Spa And Store Lena Rose Opens Second Location In Chicago Area

Lena Rose is doubling down on the Chicago area.  The clean beauty spa and boutique has opened a 1,750-square-foot location in Naperville, Ill, a suburb about an hour’s drive from Chicago,...

Pietro Simone Introduces Intimate Beauty Services Featuring Exosome Therapy

As exosome use heats up in aesthetic services and skincare products, Pietro Simone is turning to the cutting-edge ingredient to optimize—for appearance and wellness—the most intimate area of human bodies.  At his...

As Macy’s Moves Higher End, Its Revamped Beauty Department In Miami’s Dadeland Mall Offers A Glimpse At Its Future

Contending with falling sales, Macy’s announced Tuesday that it’s slimming down its retail fleet to 350 stores by closing 150 over the next three years, including 50 this year. Simultaneously, it’s concentrating on...

Textured Haircare Brands Return To Tried-And-True Distribution At Beauty Supply Stores As Challenges Increase In Other Channels

With 30 years experience as a retail broker for brands like Mielle Organics, Curls Dynasty and Taliah Waajid, Germaine Bolds-Leftridge remembers the days when barbershops and beauty supply stores were the first retail stop for Black-owned...

The Detox Market Celebrates OG Clean Beauty Brands In New Campaign

The Detox Market is leaning into OG clean beauty brands this year as it prioritizes brand building over newness. The clean beauty retailer is running a GOAT (greatest of all time)...

Net-A-Porter Shrinks Beauty Assortment As It Chases Profitability

Net-a-Porter has significantly reduced its beauty assortment as it struggles to reach profitability.  The luxury fashion e-tailer’s beauty assortment is down to under 70 luxury and prestige brands from around 200, and it’s expected...