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New Ulta Beauty Initiatives Promote Well-Being for Women and Teens

Retail TouchPoints

The Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) affiliated with the beauty retailer, is committing more than $3 million this year to nonprofit partners focused on the mental health and well-being of women and teens. As the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., As the largest beauty retailer in the U.S.,

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From supplements to skincare: Why wellness brand Swiish is entering beauty

Inside Retail

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. “We

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Opinion: Say hello to the new face of beauty retail

Inside Retail

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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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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BWX goes vegan: Beauty giant snaps up online eco startup Flora & Fauna

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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. Besides beauty, they include personal care, lifestyle, baby & kids, pet, food & health. million and $30.8

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Fleeting beauty: Inside the downward spiral of BWX

Inside Retail

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.

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The future of beauty packaging: sustainable, high-tech and customised

Inside Retail

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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