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Stetson Black to Wrangle Modern Man
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Apt. 5 Expands Into Brushes and Tools
NEW YORK — Duane Reade’s proprietary brand, Apt. 5, is moving into new retail real estate.
This month, the…
L’Oreal Peel Gains Consumer Appeal
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This spring, its Wet ‘n’ Wild…
Critical Mass: Beauty Shows Its Generous Side
NEW YORK — Starting in January, 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of a new fragrance from Five Star…
Multiple Beauty Merchant Moves
NEW YORK — Several respected cosmetics merchants have moved to new companies. Early next year, Kathy Steirly…
Sponges’ New Twists
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Critical Mass: Chains Take Aim at Wal-Mart
Call it the Wal-Mart syndrome: Retailers from every mass market channel are slashing prices and offering…
Critical Mass: Grocery Nibbles at Mass Beauty Sales
FRANKLIN, N.J. — In a little over 12 hours, the Super Stop & Shop supermarket in this central New Jersey…
Men Reign In The Mass Market Aisles
DALLAS -- The mass market is after a few good men.
Actually, the industry is hoping to lure more than just a fe
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Lord & Berry Founder Starts Anew
NEW YORK -- The long-wearing makeup trend has been a hit in lipsticks and mascaras.
Grant Lloyd Berry, the foun…
All Natural And Trendy Too
NEW YORK -- Natural cosmetics are getting stylish.
For years, natural beauty lines have been characterized by i…
Retailers Warming to House Brands
NEW YORK -- Beauty is becoming more of a private matter.
As retailers scramble to differentiate their stores f…
Beauty Keeps In Step With Retro Trend
NEW YORK -- Thunderbirds are back, so are fishnets and big hair.
Not surprisingly, the retro craze has crept in…
Mass Beats Class In Christmas Beauty Sales Sweepstakes
NEW YORK -- Santa went bargain hunting for beauty this year.
The jolly old fellow skipped the shopping malls…