Retail Report

Amazon Had A Big Prime Day And Indie Beauty Brands Did, Too
Defying low expectations heading into Amazon Prime Day last week, it was reportedly the biggest sale event ever in the e-tail giant’s history. Over 300 million items were purchased worldwide during the two-day event,...

As Consumers Trade Down, CVS Trades Up With Premium Skincare
CVS is the latest mass-market chain to add a splash of class. The drugstore company has unveiled Skin Care Center, a new shop-in-shop it’s trialing in three...

Sephora’s New CEO, Walgreens’ Alliance With Boots And Target’s Inventory Troubles: A Look At June 2022’s Big Retail News
With the chance that the United States will plunge into recession due to towering inflation, increased interest rates, stock market tumbles and economic volatility rising, American businesses are grappling with what defensive—and offensive—moves they should be making. Retailers...

Ulta Beauty Partners With Allure Store For 3-Month New York City Pop-Up
Ulta Beauty has landed prime media real estate. The specialty chain will have a presence in key areas of the Allure Store from July through September featuring a range rotating monthly with established and emerging...

Moon Beings Is The Latest Indie Beauty Brand To Open A Retail Concept
At the beginning of the year, Moon Beings founder Melanie Tritt expected to get her 2-year-old clean skincare brand into retail. She was happy with its direct-to-consumer business, thanks in large part to traction gained...

Montauk Emerges As A Must-Visit Post-COVID Beauty Destination
Technically part of the Hamptons, Montauk, long known as a surfing destination and laidback, steeped-in-nature alternative to the tony and crowded towns of East Hampton and Bridgehampton, is becoming a must-visit beauty destination. Brands...