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Why beauty brand Fluff turns on its website just four times a year

Inside Retail

Melbourne-based beauty brand Fluff was founded in 2018 by Erika Geraerts, one of the original co-founders of Frank Body. The brand has gone through many evolutions since its conception, and is now experimenting with an unusual drop model, which sees it open its website to sell products just four times a year for one week at a time. “We

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Gwyneth, gut health and glowing skin: Mecca launches wellness program

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In-depth conversations with Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Australian of the Year Grace Tame and new fertility and naturopathy services are all part of a new month-long wellness event from beauty giant, Mecca. Beauty retail in the time of coronavirus. “Our Mecca customers care deeply about wellness.

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Analysis: Why all retailers need a jab of health and wellness

Inside Retail

The opponents we line up against every day (and their global equivalents) provide a necessary and useful comparison, but it’s not sufficient. And I was recently reminded (while presenting to TerryWhite Chemmart) that one of the best areas for inspiration today is health and wellness. Before I turn to why, let’s look at the ‘what’.

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The story behind Ikkari, the new beauty brand from Aje CEO Adrian Norris

Inside Retail

I am an absolute health fanatic, and I’m one of those people that is always researching ways to reduce using chemicals on my skin or in my body or in my household,” Norris told Inside Retail. But after the launch of Aje Athletica , Aje’s performance sportswear line, in May 2021, he saw an opportunity to bring the concept to life. “I

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How Watsons is raising the bar for beauty retail in Singapore 

Inside Retail

Watsons , a health and beauty retailer in Singapore, has launched Retailssure, a first-of-a-kind makeup exchange program, as it marks its 35th anniversary. Riding on this sentiment, the company recently launched ‘Shop Savvy, Shop Watsons’ campaign, with an X-ray concept to unveil the hidden values and benefits of its products. “To

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The strategy behind Chemist Warehouse’s online marketplace launch

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Chemist Warehouse announced the launch of an online marketplace last week in an effort to expand its online presence in the pharmacy, health and beauty categories. According to Blatt, the goal is for Chemist Warehouse to be known not only for its pharmacy range, but as a destination for health, beauty and fitness brands as well. “I

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Blowdries and bubbles: what retailers can learn from beauty services

Inside Retail

In Sydney’s competitive hair and beauty landscape, Blow Bar Co’s blowdries and bubbles have become synonymous with special occasions and milestones. And more recently, the business partnered with luxury beauty brand Givenchy for its makeup applications. We are an affordable beauty service and experience for everyone.