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. It’s a long story. What went wrong?

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 8, 2025

The season also marked the continuation of trends first seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with Black Friday setting the tone for a practical and planned-out festive period. Early promotions captured a significant share of the festive budget, allowing consumers to plan purchases while taking advantage of discounts.

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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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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In Australia, the top product categories include: health and beauty products, such as skincare and shaving supplies; pet care, food and beverage, such as meal kits; household essentials; and premium alcohol. Pet owners often seek out premium products that contribute to their pets’ health and wellbeing.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Health and wellness take center stage: With 41 per cent of consumers planning to increase spending on health-related products, demand for supplements, traditional Chinese medicine, and fitness-related goods is surging. The focus is shifting toward quality, timeless value, and selective purchasing.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 30, 2025

AS Watson Health & Beauty UK , the parent company of Superdrug and Savers , has appointed Clare Jennings as its new property director, following the retirement of Nigel Duxbury after 20 years in the role. Clare will take over on 2 May 2025, bringing 25 years of commercial property experience to the position.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Current CEO Nick Vlahos will step down from day-to-day operations as part of a planned succession but will remain on the company’s board of directors. 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.

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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

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 company plans to lay off approximately 4000 employees, which represents 10 per cent of Sephora China’s total workforce.

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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 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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Wiser

MARCH 11, 2025

Essential Knowledge to Optimize Your Retail Audit Process A well-executed retail audit provides critical visibility into everything from shelf conditions and associate performance to customer sentiment and promotional effectiveness. Photo documentationespecially for displays and endcapsensures promotional efforts are executed correctly.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As a beauty industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, Liu knows what works for the mainstream beauty market. In 2019, Liu launched Tower 28, a brand of clean skincare and colour cosmetics stocked in major retailers like Sephora and Credo Beauty in the US and recently Mecca in Australia. Tower 28’s mission.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Hemmerdinger has been the retail & operations director at the health and beauty giant since 2022 and brings with him over 30 years of experience in the UK retail sector. In June, Boots boss Seb James said he would be stepping down after its owner shelved plans for a multibillion-pound sale for the second time.

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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. Planning for normal shopping behavior during this time will prepare you for if and when schools reopen.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 30, 2021

While TikTok may be able to market just about anything, its robust community of makeup and skincare aficionados has rendered the platform a particularly valuable channel for beauty brands, with some of the industry’s buzziest names owing much of their success to TikTok hype. Campaigns aren’t the only ingredient in e.l.f.’s

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2021

Few retail segments require the same level of hyper-personalization as cannabis, where meeting a shopper’s needs requires understanding their exact desires and usage plans on an extremely granular level. and Canada, is building on the growing recognition of cannabis’ health and beauty benefits.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

This new greener store incorporates technology inspired by its Sleep Number 360 product and research supported by its own data to promote sleep health. The retailer plans to open 16 such locations by the end of the year and eventually use the concept across its portfolio of over 650 stores. “An

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

For the past few years, it has been promoting a greener retail experience and introducing sustainability-focused programs in its stores. According to Takashimaya, even before the global health crisis, businesses around the world were seeking to become more sustainable, but the pandemic moved them to act on those plans.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 11, 2022

Materials science company PANGAIA was founded with the ambitious goal of promoting sustainability and earth-friendly sourcing. PANGAIA Health is our newest venture, with a range of products that utilize material science innovation in lifestyle products,” said Ira Laufer, CEO of PANGAIA Health in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

The 100 per cent all-natural, vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand caters to the growing demand for ‘clean’ beauty products amidst a broader shift of consumers shopping more sustainably. Shortly after wholesaling to Adore Beauty, Cinch Skin partnered with The Hut Group through e-commerce platforms Recreate Yourself and Look Fantastic.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2023

There has been a shift to spending on services — hair, nails, health and beauty. Beyond these offerings, shopping center operators and their retail partners also need a deep understanding of who their audience is and what they are seeking from the kind of shopping trip that can occupy a beautiful summer night.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Export strategy and plan. It always makes business sense to have an export strategy and plan for the short, mid and long-term growth of the company, an allocation of resources and funds over that time and SWOT analysis so you are prepared for the good, great and not so great times. Brand strategy. Just the tip of the iceberg.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Market trends indicate that a powerful three-point strategy for you to bring to the brands you promote is: Inspire, Deliver, Sustain. Include all relevant health and safety information on this page, such as mask requirements for your customers and partners, vaccination policies and sanitation practices.

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JUNE 28, 2024

Image courtesy The Den) APM Models hosted a paint-and-sip event complete with beauty treatments. How much brands want to promote their presence at The Den, and how they promote it, is left up to them. “We’re The brands also benefit from the halo effect of other tenants’ promotional efforts.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2021

Each zone within the store is designed to promote play and interaction while also providing bespoke skincare and beauty solutions. According to local media, the department store business will use the sale proceeds to fund its plans to snap up Ebay South Korea. The two deals value Starbucks South Korea at more than US$2 billion.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 14, 2024

John Lewis appeared to backtrack on Dame Sharon White’s original turnaround plan as CEO Nish Kankiwala vowed to focus “unashamedly” on retail after the partnership posted its first profit in four years. We’ve secured the funding we need for the four years of the plan.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

The firm points to two categories that will have the biggest influence worldwide: food and beverage, and beauty and personal care. Instead of supplements that sit in bottles in your medicine cabinet, our belief is that health should be readily available in your pocket,” Yoshimura said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Designed by leading Melbourne architecture and interior design firm, Cera Stribley, and built by The Melbourne Builder, the Armadale store features The Memo’s signature bright and bold colour scheme, while the layout has been thoughtfully planned with the customer in mind.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On the surface, everything went as planned. Loyal customers engage with your promotions and campaigns, spend more on your products and are more likely to recommend your brand to friends. In early 2022, a top 10 footwear brand dropped an exclusive line of sneakers. Traffic to the site soared. The sneakers sold out. Let’s look at why.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2024

Cult Beauty in the UK also did it. Yes, it’s heartening to see brands stepping up and challenging the beauty industry’s status quo, and it’s a positive step towards promoting inclusivity and diversity in advertising. Recently, my friend Sam asked me why you never see acne in beauty adverts. “I

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This conflicting situation is a result of many environmental factors influencing the health of proximity retailing: the brand/the business, the commercial environment, the competitive environment, and the consumer. Retailers should also provide training and education on topics such as digital marketing, e-commerce, and business planning.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 28, 2022

Dollar General has promoted seven executives to new leadership roles, the company said Tuesday. Mark Banister has been promoted to senior vice president, in-store experience. In this role, Banister will lead the space management, project execution and support, fixtures and supplies, and store planning teams.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On 25th October, a fresh wave of rewards beckons the Health & Beautycard members of Superdrug as the retailer launches VIP Rewards on its mobile app. The VIP tier comes with ‘always on’ perks including 10% off on Own Brand and Beauty Services, alongside fresh rewards introduced on the app bi-monthly.

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