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The return of Sephoria and what it means for the future of beauty festivals

Inside Retail

Thousands of beauty-lovers descended on New York City recently to enjoy the return of Sephoria, a consumer beauty event that Sephora first launched in 2018. Sephora refunded ticket holders and promised to send beauty bags worth over US$500 ($790) to their homes. The rain out didn’t dampen spirits for the rest of the event.

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How fashionista Trinny Woodall created her own beauty empire

Inside Retail

Now the entrepreneur is at the helm of her own beauty brand, Trinny London, focused on making cosmetics easy to wear and accessible to everyone. We chat with Woodall about how her brand fills a gap in the beauty sector and connecting with customers through content.

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Behind the US$1.5 billion valuation of online beauty company Oddity

Inside Retail

“Since launching just over two years ago, Il Makiage has been very savvy in its approach to social shopping, and works hard to close the loop between inspiration and purchase,” Michelle Bateman, a freelance beauty editor and brand consultant, told Inside Retail. . “As Investing in tech . The post Behind the US$1.5

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This week in property news

Inside Retail

A four-day celebration will kick off on April 29, featuring a Welcome to Country and ribbon cutting ceremony, as well as performances from local artists and musicians, and arts and crafts workshops. Kids and tweens can enjoy a range of tutorials and activities, while mental health events have been created for teens and young adults.

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Fashion meets art inside Dries Van Noten's inaugural US store

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Some pieces, such as the mixed-media collages by LA-based artist Jan Gatewood , have been executed directly on the store's walls as murals. "I Sculptural furnishings by Rotterdam-based designer Johan Viladrich are also on display, as well as busts of tattooed human heads by Czech artist Richard Stipl. Photo by Jeff Forney.

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Why Peloton’s new exercise platform Lanebreak taps into the power of gaming

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The deal allows Peloton to create levels themed after certain artists, such as David Bowie and David Guetta. The business has previously featured artists such as Outkast, Keith Urban, and Lizzo, and has worked with Beyonce on live and on-demand themed classes.

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Bath beers and blowdries: The next level of hybrid retail

Inside Retail

How do I ensure a stylist or makeup artist has all the things needed to perform a professional service yet have a functioning bar with all the wants and needs for a mixologist?”. Beautiful design, an interesting blurring of retail categories (hospitality + wellness). The design was complex. They call it the ultimate Belgium beer spa.

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