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“We’re Losing Talented People”: As Production Slumps, Hollywood Makeup Artists And Hairstylists Fight For Survival
Over the past five years, Hollywood’s movie and television industry has operated in fits and starts, thanks to COVID shutdowns, strikes by SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America and most recently wildfires, which halted...
The Humble Deodorant Goes Bougie And Bankable
In 2017, as aluminum-free deodorants were transforming personal care for the pits, Unilever and Procter & Gamble moved to capture customers migrating to more natural options by purchasing Native and Schmidt’s, respectively. Now, the deodorant category is...
Diverse Beauty Brands Have To “Push Harder” In The Post-DEI Era. Here’s How.
As retail strategist Josanta Gray Emegano worked to expand distribution for brands like Nude Sugar, Parfait and Beauty Bakerie, she noticed retailers’ DEI programs cracked the door open for the possibility of shelf placement for BIPOC-owned and...
8 Beauty Brands Launching At Sephora
Sephora is exercising its vaunted curation powers by enlarging its stable of influencer, buzzy K-Beauty and expert-led makeup, skincare and haircare brands. The beauty specialty chain is refining its assortment from a...
5 New Sexual Wellness Products For A Steamy Valentine’s Day
The National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics predict record Valentine’s Day business this year of $27.5 billion, up from last year’s $25.8 billion and the previous record of $27.4 billion in 2020. Over half of...
8 New Beauty Brands Launching At Credo
Pushing into categories beyond traditional beauty, Credo wants to be a one-stop shop for clean living devotees. At the end of 2024, the San Francisco-based NextWorld Evergreen-owned retailer launched a home vertical by adding candle and...
