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

Inside Retail

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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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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Aesop’s comeback: Beauty brand to return to David Jones stores

Inside Retail

Aesop will return to David Jones next month as part of the department store chain’s strategy to boost its luxury beauty offerings. The brand will later launch at Chadstone Shopping Centre and Bourke Street Mall as part of the stores’ $15 million beauty hall redevelopment.

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Adore Beauty names former Alquemie Group head as CEO

Inside Retail

Adore Beauty has appointed Sacha Laing as its new CEO, effective October 1. Prior to joining Adore Beauty, Laing served as the CEO and executive director of Alquemie Group, CEO of General Pants Co, and CEO of Colette by Colette Hayman. Laing has also previously served as COO of Country Road Group, and CMO of David Jones.

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Best Practices for Health and Beauty Displays to Maximize ROI

Creative Displays Now

Health and beauty displays act as your company’s in-store ambassadors, showing shoppers what your brand stands for and the benefits of using your products. Incorporate Interactive Elements Health and beauty displays should make shoppers feel excited and included.

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Adore Beauty CEO Tamalin Morton to step down

Inside Retail

Tamalin steps down as CEO with the business in a strong position,” said Marina Go, chair of Adore Beauty’s board. There has also been significant progression of the strategy, including increasing brand awareness, launching a subscription service, developing our retail media proposition and mobile app growth.”

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From supplements to skincare: Why wellness brand Swiish is entering beauty

Inside Retail

Swiish takes an inside-out approach to wellness with its supplement range and now it has extended its holistic approach to beauty with a skincare range. Consumers want products that fulfil their aesthetic needs as well as their short-term and long-term health concerns. Swiish stands out because we are leaders, not followers. “We