When passion fuels product development

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Standing out in the beauty category is no easy feat, but the Meraki brand has a clear differentiator: the hair care line is infused with crystals to provide additional benefits to what are already non-toxic and cruelty-free products. Thanks to the background of … Read more

Standing out using social media

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News To say standing out in the beauty segment is tough is an understatement. There are the large, well-known, “legacy” brands and then a multitude of smaller brands with a variety of niches. Most smaller brands have to be savvy with their marketing … Read more

Taking healing into your own hands

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News The origin story of Element Apothec is like many other entrepreneurial endeavors, a product was developed and the company created because the items that were available on the market didn’t meet the need. In the case of Element Apothec, CEO and co-founder, … Read more

Catering to men’s needs in skin care

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News With a focus on fragrance and men’s skin care, Judah Abraham, founder and CEO of Slate Brands, says the company’s goal is to bring innovative products to the market. Their first in-house brand, a men’s skin care brand, Insanely Clean, was launched … Read more

Trends touchbase

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News It’s the time of year for predictions and trend forecasts and the beauty industry is no exception. Following are the perspectives of connections made through the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) organization — fellow member, Angela Umelo, cosmetic chemist, product developer and founder … Read more

Creating customer engagement opportunities

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Customer engagement is a necessity, especially in the beauty segment where the number of companies vying for consumers’ dollars is incredibly high. Creating memorable experiences and meaningful interactions keeps a brand not only top of mind, but can also build loyalty and … Read more

Believing “nice and clean” can lead to a better future

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Cleanlogic has a distinct purpose. Not only is the company committed to offering high-quality wellness products, but they have an equal focus on giving back and educating the greater public about those living with disabilities. The brand includes functional braille on … Read more

Want products with clean ingredients? There’s an app for that

In theory, everyone wants to use “better for you” products, but whether the average consumer is willing to put the time and energy into finding those products can be the deciding factor. by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Finding clean beauty products can be hard to navigate. A … Read more

The inspiration for innovation

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News There’s no question innovation is a driver in retail. New, innovative products drive sales by drawing shoppers to a store — and sometimes a category — that they may not have shopped before. In the consumer packaged goods industry, and now … Read more