Wellness For Quitters: Brands Are Modernizing Products That Help You Kick A Habit

David Rentein started out as a social smoker, but his smoking became a regular habit while he was at the helm of successful meal replacement startup Soylent. When his fiancé told him he had to quit,...

Two Allergan Alumni Create Proof Aesthetics To Be The “Glossier Of Med-Spas”

Allergan alumni Winnie Eastwood and Gardenia Perez have teamed up to launch med-spa concept Proof Aesthetics.  Beginning with a location in Carlsbad, Calif., it’s targeting a young, diverse clientele that its co-founders feel...

Is The Men’s Grooming Hype Bubble Bursting?

Last month, Unilever announced it sold a majority stake in Dollar Shave Club to Nexus Capital Management, and Reuters reported Carlyle has put Every Man Jack up for sale. Chronicling movements in men’s grooming, CPG Wire...

Annie Jackson Steps Into CEO Role At Credo To Expand Its Clean Beauty Message And Store Roster

Annie Jackson, a chief architect of Credo from day one, is taking over the reins as CEO of the clean beauty retailer. She moves into the role occupied by Stuart Millar, previously...

Stride Consumer Partners Takes A Minority Stake In Odele

Stride Consumer Partners has obtained a minority stake in Odele for an undisclosed amount. The private equity firm is betting that the masstige phenomenon underpinning the success of skincare brands like Naturium...