vegamour Is A Multimillion-Dollar Hair-Wellness Brand No One’s Heard Of, But It’s Working To Change That

Vegamour has accumulated a hair-raising amount of sales in a short span of time without much notice. The direct-to-consumer lash, brow and hair growth brand is on track to hit $10 million in revenues this year after...

New E-Tailer Coveted Market Wants To Convert Customers To Emerging Clean Beauty Brands

Talia Shiff is aligning her career with her passion at Coveted Market, a forthcoming e-commerce destination dedicated to clean beauty. The former TJX Canada merchandise assistant’s transition to clean beauty started two years ago after her sister...

22-Year-Old Pacifica, The Natural Brand With Crystal-Infused Scents And Coconut Probiotic Sunscreen, Is Cooler Than It’s Ever Been

When Brook Harvey-Taylor started Pacifica in 1996, many of its current consumers weren’t born yet. The brand has managed to shift distribution from prestige to mass and expand into several categories – it’s gone from fragrance to...

New Store Field Introduces Shoppers In Downtown Augusta To Indie Beauty

Jennifer Tinsley wasn’t thrilled indie beauty retail was so far afield in Augusta, Ga. She opened the store Field to remedy that problem. The 1,100-square-foot space is filled with products from 45 emerging brands, including Clove...

No-Commitment Manicures: Orly Launches AR Nail Polish Try-On With App Wanna Nails

Orly is taking the concept of try before you buy virtual by partnering with augmented reality specialist Wannaby to allow consumers to sample nail polishes on their cellphones via the Wanna Nails app. Although brands the...