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How ingestibles brand Vida Glow is riding the next wave in health and beauty

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In less than eight years, Vida Glow has become a leading manufacturer of beauty ingestibles. Here, founder Anna Lahey discusses its overseas expansion, the state of the niche in the beauty sector, and why it’s a good time to enter airport-based retailers. But amidst the clutter, we maintain a disruptive, first-movers approach.

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Wellness booms and so does the share price of pharmaceutical retailers

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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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Thankyou opens its first retail space, at Melbourne’s Emporium

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The post Thankyou opens its first retail space, at Melbourne’s Emporium appeared first on Inside Retail. These 100 per cent organic cotton tees are available in black, white, charcoal, and sand colourways and will be available only from the Inside Store.

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Australia’s beauty bias: How we are failing Women of Colour entrepreneurs

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While I’ve long held admiration for the Australian beauty industry, especially its success stories featuring female founders who have achieved international acclaim, a closer examination has brought to light an issue that demands attention. The lack of pre-existing connections in the beauty industry felt like navigating a maze blindfolded.

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Australian skincare brand Grown Alchemist expands into China 

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The space offered a range of cruelty-free products through three touch points – Health, Function, and Beauty. The experience retail space features custom graffiti by Chinese graffiti artist WHYY. The launch came after Hong Kong-listed beauty giant L’Occitane Group acquired stake in Grown Alchemist last year.

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How Olly’s CEO aims to destigmatise talking about mental health at work

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Willenborg officially stepped into the role in July 2021, bringing almost 30 years of brand development experience in the lifestyle and wellness space. Here, she speaks with Inside Retail about her passion for mental health and well-being , how she balances a hectic work schedule, and her passion for helping others.

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Q&A: How Rationale is taking Australian luxury beauty to the world

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Last month, Australian luxury skincare brand Rationale launched its first two international boutiques in Singapore, under the wing of South Korean beauty giant Amorepacific, which invested in the company in 2020. The complete focus from Richard has always been on optimal skin health.