What Amorepacific’s Acquisition Of Tata Harper Says About Clean Beauty Today
In an article on Amorepacific’s acquisition of Tata Harper, the South Korean company’s first of an American brand, Vogue Business proclaims, “It’s a good time for science-backed, premium skincare.” Although the proclamation is undoubtedly true—market research...
High-Growth Pimple Patch Brand Hero Cosmetics Speeds To $630M Deal With Church & Dwight
Mighty Patch maker Hero Cosmetics has scored a mighty exit. Consumer goods conglomerate Church & Dwight is acquiring the brand for $630 million, a 5.5X multiple of the $115 million in sales...
Your Questions About MOQs Answered
When starting or scaling a business in the beauty industry, there are many steps founders must take, including developing innovative and effective formulations, handling supply chain issues and logistics, and of course, assessing how their offerings size up...
Ulta Beauty Continues Its Hot Streak, Sephora At Kohl’s To Expand Chain-Wide, And Online Spending Rebounds: A Look At August 2022’s Retail News
In August, retailers reported earnings that revealed they’re grappling with demand shifts instigated by persistent inflation. Big gains were rare (see Ulta Beauty) as retailers were adversely impacted by the the shaky macro environment (e.g., Kohl’s)....
Doctor And Professional Skincare Brands Go Decidedly Upmarket With Their Latest Launches
Luxury beauty has been on a wild ride in recent months. After a spate of mass-class retail partnerships such as Walmart’s with Space NK, the future of the category seemed uncertain. Might the high...
