Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Chinese consumers are now adjusting to a “new normal” in response to evolving market conditions, prompting businesses to rethink their strategies. The 2025 China Consumer Survey by AlixPartners reveals a significant shift in spending priorities, reflecting changing consumer behaviours and economic dynamics.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2025

In an industry as hard to penetrate as the beauty market, Conserving Beauty stands out from the competition with its unique approach to formulation and heartfelt passion for sustainability. Inside Retail : How did the concept for Conserving Beauty come about? Which is where the name Conserving Beauty stemmed from.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2024

Swiish takes an inside-out approach to wellness with its supplement range and now it has extended its holistic approach to beauty with a skincare range. Consumers want products that fulfil their aesthetic needs as well as their short-term and long-term health concerns. Swiish stands out because we are leaders, not followers.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Many beauty retailers are reliant on physical experiences, but as we remain in lockdown, savvy brands are reimagining how to deliver new engaging experiences virtually by leveraging new technologies. billion in 2020 (Mordor Intelligence, 2021), Australians are major consumers of health and beauty products worldwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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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Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2025

To visually see those ingredients is a really important part of the consumer journey. One of our values is about community and connection from leaf to cup, the connection with our plantations and the communities that theyre from, the connection with our consumers and back into the home, Young said. Were seeing incredible demand.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Less traditional gifting sectors seeing surge as DIY grows 329 percent Sales of lingerie dropped 40 percent Arts and crafts AOV up 36 percent as Brits get crafty Valentines Day shopping in 2025 has seen a dramatic shift in consumer behaviour, with traditional lingerie purchases plummeting while practical, arts, and experience-driven gifts surge.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2024

Lozano is a regular commentator on packaging design specific to the beauty industry. When I first asked Lozano about his predictions for the future of beauty packaging he told me there are three key areas for innovation that brands, manufacturers and supply chains should have an understanding of.

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2021

Manufacturing and consumer goods company BWX is branching out beyond natural beauty into vegan and cruelty-free products with its acquisition of leading eco-friendly online retailer Flora & Fauna. It comes as younger consumers increasingly consider the environmental and ethical impacts of their purchasing decisions. .

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The energy, the passion, the excitement for sports, is so prevalent in Australia that we think it’s a market that we can really grow and speak to consumers in and then in terms of the kind of the presence and the product full portfolio that we have as a brand,” said Cai. “In

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2023

To say health and beauty conglomerate BWX has had a difficult few years could be an understatement. After purchasing hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of successful beauty brands and platforms, the business, which was valued at $860 million five years ago, is now worth about $36 million. The consumer wants the product.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The luxury beauty and fragrance brand expects the restructuring to yield annual gross benefits of between $800 million and $1 billion before taxes. Earlier, Estee Lauder promoted Michael Bowes to EVP and chief people officer, effective April 1. The Americas revenue fell 2 per cent to $1.22

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Beauty conglomerate Estee Lauder reported a net sales drop to US$3.36 Consumer sentiment in Mainland China weakened further in our first quarter,” Fabrizio Freda, who is set to retire as chief executive in January after 16 years at the company, said in a post-earnings call. It’s the sole viable approach.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Wellness has become a priority for people in the wake of the pandemic as evidenced by the surge in demand for health and well-being products, which is projected to reach $5.2 Priceline is another Australian pharmacy that has increased its foothold in the beauty and wellness space under the ownership of retail conglomerate Wesfarmers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Last year, after Ulta Beauty conducted research that revealed a “joy deficit” among Americans , the brand responded with The Joy Project : an initiative aimed at arming its associates and customers with tools to help silence two major barriers to joy — inner critics and negative self-talk. as Ulta’s first-ever honorary Chief of Joy.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2025

How did the award-winning beauty brand Pat McGrath Labs go from a US$1 billion valuation in 2018 to a measly fraction of that figure just seven years later? The initial run of 1000 units sold out in just six minutes on Pat McGrath Labs website, which helped the brand garner attention from major investment firms and beauty retailers alike.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The FMCG subscription box market in Australia has shown strong growth over the past few years, driven by increasing consumer demand for convenience and personalisation, the continued rise of e-commerce, and sustainable practices. FMCG subscription box offers encompass a variety of sectors.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Retailers will need to use AI and data analytics to tailor recommendations, promotions, and even product designs to individual preferences. Monitor emerging platforms to stay ahead of shifts in consumer behaviour. Engage in meaningful dialogues with consumers to foster loyalty and trust.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 8, 2025

