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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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Why health, fitness and beauty brands are getting real (and funny)

Inside Retail

Health, fitness and beauty. A simple image search for health and fitness reveals screeds of bronzed, impossibly-toned bodies, paired with motivational slogans encouraging people to try harder, reach further, strive, dominate, or ‘just do it’. We’re seeing a similar shift in the beauty industry. That friend is Lauren.

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How Hydra Health is Transforming the Hospital Gift Shop

Retail TouchPoints

Marie Kloor and her firm, Hydra Health , are focused on changing that. Our mission is to transform spaces that have traditionally been kind of an afterthought and turn them into beautiful, customer-centric and revenue-generating spaces, ” Kloor said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Adore Beauty records good growth, plans to launch skincare line

Inside Retail

Pureplay online retailer Adore Beauty has reported positive sales momentum in the first half of the financial year. Adore Beauty CEO Tennealle O’Shannessy said the company is executing a strategic plan that will accelerate growth and increase the lifetime value of customers. “We Group revenue is up 18 per cent to $113.1

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How to Make your Beauty Routine More Eco-Friendly

Retail TouchPoints

With that in mind, one habit to consider paying extra attention to is your beauty routine. A recent report states that brand transparency regarding environmental sustainability remains a top priority for cosmetics and personal beauty care consumers. Packaging Takes Center Stage So what does sustainable beauty really mean?

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Vitality Brands acquires Kiwi beauty label Essano

Inside Retail

Australian skincare company Vitality Brands is to acquire Kiwi beauty brand Essano, which is projected to result in a $130 million annual turnover. The acquisition is expected to position Vitality Brands as a major independent natural beauty and wellness market player in Australasia and New Zealand.

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Who is THG, the British group that tried to buy out Adore Beauty?

Inside Retail

Meet The Hut Group (THG), the British e-commerce retailer that made news after a failed attempt to buy out Australia’s Adore Beauty. Adore Beauty is Australia’s number one pureplay online beauty retailer, stocking brands such as Estée Lauder, Bobbi Brown, Huda Beauty and Elf. per cent year over year. cash per share.

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