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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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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. It appears retail has left behind the Baby Boomer generation along with its disposable income and brand loyalty.

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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.

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A sensory journey infused with traditional Chinese flavours!

Design Middleeast

The first time I saw the area, I was blown away by how beautiful it was. From the décor to the presentation of dishes, we’ve created an environment that caters to the social media era, where guests can capture and share their dining experiences. How much do you depend on word of mouth and social media?

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Indian vegan beauty brand Pilgrim reveals what’s next after raising US$1.6m

Inside Retail

Founded in 2019, Pilgrim is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty and personal care brand in India that combines native beauty traditions from around the world with the wanderlust spirit of a modern millennial. The brand is devoted to “clean beauty” and strictly against animal testing. Hence, the name: Pilgrim. Looking to expand.