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

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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

WSL Event Explores Consumers’ Health Care Needs

By Scot Meyer, JUNE 10, 2024 || A Publication of Chain Drug Review NEW YORK — Speaking at WSL’s recent event here, CVS Health’s Erin Condon talked about how consumer expectations around health care are changing, requiring a more personalized, inclusive and holistic approach. "At the end of the day, health is about living," Condon ... Read more

9 Takeaways From WSL Strategic Retail’s Annual Health Symposium

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By Emily Burns, JUNE 06, 2024 || BeautyInc – A Publication of WWD Speakers hailed from key wellness companies including The Vitamin Shoppe, CVS Health, Kroger Health, HerMD and more. On Thursday, WSL Strategic Retail hosted its annual health symposium, this year titled “Beyond Wellness: The Future of Health. What Shoppers Really Want.” Hosted in ... Read more

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