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How US beauty incubator Maesa is creating a community of empowered founders

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With almost 30 years of experience in one of the biggest and most rapidly evolving retail sectors, Piyush Jain, chief executive officer of the beauty incubator Maesa, understands the cosmetics and fragrance industry on a deeper level than most. Inside Retail : You have been in the beauty and fragrance industry for over 26 years.

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How Hue’s Nicole Clay is making the beauty industry more inclusive

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However, even though Black women, and the BIPOC community more broadly, are the largest driver of sales across multiple beauty product categories, they are often the least represented in the multibillion-dollar industry. per cent of total beauty industry ventures. The trio ended up raising approximately $2.1

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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.

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Redefining everyday beauty

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

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And I was recently reminded (while presenting to TerryWhite Chemmart) that one of the best areas for inspiration today is health and wellness. Health and wellness is a $2 trillion-plus category, growing at 5-10 per cent annually. Do you have plans for Web 3.0, Before I turn to why, let’s look at the ‘what’.

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

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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

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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.