Retail Report

From The Doctor’s Office To The Department Store: Skincare Brand Dermatologist’s Choice Premieres At The Market @ Macy’s With A New Look
When dermatologist Richard Bottiglione developed the brand Dermatologist’s Choice nearly 40 years ago, he sought to deliver doctor-worthy skincare results to his patients without forcing them to make inconvenient and sometimes costly trips to his office. In...

Reina Rebelde Founder Regina Merson Takes Issue With Ulta Beauty’s Frida Kahlo Collection—And Suggests What Should Have Been Done
When Ulta Beauty unveiled its Frida Kahlo collection via social media on July 5, the public condemnation of its use of imagery associated with the renowned Mexican artist on makeup was almost instantaneous. The retailer faced...

When Ulta Beauty Came Calling, Terra Beauty Bars Was Ready
Many beauty startups aren’t prepared when a major account comes calling. They don’t have the bandwidth or cash to meet inventory demands, and aren’t set up logistically to ship thousands of pieces. That wasn’t the case for three-year-old...

Breakout Acne Solution Brand Hero Cosmetics Bursts Into Target
Ju Rhyu, founder and CEO of Hero Cosmetics, likes to describe her brand as acne care 2.0. “We make products for the entire life cycle of the pimple,” she says. But Hero’s 2.0 advancements extend well beyond...

One Year In, New York Detox Destination Clean Market Cooks Up Plans To Add Two Locations
New Yorkers in the know wouldn’t peg Midtown as the nabe to find a healthy living oasis, but, in the year since it’s opened there, Clean Market has been consistently luring the city’s Lululemon-clad wellness warriors above...

The Chicest New Fast Facial Concept In Canada (Don’t Worry Americans, It’s Heading To The US)
When former Tatler Magazine editor, assistant to famed fashion stylist Isabella Blow and luxury brand consultant Jessica Walsh moved from London to Vancouver almost five years ago, the amount of Lycra worn by women in the coastal Canadian...