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Autopsy Of An Abbreviated Retail Romance: Why Target And Ulta Beauty Split
Confirming Ulta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman’s revelation in April that Target and Ulta Beauty’s relationship was being paused, the retailers officially announced Thursday they’re splitting up in August next year, ending a high-low...
Challenger Brands Advance After-Sun Care Beyond Basic Aloe
With another summer ready to wrap up, many consumers are coming to terms with what months in the sun have wrought on their skin. Some may be noticing their tans are accompanied by dehydration, discoloration...
The Surprisingly Confident State Of Indie Beauty 2025
The picture for the pretty-making business hasn’t been all that pretty this year. Tariffs are eating into the bottom line. Digital advertising costs have soared. High-profile brands are closing. The TikTok micro-trend machine is wearing thin....
Your Beauty Products Have Gotten More Expensive
The cost of looking good is going up. Whether it’s a lip gloss that’s $3 more expensive or a shampoo that’s an extra $2, beauty product prices are climbing faster than prices overall. The...
Beauty Gets Moody With A Wave Of New Neurocosmetics
Can a body oil boost endorphins or a soap soothe someone to sleep? Beauty and wellness brands are betting on it. As modern life continues to spike anxiety levels, stymie sleep and squeeze...
Haircare Emerges As K-Beauty’s Next Big Category
As K-Beauty enjoys a resurgence fueled by virality, affordability, retail expansion and buzzy skincare products and ingredients, a category it’s not famous for yet—haircare—is gaining prominence. Sarah Chung Park, CEO of Landing International, a distributor that has...
