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Adore Beauty acquires Blue Mountains beauty label Ikou for $25 million

Inside Retail

Adore Beauty has agreed to acquire Blue Mountains-based beauty and wellness brand Ikou for $25 million. Ikou complements and strengthens our existing business, delivering revenue growth and margin expansion, as well as supporting private label and physical store initiatives,” said Tamalin Morton, Adore Beauty CEO.

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What Cosmetique’s IPO says about the booming beauty services industry

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The beauty service chain is looking to cash in on a long-held economic theory in retail, dubbed the ‘lipstick effect’, that in times of economic hardship, consumer spending on beauty and feel-good services remains strong. Cosmetic surgical services were part of Cosmetique’s customer offering until it discontinued them in December 2019.

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Adore Beauty sales tumble, New Zealand expansion continues

Inside Retail

Pureplay online beauty retailer Adore Beauty says returning customers have largely contributed to the business’ growth in the first quarter, although sales don’t reflect the same. The business also launched its second own brand label, AB Labs, and onboarded new international brands including Dior and Huda Beauty in this quarter.

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Nat Habit’s clean beauty revolution: from D2C success to offline expansion

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In India’s fast-paced beauty and personal care market, where trends evolve, and consumer needs emerge, Nat Habit stands out as a beacon of authenticity and commitment to natural wellness. million from a Series B funding round, and Das thinks it is on the brink of an exciting phase of expansion and innovation.

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How Canopy is turning showerheads and humidifiers into must-have beauty buys

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US-based beauty device company Canopy recently announced the launch of its dermatologist-recommended showerhead in US Sephora stores, marking the brand’s latest retail expansion since it first launched a direct-to-consumer site in October 2020. The global health and wellness market was reported to be worth over US$4.3

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The Kind Collective eyes international expansions as organic beauty thrives

Inside Retail

The beauty industry is undergoing a rapid transformation – with many businesses expanding their focus to include sustainability and environmental objectives. With decades of experience in retail she has a strong understanding of what beauty retailers want from their wholesale brands. And big beauty is beginning to get it.

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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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