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Unilever Sells Q-Tips and Other Brands to Yellow Wood
Retail // December 18, 2023

Unilever is set to sell Q-Tips and a number of its other personal care and beauty brands. The consumer packaged goods giant on Monday (Dec. 18) announced it had reached an agreement to sell its Elida Beauty unit to Yellow Wood Partners.  According to a company news release, Elida...

GLOSSLAB Founder Wants to Transform the Nail Salon Business — One Subscription at a Time
Retail // October 12, 2023

The nail salon industry, for the most part, has remained relatively stagnant over the years. When you decide to get your nails done, you’re often faced with a binary choice: either visit a quaint mom-and-pop shop or indulge in a high-end spa. While the results...

Marc Jacobs Beauty Reemerges to Cater to the Aspirational Shopper 
Retail // August 24, 2023

With the impact of inflation causing changes in consumer behavior and their preferences in extravagances, — with some opting for travel and others exploring luxury brands — luxury names such as Prada and Hermès have identified a previously untapped market potential. This realization has led...

Why Farfetch and TheRealReal No Longer Find Beauty Products Pretty
eCommerce // August 15, 2023

Over the past few years, the beauty category has witnessed unprecedented growth, leading to a surge in new brands, innovative products, and cutting-edge marketing strategies. However, while the beauty category has thrived and evolved, it doesn’t necessarily mean that retailers not associated with beauty will...

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GLOSSLAB Founder Wants to Transform the Nail Salon Business — One Subscription at a Time

October 12, 2023
The nail salon industry, for the most part, has remained relatively stagnant over the years. When you decide to get your nails done, you’re often faced with a binary choice: either visit a quaint mom-and-pop shop or indulge in a high-end spa. While the results can be fantastic, the process itself often leaves much to […]

Why Farfetch and TheRealReal No Longer Find Beauty Products Pretty

August 15, 2023
Over the past few years, the beauty category has witnessed unprecedented growth, leading to a surge in new brands, innovative products, and cutting-edge marketing strategies. However, while the beauty category...

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Unilever Sells Q-Tips and Other Brands to Yellow Wood

December 18, 2023
Unilever is set to sell Q-Tips and a number of its other personal care and beauty brands. The consumer packaged goods giant on Monday (Dec. 18) announced it had reached an agreement to sell its Elida Beauty unit to Yellow Wood Partners.  According to a company news release, Elida comprises more than 20 brands. In addition to Q-Tips, its […]