Pursuing An Atypical Approach To Multichannel Distribution, Conscious Coconut Lands At 600 Whole Foods Stores
Conscious Coconut founder Danielle Conte has her own take on distribution—and it just landed her brand in 600 Whole Foods stores across the United States. Landing in Whole Foods and retailers like it weren’t part of Conte’s...
“Everywhere That Neutrogena Is”: How President Melanie Bender Is Leading Clean Skincare Brand Versed’s Next Growth Phase
Under the guidance of president Melanie Bender, Versed is bringing people into the clean, sustainable beauty segment. For over half of the skincare brand’s customers, it’s the first eco-minded skincare brand they’ve purchased from, and for...
Sknmuse Founder Ezinne Iroanya Strives To “Authentically Represent What Black Luxury Means To Us”
When Ezinne Iroanya, founder skincare and body care brand Sknmuse, won the $20,000 Cantu Elevate Grant last month, it felt like a full-circle moment. Before she moved to Oklahoma on her own at 16 years old,...
New Luxury Brand Ever Amid Elevates Beauty Essentials To Everyday Art
“It’s the age-old story, make something for yourself, and you will want to share it with the world,” says Nadine Boyd, founder of the new brand Ever Amid. “That’s really where it came from.” In Boyd’s case,...
Shopify’s Mistake, Amazon’s Struggles, Recession Fears And IBMG’s Live Show: A Look At July 2022’s Big Retail News
Airplanes are full, and nobody seems to want patio furniture. The U-turn in United States consumer spending from goods to services has thrown retailers for a loop. Add in wallops of stubbornly high inflation, a generally rocky economy...
