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

Inside Retail

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.

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Redefining everyday beauty

Inside Retail

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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Listen up: Why Mecca is tuning in to the world of podcasting

Inside Retail

Beauty retail giant Mecca has entered the world of podcasting today with the launch of Mecca Talks, which aims to shine a light on its team members and in-house experts. They’re giving us ideas and we’re featuring our in-house beauty experts on our podcasts — these are the same people who train our store team members.

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Why Frostbland’s acquisition of pink-clay-mask brand Alya is just the start

Inside Retail

Last week, Frostbland, the distributor behind beauty, health and haircare brands including Lanolips and Bondi Boost, announced its acquisition of Alya Skin. Here, we talk to Frostbland managing director Amanda Gani about the business’ plans for Alya and why it’s looking for more acquisitions.

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How Noonie’s world-first ‘padsicles’ are smashing post-pregnancy taboos

Inside Retail

Here, we chat with Dolan about the development process behind her products, the business’ future plans and the rise in female entrepreneurs aiming to break the silence around women’s health. More women are launching their own businesses that aim to normalise traditionally taboo female health issues. You’re not alone there.

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How Blooms The Chemist creates community connections

Inside Retail

Pharmacy had really been an old-school industry where there was a lot of faxing and paper-based prescriptions, whereas telehealth and e-health really ramped up during that time. There are long waitlists to get into their GPs to get a mental health plan. That beauty segment is extremely competitive.

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Proximity retailing and current retail environmental paradoxes

Retail Focus

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.