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Roundtable — episode 56
CloseLessons In European And UK Product Compliance
The shift to digital has enabled consumers from all over the globe to discover new beauty brands, increasing the desire for US-based brands to... -
Roundtable — episode 55
CloseSustainability Without Sacrifice
Traditionally, there has been a tradeoff when working with sustainable ingredients and packaging. But modern developments have allowed for... -
Roundtable — episode 54
CloseThe Clean Network
It takes a village to develop clean formulas. Join Nader Naeymi-Rad, The Detox Market Founder Romain Gaillard, Hayley Hoffman Peri, Founder and... -
Roundtable — episode 53
CloseUpcycling In Beauty And Personal Care
Sustainability is top of mind for consumers and brands alike, but there’s more to being an eco-friendly brand than just using recyclable... -
Roundtable — episode 52
CloseMaximizing Marketing
Marketing has arguably transformed more than any other job category over the last decade thanks to the rise of social media and the powerful... -
Roundtable — episode 51
CloseBeauty In China
China, the world’s second largest beauty market in terms of revenue and consumption value behind the US, is ripe with growth opportunity. And... -
Roundtable — episode 50
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q1 ’21
Join us for our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 49
CloseBrands With Influence
Having an audience that keeps up with the happenings of a brand or its founder on social media is invaluable. But gaining loyalty like that... -
Roundtable — episode 48
CloseThe New Luxury Cosmetics
Thanks to their enviable backgrounds in the beauty industry, these professional heavyweights are reimagining prestige beauty for the new age,... -
Roundtable — episode 47
CloseThe Grand Panelist Tournament
In celebration of Beauty Independent's In Conversation series' one year anniversary, we are bringing back new guests and past panelists to... -
Roundtable — episode 46
CloseThe New Guard
From driving industry trends to securing major retail placements— there is no doubt about it, Youth to the People, Function of Beauty and Hero... -
Roundtable — episode 45
CloseSelling On Amazon
Beauty Independent conducted surveys of independent brands in 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 2020 (post-pandemic) to explore the diverse experiences of... -
Roundtable — episode 44
CloseThe SPAC Phenomenon
The beauty industry has become a magnet for all manner of investors—from angels to family offices, venture funds, private equity firms and now... -
Roundtable — episode 43
CloseOmni-Channel Retail
Delivering a seamless digital and in-person shopping experience is crucial for leading retailers. Join IBMG co-founder Nader Naeymi-Rad and top... -
Roundtable — episode 42
CloseSex Sells: Sexual Wellness At Retail
In 2021, you can buy lube at Nordstrom, shop vibrators at Holt Renfrew and browse arousal oils at Urban Outfitters. Sex sells, now more than... -
Roundtable — episode 41
CloseDeveloping Spa-Grade Skincare
Skincare is driving much of the growth in beauty as remote working has consumers prioritizing achieving healthy, glowing skin over covering and... -
Roundtable — episode 40
CloseLooking Ahead: What To Expect In Beauty In 2021
The health crisis and social justice movements which defined 2020 will alter the beauty market for years to come. Retailers and brands alike... -
Roundtable — episode 39
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q4 ’20
Join us for our ongoing Roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the industry.... -
Roundtable — episode 38
CloseMaximizing Amazon
For emerging beauty brands, Amazon is perhaps the biggest opportunity in commerce, but it is an enormous and oftentimes perilous portal to... -
Roundtable — episode 37
CloseThe Big Business of Body Care
Consumers are embracing the philosophy that skincare extends beyond the face as many experts are eyeing body care as the next big money maker.... -
Roundtable — episode 36
CloseBeauty Retail’s Evolution
To say shopping for beauty and wellness changed in 2020 would be an understatement. But nimble retailers are embracing this as time to innovate... -
Roundtable — episode 35
CloseBrand Engines
Modern consumers want new, better, and different brands. Incubators have swooped into the beauty industry with skills—particularly involving... -
Roundtable — episode 34
CloseTimeless Brands In A Trend-Driven World
A distinct point of view is a founder’s most important tool when it comes to building a modern brand. Join Nader Naeymi-Rad and three bona... -
Roundtable — episode 33
CloseForecasting For 2021
2020 has been a year unlike any other, creating unforeseen challenges for entrepreneurs from supply chain shortages to record unemployment... -
Roundtable — episode 32
CloseFragrance’s New Frontier
While store closures caused a 21% decline in overall US fragrance sales in 2020 according to NPD, the category’s online sales have nearly... -
Roundtable — episode 31
CloseAll-Star Haircare Leaders
While much of the beauty industry has seen sluggish sales since March, particularly in luxury, haircare is one of the few blossoming segments.... -
Roundtable — episode 30
CloseCannabis Beauty
If you thought cannabis beauty and wellness was blazing already, business has only just begun to bud. With several states legalizing medical... -
Roundtable — episode 29
CloseQuarterly Data Snapshot Q3 ’20