With robust footfall and strong consumer demand, the outlet reported a remarkable +11.2 The results reflect Dalton Park Outlets ongoing commitment to delivering an unbeatable shopping experience with exceptional value for consumers. percent increase in Christmas week sales and a +10.4 percent versus last year on Christmas Eve.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

Beauty is riding high on seven consecutive quarters of net sales growth. Beauty leadership reported 7% year-over-year net sales growth , largely driven by the company’s “strength in digital” during the pandemic. Beauty and added two new brands, W3LL PEOPLE and Keys Soulcare, to its portfolio. Cosmetics to e.l.f. How is e.l.f.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2022

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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 26, 2024

LVMH-owned beauty giant Sephora is reportedly carrying out a significant workforce reduction in China, a move aimed at mitigating financial losses in the challenging market. The bigger picture The struggles of Sephora in China, however, reflect a broader trend affecting Western beauty brands operating in the market.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 13, 2022

From July 1, under new guidelines from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), social media influencers will no longer be paid to promote health and beauty products using their own personal experience. The post What does the TGA’s health influencer ‘ban’ mean for business? Short-term pain for long-term gain.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Vernón, who will become among the first Afro-Latina CEOs of a publicly traded company , will bring a wealth of experience building and promoting brands to her new role. These are perspectives that can inspire our future growth and vision.”.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The increasing awareness of health concerns, largely brought about by the pandemic, paired with a growing interest in wellness products have created a market for patches that allow people to absorb vitamins through their skin. According to market research firm Future Market Insights , the industry is valued at US$6.6 per cent to US$10.4

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2023

In the past decade, Korean cosmetic companies have become formidable players in the beauty industry. Famed for the latest in product development and cutting-edge formulations that can rival the West, K-beauty products are now renowned worldwide. Here’s why Olive Young is the one to watch for the beauty industry.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 15, 2024

Asda is launching the world’s first supermarket spa to celebrate the arrival of its new Health Menu range, which aims to “bring simplicity and affordability back to health” The limited time spa will offer an array of holistic health treatments paired and price-matched with products from the new range.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2021

Restrictions during lockdown periods have resulted in at-home beauty alternatives and an increased focus on self-care. The new normal has led to new beauty regimes and habits, represented in the dynamic of growth and decline of the segments. Channel shift in beauty categories. Beauty in the new normal.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Two years ago, that was the challenge facing Sally Beauty Holdings, an international retailer specialising in products to treat hair, nails and skincare. Sally Beauty operates more than 5100 retail stores under several banners. Its namesake-branded shops are consumer-fronting with around 8000 SKUs.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 4, 2022

‘Internet sweeps’ have been organised by the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) to identify companies making environmental and sustainability claims they cannot back up – also termed ‘greenwashing’ – and platforms publishing misleading reviews.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Online beauty retailer Adore Beauty has reported revenue of $47.5 The increase was supported by growth in active customers, successful loyalty and promotional activity, and a record 497,000 returning customers, the company said. million for the first quarter ended September 30, up 4.7 per cent year over year.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 4, 2024

In the US$375 billion global beauty industry, efficacy and simplicity reign supreme. She believes beauty brands need to be uplifting and contribute to a sense of self-care and holistic well-being for customers. These are line extensions of the brand’s mantra of ‘beauty inside out’. Trends like skin minimalism are on the rise.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

This steady growth is being driven by an increasing number of social media users (expected to reach 5 billion worldwide this year) and the emergence of the “creator economy,” with influencers playing a significant role in promoting and selling products to their audiences. trillion by 2026, more than doubling its current value.

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Inside Retail

JULY 11, 2022

Although facing stiff competition from Western brands and changing consumer demands, the Korean beauty (known as ‘K-beauty’) market is forecast to reach $13.9 According to Sharon Ahn, beauty trend forecaster and analyst at WGSN, K-Beauty is synonymous with innovation in the wider beauty industry. “It

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 31, 2020

Similar spikes are already apparent in the Google Ads performance of several verticals, as we saw May ad revenue increase across electronics, food and drug, health and beauty, and sporting goods year-over-year. LIAs promote available products that shoppers can receive via curbside store pickup. Learn From: Health & Beauty.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The health and beauty retailer said it has seen unit sales of Christmas gift sets increase in recent weeks, as shoppers start their shopping, adding that premium fragrance products are seeing “particularly strong growth” as customers seek quality products at great value.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In current times, D2C refers to brands selling directly to consumers rather than the more traditional approach of selling through retailers. This means that social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LINE, TikTok, Xiaohongshu (RED) or WeChat are the first touch points with the consumer (instead of a Google search).

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