Beauty Markets
Rael Closes on $2.1M Pre-Series A Round
SoftBank Ventures Korea and Thrive Market Ventures are investors in the round.
Think Tank: Cosmetics Category Rules Global E-Commerce
Franklin Chu, managing director of Azoya U.S., shares his insights on the market.
Online and Monobrand Stores Help Shape Italy’s Beauty Industry
Skin care is on the rise in the country as consumers turn to multipurpose, clean and antipollution products.
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Venture capitalists have become reluctant to further invest in the category.
Italian Beauty Business’ Progress Sparks Optimism
Cosmetica Italia's preliminary data shows national cosmetic industry's sales reaching 11 billion euros in…
Ulta Beauty CEO Says Strong Pipeline in Place for Second Half
Bumble and bumble, MAC and NuMe are brands that will help Ulta Beauty grow in the second half.
The Money Exchange: A Guide to Private Investors in the Beauty Space
An insider's guide to beauty's biggest investors.
The Appeal of the Cosmetic Industry Discussed in Milan
Executives of L'Oréal Luxe and the LVMH Italian divisions spotlighted M&A operations and strategies of…
The Vagina Diaries: Beauty World Embraces Feminine Care
And new entrants are flooding into the market.
Natural Beauty Enters the Big Leagues
Natural beauty products set up shop in the mass market.
Brazil’s O’Boticário Bets Big on Colombia
The Brazilian beauty giant launches a major push in Latin America's third-biggest market.
Function of Beauty Secures $9.5M Series A Round
The U.S. based firm has plans to expand in Asia, as well as open a flagship in either SoHo or NoLIta.
Exports Confirmed as a Major Force for the Italian Cosmetic Industry
Germany, France and the U.S. are the top three market destinations of Italian products.
Data Analysis Shows Merchandising and Sales Opportunities for Beauty
Quri is conducting a study timed for the Hollywood awards season.
Beauty’s Top Influencer: Zoella’s Zoe Sugg
Zoella's Zoe Sugg, Niki and Gabi Demartino, Jaclyn Hill, Amanda Steele, Amber Fillerup Clark and Chriselle…