Join us for the first installment of our ongoing roundtable bringing together the best and most respected providers and research from around the... -
Roundtable — episode 28
CloseSmart Skincare Tools
From wrinkle-zapping lasers to microdermabrasion, the at-home self-care market is exploding and is projected to grow by more than 20% over the... -
Roundtable — episode 27
CloseGame Changers
These business leaders are on a mission to wake up and shake up the beauty industry. Join Nader Naeymi-Rad and three disruptive founders as they... -
Roundtable — episode 26
CloseBrand Architects
Whether they are creating new businesses from within, or working with outside entrepreneurs to incubate their own ventures, brand engines prove... -
Roundtable — episode 25
CloseBeauty Careers In A Post-COVID World
COVID has plunged beauty, wellness and retail into a new era resulting in changing priorities for businesses and tighter bottom lines for many.... -
Roundtable — episode 24
CloseSexual Wellness
The country is increasingly accepting of gay and lesbian sex, sex between consenting singles and pornography. As American views on sex and... -
Roundtable — episode 23
CloseDisruptive Capital
It takes more than a good product and robust social following to convince beauty backers to write massive checks, according to three leading... -
Roundtable — episode 22
CloseWellness Wonders
During a global health crisis, it’s unsurprising that health has been foremost on consumers’ minds.As a result, wellness brands have been... -
Roundtable — episode 21
CloseMale-Centric Beauty
Men’s grooming is in the process of a makeover. Once a one-note segment centered on basic hygiene products, a new crop of independent... -
Roundtable — episode 20
CloseConscious Beauty
The idea of conscious beauty is spreading across the beauty industry, from brands to retailers. From products to business practices, the... -
Roundtable — episode 19
CloseExecutive Leadership
Successful pairings of creative and business minds have been pivotal to some of the most significant brands of our time. Think Christopher... -
Roundtable — episode 18
CloseNiche Retailers
In this episode, some of the most prestigious indie beauty retailers gather for a panel on meeting unmet consumer needs and what they look for... -
Roundtable — episode 17
CloseBeauty Incubators
For a conversation centered on brand engines and drivers to determine where brand incubators are placing their bets in the beauty market, the In... -
Roundtable — episode 16
ClosePlant-Based Powerhouses
By developing plant-driven formulas to contend with—and best—their legacy competitors the founders of Pai, Vintner’s Daughter and Honey... -
Roundtable — episode 15
CloseColor Cosmetics Gurus
Four cosmetics entrepreneurs convene to explore the importance of brand values and challenges of selling makeup during the pandemic. A principle... -
Roundtable — episode 14
CloseCosmetics & Skincare Retail Leaders
The heads of three of the most highly desirable boutiques for beauty entrepreneurs sit on a panel to shed light on their perspective of... -
Roundtable — episode 13
CloseSerial Entreprenuers
Serial entrepreneurs are born, not made. These two icons share their vision and the fever to succeed and solve problems that seemingly runs in... -
Roundtable — episode 12
Close12th Edition Extravaganza: Beauty Champion
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Roundtable — episode 11
CloseSkin & Bodycare Trailblazers
During this In Conversation skincare and body care webinar one famous brand founder advises beauty entrepreneurs to amass as much as $3 million... -
Roundtable — episode 10
CloseBeyond Inclusivity
The racial wealth gap undermines the wellbeing and financial security of Black Americans, and it impedes U.S. economic growth. Four Black... -
Roundtable — episode 9
CloseVenture Capital For Successful Startups
What compels seasoned investors to write a $1 million check, a life-changing amount for most indie beauty entrepreneurs, for one brand versus... -
Roundtable — episode 8
CloseBuilding A Modern Legacy Brand
The In Conversation series turned to five iconic founders to learn the secrets of building an iconic legacy brand. They emphasize that lasting... -
Roundtable — episode 7
ClosePost-COVID Retail Models
Stores with walls aren’t dead, agreed the four retail experts and strategists during the In Conversation webinar about the retail models of... -
Roundtable — episode 6
CloseDepartment Stores: Is There A Future?
The pandemic didn’t cause department stores’ struggles. It did, however, speed up the consequences of those struggles. In this webinar, four... -
Roundtable — episode 5
CloseBrand Founders
Four successful and admirable brands founders look back at the beginnings of their successful brands to glean lessons relevant to today’s... -
Roundtable — episode 4
CloseBeauty Investors
In this edition of In Conversation, four beauty investors with proven track records reach the consensus that a V-shaped recovery is unlikely due... -
Roundtable — episode 3
CloseBeauty Retailers
There’s no roadmap for operating beauty stores during a pandemic. The challenge for retailers? Sorting through how to allow and urge shopping... -
Roundtable — episode 2
CloseBrand Founders
Five beauty entrepreneurs outline a range of strategies they’re pursuing, including ramping up social media content and focusing on resonant... -
Roundtable — episode 1
CloseBeauty Editors
In the series premiere, four beauty journalists engage in a media-focused webinar that delves into the coronavirus pandemic’s impacts on the...
