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Sephora UK’s VP Of Global Merchandising On How Brands Fail And Flourish At The Retailer
According to Nigel Lawmon, VP of global merchandising for haircare at Sephora UK, brands that fail to gain momentum at Sephora tend to share one thing in common: They...
If Beauty Is Doing So Great, Why Do Many Indie Beauty Brands Feel Like They’re Struggling?
In recent weeks, there’s been a deluge of media coverage attempting to decipher why Americans are sour on the United States economy when a slew of economic indicators, including unemployment, gross domestic product growth, job creation,...
“Bargain Basement”: The Beauty Industry Reacts To THG’s Biossance Acquisition
Biossance, the brand that raised awareness of Amyris’s lab-brewed squalane, has found a new home. THG Beauty, also known as The Hut Group, snapped up the brand for $20 million in...
What Will Be The “It” Beauty Look Of 2024?
In a recent episode of the “Fat Mascara” podcast, co-hosts Jennifer Sullivan and Jessica Matlin discussed The New York Times article, “Why Culture Has Come To A Standstill.” Written by Jason Farago, the article asks,...
Bridge Mentorship Helps Brands Understand The Cautious Mindset Of Today’s CPG Investors
Investors have shifted from focusing on growth to focusing on profitability and brands that can prove their potential, but many beauty entrepreneurs still haven’t adjusted to the practical mindset. “Today, everybody wants...
From Fragrance Category Bullishness To An Emphasis On Omnichannel, 10 Top Takeaways From Dealmaker Summit EU/UK
The number of beauty deals has been depressed this year, but beauty industry dealmakers’ outlook isn’t. At Beauty Independent’s Dealmaker Summit EU/UK in London earlier this month, speakers from companies the likes of
