Who’s Winning the Beauty Retailer Race for Gen Z?

Main banner for Who's Winning Gen Z Beauty blog featuring Sephora, Bubble Skincare, and Ulta at Target
By Noor Lobad, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 || A Publication of WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) Gen Z is the only cohort whose beauty spend is growing in units, per NIQ - and the race for their loyalty is intensifying among a growing number of retail players. The beauty retailer race for Gen Z's hearts and wallets ... Read more

What the Evolution of Dupe Culture Means for Beauty Brands and Retailers

WWD Beauty Dupes blog main banner
By James Manso, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 || A Publication of WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) Try to copy Charlotte Tilbury and you’ll be met with an error message — and a humorous social media rebuttal. In a TikTok the brand posted last month showing a bottle of the brand’s Hollywood Flawless Filter wedged into a photocopier, ... Read more

WSL Highlights Retailers That Are Rethinking Health and Wellness

Main blog banner featuring Wendy Liebmann, Maryann Javier, and Katie Hornsby, along with store examples from Virtual Retail Safari®
By Scot Meyer, OCTOBER 16, 2024 || A Publication of MMR (Mass Market Retailers) NEW YORK — Today’s consumers want easy ways to improve their health that are also affordable and accessible, and a recent Virtual Retail Safari® hosted by WSL Strategic Retail highlighted some of the innovative retailers that are stepping up with solutions. ... Read more

Future of Commerce 2030 Series Kicks Off in London

Main blog banner featuring Future of Retail panel at Emerson's Future of Commerce 2030 Event
By Scot Meyer, OCTOBER 9, 2024 || A Publication of MMR (Mass Market Retailers) "If you have an interest in what the future holds for this industry, you're in the right place today," said Ed Morgan, president of The Emerson Group. LONDON — The Emerson Group kicked off its “Future of Commerce 2030” series this ... Read more

Beauty Retailers and the Amazon Conundrum

By Kathryn Hopkins, AUGUST 16, 2024 || A Publication of WWD [Women’s Wear Daily] As Amazon continues to beef up its beauty offering, beauty retailers of all shapes and sizes need to stand out from the crowd. What a difference a few years can make. Amazon, once the pariah of prestige beauty, is now viewed ... Read more

What Does the Saks-Neiman’s $2.65 Billion Deal Mean for the Beauty Business?

By Kathryn Hopkins, JULY 9, 2024 || A Publication of WWD [Women’s Wear Daily] Hudson’s Bay Co. reached an agreement last week to acquire the Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65 billion. What has long been rumored became a reality last week. Hudson’s Bay Co. reached an agreement to acquire the Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65 ... Read more

Beauty Shines Bright Amid Uncertain Backdrop at Cosmoprof North America

By James Manso, JULY 30, 2024 || A Publication of WWD [Women’s Wear Daily] Despite larger societal factors giving pause, beauty industry leaders at Cosmoprof North America shared a cautiously sunny outlook on the sector's performance. As the beauty industry gathered at Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas last week, the pervading outlook was optimistic, ... Read more

Dove Proves Beauty Never Gets Old

By Faye Brookman, AUGUST 21, 2024 || A Publication of CEW In its latest campaign, Dove’s Real Beauty puts the spotlight on ageism. In its 20-year history, Dove’s Real Beauty campaigns have hit upon issues targeting youthful consumers, from body positivity to the impact of social media on self-esteem. Over the years I’ve shared these ... Read more

Older Consumers Worth Wooing

Older Consumers Worth Wooing blog banner
By Scot Meyer, JULY 8, 2024 || A Publication of MMR [Mass Market Retailers] Forward-looking retailers and suppliers rightly focus on the needs and wants of Millennials and members of Gen Z, who are critical customers now and (together with the preteens and teens of Generation Alpha) represent the future. But anyone ignoring baby boomers ... Read more

Event Spotlights Retailers’ Vital Role in Enhancing Health Care

By Scot Meyer, JUNE 17, 2024 || A Publication of MMR [Mass Market Retailers] NEW YORK — Retailers have a critical role to play in providing health care products and services in a way that is more personalized, inclusive, accessible and holistic, according to retail executives who spoke earlier this month at a WSL event ... Read more

Thank you for your message.

Your message has been received and we will be contacting you shortly to follow-up. If you would like to speak to someone immediately feel free to give us a call.
212 . 924 . 7780

    Subscribe to our Shopper, Retail Trends and Research Insights.

    *All fields are mandatory.

    You can manage your subscriptions and unsubscribe at any time.

    Thanks for signing up!

    Check your inbox for an email from info@wslstrategicretail.com. Make sure to check your spam folder and add us to your Safe Senders list. Please allow up to 48 hours for the messages to come through.

    Have Questions?

      Tell us a bit about you.

      You will receive an email with the download link shortly. Check your spam folder if you don't see it.

      Thank you. Check your inbox.

      Check your inbox to find your download link. Please be sure to check your spam folder if you can't find it.
      Contact us for questions: 212 . 924 . 7780

        How can we help you?

        Thank you for your message.

        Your message has been received and we will be contacting you shortly to follow-up. If you would like to speak to someone immediately feel free to give us a call.
        212 . 924 . 7780