Retail Report
Ulta Beauty Continues Its Hot Streak, Sephora At Kohl’s To Expand Chain-Wide, And Online Spending Rebounds: A Look At August 2022’s Retail News
In August, retailers reported earnings that revealed they’re grappling with demand shifts instigated by persistent inflation. Big gains were rare (see Ulta Beauty) as retailers were adversely impacted by the the shaky macro environment (e.g., Kohl’s)....
Dollar Beauty Retailer Miss A Plots Major Expansion
As brick-and-mortar traffic accelerates, Miss A, the dollar beauty retailer, is planning to grow its physical footprint in a big way with 84 new standalone stores. The new stores...
Fair Trade Beauty Destination Beautyologie Partners With Boutique On First Brick-And-Mortar Concept
A year from its launch, Beautyologie, the online beauty marketplace for fair trade and ethically formulated products, has expanded into its first permanent brick-and-mortar location.
Shopify’s Mistake, Amazon’s Struggles, Recession Fears And IBMG’s Live Show: A Look At July 2022’s Big Retail News
Airplanes are full, and nobody seems to want patio furniture. The U-turn in United States consumer spending from goods to services has thrown retailers for a loop. Add in wallops of stubbornly high inflation, a generally rocky economy...
Thrive Market Steps Into Private-Label Beauty With The Launch Of F.a.e.
Thrive Market, the direct-to-consumer members-only retailer aiming to disrupt the $100 billion online grocery industry, has launched its first private-label beauty brand. F.a.e., which stands for “for all everywhere,” features...
As The Economy Contracts, Dollar General Forges Ahead—And Beauty Is At The Forefront
From the playbook of when there’s a loser, there’s always a winner, Dollar General is readying for growth as gross domestic product in the United States has slipped in two consecutive quarters, unofficially plunging the economy...
