Retail Report
Beauty’s New Wave Of Science-Backed Brands Brings Fresh Energy To The Derm Channel
Even though Americans’ trust in doctors has fallen, they remain among the most trusted professionals in the country It’s hardly surprising, then, that a new class of science-backed skincare brands that trade on...
Walmart Is Drawing Affluent Shoppers—And Elevating Beauty To Keep Them
In an uncertain economy, higher-income consumers are giving Walmart a fresh look, and the big-box giant is orchestrating a beauty reinvention to make sure they like what they see. Over the last year, Walmart has introduced...
SkinSpirit Expands Nordstrom Partnership As Aesthetics Gains Ground In Retail
With aesthetics increasingly integrated into beauty, SkinSpirit is expanding its presence at Nordstrom, bringing its full suite of services, from Botox to laser hair removal, to department store floors. The KKR-backed aesthetics chain,...
Sephora Gets Edgier In Fragrance With Niche International Brands
With Kayali as the No. 1 fragrance brand at Sephora last year, the retailer appears to have learned its customers have a taste for international influences. Now, it’s pushing further in that direction by bringing in Borntostandout...
Target Sticks With Prestige Beauty As It Replaces Ulta Shop-In-Shops
Target is replacing its Ulta Beauty shop-in-shops with a new prestige beauty assortment launching in more than 600 stores this fall as the big-box retailer invests heavily to revive growth. Called Target Beauty Studio,...
Some Beauty Brands Leave TikTok Shop As Its Economics Don’t Add Up
Commanding nearly 20% of the $87 billion social commerce market in the United States in 2025, TikTok Shop has quickly become an essential discovery driver for beauty brands, but some emerging brands are choosing to...
