Retail & Travel

Cosmetics

Sephora Debuts Same-Day Delivery Service

When beauty fans need a lipstick fix, fast—same-day delivery is now available at Sephora.

10.14.21

Will Amazon Rule as a Predominant Beauty Retail Channel?

The behemoth’s investments and strategies are pointing in this direction.

Elle Morris, Senior Global Strategy Consultant for Marks, part of SGS & Co. 06.07.21

Estee Lauder Brands Available on Uber Eats

The partnership makes it easy for some consumers to get a candle or face mask delivered, asap.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 05.10.21

Hope Springs Eternal in Prestige Beauty

Post lockdown, here’s how the industry looks different in 2021.

Larissa Jensen, Vice President, Industry Advisor, Beauty 05.03.21

How to Win in Beauty in the Next Normal

How consumer behavior shifted during the pandemic — and what factors will be critical in driving growth.

Patricia Hong and Manola Soler, Alvarez & Marsal’s Consumer and Retail Group 04.28.21

Euromonitor Announces 2021’s Top 10 Global Consumer Trends

The business impact of ‘Covid-transformed’ priorities heading into the new year.

Online Exclusives Alison Angus, head of lifestyles and, Gina Westbrook, director of consumer trends, Euromonitor International 01.19.21

Beauty Buying Online: What Has Changed in 2020?

The Benchmarking Company's infographic "Beauty Buying Online - What the Consumer Wants from Brands" reveals what might influence future purchases.

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Skin Care/Sun Care

Key Issues to Consider When Retailing Skin Care Online

A new skin care report looks at key industry challenges and solutions, as customers and brands move online.

Thom Watson, digital and beauty industry expert at Flaunt Digital 12.18.20

The Digital Consumer Journey

Covid-19 accelerated e-commerce adoption — here's how recent changes in consumer behavior are affecting beauty retail.

Michelle Evans, Senior head of digital consumer, Euromonitor International 11.30.20

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How Brands Can Survive and Thrive in This New Era of Beauty

Industry response to the crisis has been overwhelmingly positive, but permanent changes lie ahead. Here’s how to best adapt now to the new realities.

Benjamin Scherpenbergs, Senior Manager at PFS 11.30.20

Where to Find Beauty This Holiday Season

A look at several key prestige beauty markers

Larissa Jensen, Vice President, Industry Advisor, Beauty, The NPD Group 10.22.20

Sephora Is Now On Instacart, for Same-Day Delivery

Recognizing that beauty is essential, Instacart added Sephora's storefront to its app, creating a seamless shopping experience -- and immediate delivery.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 09.24.20

3 Ways Covid-19 Is Impacting Consumers’ Beauty Purchasing Behavior

Here’s where consumers stand on preferred retail outlets, safety, discounts and more.

Gretchen Jezerc 09.18.20

Sephora Has a New President & CEO

LVMH appoints Martin Brok as president & CEO of Sephora -- and he's the former president of Starbuck's Corp.

Beauty Packaging Staff 09.09.20

Consumer Behavior During COVID-19: What Beauty Retailers Need to Know

Beauty shopping trends during the pandemic -- and what brands need to know to drive loyalty and sales.

Sarah Cascone 09.03.20

Developing Packaging for Products to be Sold on Amazon

5 things cosmetic/personal care brands need to keep in mind

John O'Connell, Global Packaging Director, Consumer Goods and Retail, SGS 08.03.20

3 Ways Beauty Brands Can Grow Market Share in An All-DTC World

How to adjust strategies for an accelerated shift to digital

Sarah Cascone, Director of Marketing, Bluecore 07.25.20

Sephora Signs On As First to Support the 15% Pledge

The Fifteen Percent Pledge calls on retailers to take action and devote 15% of shelf space to black-owned brands.

Marie Redding, Senior Editor 06.15.20

Cosmetics | Fragrances

Hope Buds in U.S. Prestige Beauty

While the market remains challenged, certain products—and ‘a new category’—are showing upticks in sales. Here's what was most in demand during 'lockdown.'

Larissa Jensen, VP, Industry Advisor, Beauty, The NPD Group 06.11.20