What to Watch
What to Watch: Rhode Heads to Sephora
Sephora North America's biggest launch to date comes at a time of challenges in skin care and slowdowns in…
Insurance Challenges, Competitor Supplements and More on the Way in 2025 Following Ozempic Boom
While the weight loss drug category has skyrocketed, it is expected to evolve even more rapidly in 2025.
Big Changes for Big Beauty Players in 2025
The new year holds new challenges for L'Oréal, Unilever, the Estée Lauder Cos., Procter & Gamble and LVMH…
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With Chronic Stress on the Rise, Cortisol Mocktails and Supplements Are All the Rage on TikTok
A look at how the "cortisol face" trend boomed, leading to a focus around specific solutions.
Is Makeup Becoming Less Impulse Purchase-worthy?
Makeup, long considered the ultimate accessible beauty splurge, was the sole category to decline in total…
After the Maximalism of COVID-19, Fashion Returns to Modesty
Designers are embracing longer hemlines and social media has been taken by storm with the tradwife trend.
How AI Influencers Are Giving Human Influencers a Run for Their Money
How fictional characters are taking on a world where authenticity rules.
Not Your Grandmother’s Brooch — How the Unlikely Accessory Is Making an Impact With Young Shoppers
The antiquated accessory is getting a modern-day update with younger generations wearing them in myriad ways.
Move Over Quiet Luxury, Novelty Bags Are the New Everyday Accessory
Many are opting for colorful and uniquely shaped handbags instead of traditional black or brown options for…
Can Beauty Get Bigger in 2024?
Analysts and retailers weigh in on the beauty industry's year ahead, which looks unencumbered by broader…
What to Watch in Tech for 2024
A new generation of AI came with a bang for business in 2023. In 2024, it will grow up.
What to Watch: Tiptoeing Into a Soft Landing
Even though the economy is stronger than many expected headed into 2024, the consumer is still very much in…
What to Watch: Retailers Guarded, Prudent and Primed
Retailers enter the year with high uncertainty about the economy and consumer spending yet sound confident…
What to Watch: Saks/Neiman’s: Amid Market Share Battles, Takeover Talk Persists
Though Saks wants to buy, and Neiman's owners could want to sell, market conditions are not ideal for…
What to Watch: Can Department Stores Regain Relevance?
While continuing to show declines, Macy's, Nordstrom, JCPenney and Kohl's are hoping turnaround initiatives…