How Indie Beauty Brands Heat Up Sales During Summer’s Slow Months
In this edition of Beauty Independent’s ongoing series posing questions to beauty entrepreneurs, we ask 10 brand founders and executives: Is there such a thing as a summer slump when it comes to sales? If so, how do...
Great Expectations For Beauty Investments, Great Expectations for BeautyX Capital Summit
The headlines say it all—the emerging beauty market is full of great expectations. In the space of a few months, news that five-year-old startup Glossier has surpassed the $1 billion mark (“Glossier Now Valued At More Than...
DTC Supplement Company Seed Tackles Social Media Marketing On Its Own Terms By Sending Influencers To Seed University
Seed’s new social media initiative requires the influencers involved to have smarts, not simply high follower counts. The company, which produces probiotic supplements for males and females, has unveiled Seed University, an interactive 59-minute educational course...
Four Areas Of Opportunity In The Enormous Wellness Market
Most activities seem to fall under wellness these days. Ever had a shot of wheatgrass? Done a bit of yoga? Tried a product with CBD? Slept? At a recent panel discussion in Los Angeles, 100% of attendees raised...
This Australian Clean Beauty Brand Incubator Is Shaping Trends In The U.S. Market
In October, Ulta Beauty and The Department Of Brands began discussing the possibility of the incubator developing a clean beauty haircare brand for its stores. Five months later, that brand, Kyn, rolled out across the...
