Retailers
J.C. Penney Ends Thirteen Lune Shop-In-Shop Partnership
J.C. Penney has ended a partnership with inclusive retailer Thirteen Lune that brought minority-owned brands to over 600 of its stores, but was challenged by Thirteen Lune’s financial...
Space NK Halts American E-Commerce As It Grapples With Tariff Impacts
As it wrestles with the effects of heightened tariffs on goods entering the United States, Space NK informed customers Wednesday that it’s temporarily halting online purchases for customers in the country. In a brief email, the British...
Indie Fragrance Brand Ranger Station Opens NYC Store—And Plots More Locations
Ranger Station has traveled north to set up shop in the Big Apple—and is looking to spread elsewhere. Opening May 17 on Bleecker Street in New York City’s West Village neighborhood,...
11 Beauty Brands Launching At Bluemercury
Bluemercury is doubling down on fragrance and clinical skincare with a bevy of brand launches. “Our focus is on efficacy,” says Maly Bernstein, CEO of the Macy’s-owned beauty specialty chain. “In a world where people are...
“Confidence In The Chaos”: Bluemercury CEO Maly Bernstein Focuses On Core Strengths Amid Economic Uncertainty
“This is our moment,” says Maly Bernstein, CEO of Macy’s Inc.-owned Bluemercury. “This is our time to create confidence through sticking to our core strengths. The personalized service with the focus on product efficacy in the comfort...
Sephora’s Spring Savings Event Sales Decline As Competitive And Economic Pressures Mount
Feverish beauty industry competition and consumer unease are among several factors contributing to sales during Sephora’s spring Savings Event sliding from last year. Data from market research firm YipitData shows...
