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Why Aussie beauty brand Cinch Skin changed its approach to retail partnerships

Inside Retail

Skincare makes up over 40 per cent of the total global cosmetics market and the product category continues to grow its market share. The 100 per cent all-natural, vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand caters to the growing demand for ‘clean’ beauty products amidst a broader shift of consumers shopping more sustainably.

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Why cosmetics-maker Atelier is launching ‘shark tank’ for beauty brands

Inside Retail

Australian beauty manufacturing network Atelier is giving one creative the opportunity to launch their own beauty, health or wellness brand through its ‘Meet Your Future’ campaign. The goal, according to Atelier founder Nick Benson, is to foster and give back to the beauty creator community in Australia. “We

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Meet Sugar: The “anti-establishment” beauty retailer Indian consumers crave

Inside Retail

It’s been quite a year for Indian beauty retailer Sugar, which has just concluded a $50 million Series D fundraise led by the Asia Fund of L Catterton. While multinational brands had always dominated the Indian market, their beauty products were not really suited to the skin complexion of the typical Indian consumer.

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Inside Ikkari’s first physical store – and its plans for more

Inside Retail

After only six months of operations, Aje Collective’s beauty brand, Ikkari, launched its first physical location, with the promise of more to come. The business uses all-natural ingredients across a slew of products, ranging from skincare and ingestibles, to beauty and diffusers. We’re very focused on telling that story.”

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How retail left the Baby Boomer generation and its “silver economy” on the table

Inside Retail

Whether marketers are subconsciously ageist or they’ve gotten distracted riding the Millennial branding and Gen Z social media wave all the way to the bank is still up for debate. Marketing efforts and budgets are mostly directed towards younger consumers despite their lack of loyalty and shrinking disposable income. “If

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“We see huge opportunities”: Inside Pet Circle’s $75m cash injection

Inside Retail

Following a $75 million cash injection from US investor Prysm to stave off “tight capital market conditions” and ensure a steady path to growth, pet care business Pet Circle is laser-focused on the growing pet wellness market. Even within Pet Circle’s more traditional wheelhouse, there is growing competition.

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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. We’re really leaning on the talent and the authenticity of our store team members and platforming it in our podcast,” said chief marketing officer Kate Blythe.