
Merz Apothecary Is A 142-Year-Old Startup On A High Growth Trajectory
Chicago’s Merz Apothecary is looking pretty good for its age — or any age, for that matter. The 142-year-old omnichannel retailer boasts two thriving brick-and-mortar locations, a booming website and one of the oldest Amazon storefronts...

Lullabies In Bottles And Bags: Goodnight Darling Co. Develops Products To Foster Good Sleep
Goodnight Darling Co. is cozying up to retailers, particularly West Elm, where it’s launched at stores in Fairfax, Va., and the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded by insomnia sufferer Aycee Brown, the all-things-slumber brand lulls customers to...

This Mother-And-Daughter Duo’s Cheerful Skincare Brand Will Make You Smile
Most women would tear their mothers to shreds if they had to work with them regularly. Micaela Hoo isn’t like most women and neither is her mother Dawn Marie. The spunky duo behind Drifter Organics manages to infuse...

At West Elm And Credo, Soapply Spreads The Message Of Proper Handwashing To Combat Disease
Soapply wants customers to reconsider the stuff on their sinks. The social impact-driven brand that’s entered Credo, West Elm and Feed invests up to $10 in water sanitation and hygiene programs for every 8-oz. bottle of its...

Mama Glow Launches Self-Care Products To Help Mamas Glow And Take It Slow
How does a mama-to-be get her glow? It might have something to do with hormones, but the role of nourishing personal care products can’t be dismissed. Latham Thomas, birth coach and founder of Mama Glow, a maternity...