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How US start-up Subtl Beauty stacks up in a hypercompetitive beauty market

Inside Retail

Launched in 2018, Subtl Beauty is built around the idea of having all your makeup essentials — like concealer, blush, and powder — in one easy-to-use stack, or ‘stak’, as the brand dubs its hero product, rather than carrying around a bulky slew of items. Though not my ultimate calling, it sparked my passion for beauty.

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Meet Sugar: The “anti-establishment” beauty retailer Indian consumers crave

Inside Retail

It’s been quite a year for Indian beauty retailer Sugar, which has just concluded a $50 million Series D fundraise led by the Asia Fund of L Catterton. Consumers are at the heart of all we do. L Catterton’s strategic partnership with LVMH will also supercharge Sugar’s expansion in the near future. Celebrating uniqueness.

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BREAKING: The Body Shop snapped up by Aurelius in cut-price deal

Retail Gazette

The Body Shop has been snapped up by private equity investor Aurelius Group for £207m, just a fifth of the price that Brazilian cosmetics giant Natura paid for it in 2017. The sale, which is expected to complete next month, is far below the £500m price tag that Natura was understood to be targetting.

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Why Sephora’s French prestige failed to translate in South Korea

Inside Retail

With over 2700 stores across 35 countries and a booming e-commerce presence worldwide, Sephora is one of the leading omnichannel beauty retailers in the industry. Sephora launched in South Korea in 2019 with a flagship location in the shopping-centered Gangnam District in Seoul. billion won (US$9.26 million), 14.5

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The rise of livestream shopping

Inside Retail

The use of videos as part of a retail marketing strategy is a tried and tested method to catch consumers’ attention and drive sales. From TV shopping channels to online shopping, videos have demonstrated that they are the best method to connect with customers at the convenience of their own home.

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India’s DTC boom: Fuelled by technology and Millennials

Inside Retail

Even if only a fraction of these users convert into consumers, it spells immense profitability for retail brands. This is precisely what direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have been capitalising on in recent years. While bricks-and-mortar stores still dominate the retail landscape, online retail is on the rise.

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Preparing for the future of online retail

Inside Retail

Now more than ever, it’s critical to understand the latest consumer expectations — and be ready to adapt. Looking ahead to the future of online shopping, three key trends in particular are likely to have lasting implications. Direct-to-consumer selling. Australians spent an unprecedented $50.46 Fulfilment of the future.