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Why health, fitness and beauty brands are getting real (and funny)

Inside Retail

Health, fitness and beauty. A simple image search for health and fitness reveals screeds of bronzed, impossibly-toned bodies, paired with motivational slogans encouraging people to try harder, reach further, strive, dominate, or ‘just do it’. The pandemic mindset-shift for fitness. He was raw, honest and brilliantly witty. “If

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Squigs Beauty, the Ayurvedic-inspired brand changing the game

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Nikita Charuza is a fashion and beauty editor turned entrepreneur who recently launched a beauty brand inspired by Ayurveda, a traditional Hindu system of medicine. Inside Retail: How did the idea for Squigs Beauty come about? IR : Squigs Beauty is based on the principles of Ayurveda.

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The strategy behind Chemist Warehouse’s online marketplace launch

Inside Retail

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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How Shiseido is connecting with customers in a crowded beauty market

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In the US$375 billion global beauty industry, efficacy and simplicity reign supreme. In an exclusive interview, Shiseido’s regional brand director of Apac Sher Le Chua offered invaluable insights into its innovative strategies, approach to addressing the global anti-aging skincare market, and the resonance of its latest campaign.

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How US start-up Subtl Beauty stacks up in a hypercompetitive beauty market

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Launched in 2018, Subtl Beauty is built around the idea of having all your makeup essentials — like concealer, blush, and powder — in one easy-to-use stack, or ‘stak’, as the brand dubs its hero product, rather than carrying around a bulky slew of items. Though not my ultimate calling, it sparked my passion for beauty.

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Who is THG, the British group that tried to buy out Adore Beauty?

Inside Retail

Meet The Hut Group (THG), the British e-commerce retailer that made news after a failed attempt to buy out Australia’s Adore Beauty. Adore Beauty is Australia’s number one pureplay online beauty retailer, stocking brands such as Estée Lauder, Bobbi Brown, Huda Beauty and Elf. per cent year over year. cash per share.

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Why Best Buy, Walmart, other major US retailers are touting health services

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Major US retailers including Best Buy, Walmart and Amazon are increasing their offerings of healthcare and health-related products as inflation-wary Americans shift more of their budgets to services and away from goods. “The margins you can make in some of the wellness and health product categories has become pretty significant.

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