Brick-and-mortar retailing is far from its death bed

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by Dave Wendland, as seen in Chain Drug Review During the height of the pandemic, it was not uncommon to hear predictions that brick-and-mortar retail could only exist in the rear-view mirror. Storefronts were shuttered, e-commerce was booming, and convenience was winning out over experience. In fact, some naysayers were proclaiming the demise of physical […]

BEL London is bringing the bold, edgy vibe of London to the U.S.

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by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News BEL London is inspired by the city itself. “London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. It embraces individuality, celebrates all kinds of beauty, regardless of age, gender, skin tone, background — and we are all about this. BEL London […]

Beauty brands take steps for success

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by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Beauty brands are vying for customers from a very diverse range of consumers. With a span of more generations than ever before shopping the beauty aisles and new outlets popping up (like TikTok Shop), brands must prioritize relevancy and longevity to stand […]

Flexitol brings innovation and efficacy to therapeutic skin care

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by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Like many entrepreneurs, Steven and Shelley Sher started their line of skin care products in an effort to find better solutions for a loved one suffering. In their case, it was their toddler dealing with chronic eczema and there was a lack […]

RedDrop is on a mission to normalize and desexualize puberty

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by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News When Dana Roberts, co-founder and CIO of RedDrop, was teaching fifth grade, she had a female student who got her first period at school and didn’t know what was happening. “She asked me, ‘Miss Roberts, am I dying?’” That experience started Roberts’ journey […]

Black Opal has stood the test of time

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by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Black Opal (BLK/OPL) has been offering cosmetics targeted to black and brown skin tones for over three decades. “We are very proud that we have been in the space over 30 years,” said Desiree Rogers, CEO of BLK/OPL. “There are […]

What is self-care?

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by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News While there are general definitions of self-care, ultimately, individuals define it for themselves. Several years ago, pre-pandemic, HRG built a Self-care Roadmap with the former trade organization GMDC (Global Market Development Center), to provide retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers insight into shopper behaviors […]

Follett strives to meet Gen Z needs

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by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News What was once a destination for textbooks and school supplies, the college bookstore has evolved to a vibrant destination for students, faculty, and fans; and Follett Higher Education is meeting shopper needs by updating their store assortment — including adding beauty. Adding […]