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How Estée Lauder’s 1950s Retail Innovation Wrote Beauty’s Sales Playbook
Retail // August 23, 2023

Free items, giveaways, goodie bags, and “gift with purchase” — whatever you choose to call them, all radiate an allure within the retail sphere as they entice consumers into making purchases and exploring new products.  It’s a strategy that has been employed since the mid-20th...

Estée Lauder Embraces Science, Expertise and TikTok to Get Consumers to Shop 
Retail // August 21, 2023

In 1968, Vogue magazine published an article titled “Can Great Skin Be Created?” by beauty editor Carol Phillips. It caught the attention of dermatologist Dr. Norman Orentreich and journalist Evelyn Lauder, who were both intrigued by the idea of merging dermatology and cosmetics to create a...

Estée Lauder Q2 Reflects China Headwinds vs ‘Renaissance of Occasions’
Retail // February 02, 2023

A return to physical retail helped Estée Lauder reduce losses in its fiscal second quarter as the company talked up a “renaissance in usage occasions” and product innovations across its portfolio, including modernization of freestanding stores and a revamped omnichannel strategy. On a Thursday (Feb.2)...

Clinique Launches NFT for Rewards Members
Retail // October 19, 2021

Beauty brand Clinique on Tuesday (Oct. 19) said it is launching the brand’s first digital collectible: a limited-edition non-fungible token (NFT). Clinique has created three versions of its NFT, called “MetaOptimist,” and Smart Rewards members will have the chance to get the NFT and a...

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How Estée Lauder’s 1950s Retail Innovation Wrote Beauty’s Sales Playbook

August 23, 2023
Free items, giveaways, goodie bags, and “gift with purchase” — whatever you choose to call them, all radiate an allure within the retail sphere as they entice consumers into making purchases and exploring new products.  It’s a strategy that has been employed since the mid-20th century.  How Gift With Purchase Began  The story of gift […]

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Clinique Becomes First Estée Lauder Brand on Amazon Premium Beauty

March 27, 2024
Some Estée Lauder Companies brands will open dedicated storefronts in the U.S. on Amazon’s Premium Beauty destination over the coming months.  This rollout will start with Clinique, which announced its debut on the store in a Wednesday (March 27) press release. “We are delighted to introduce Clinique to new consumers in the U.S. and make it accessible for the […]

Clinique Launches NFT for Rewards Members

October 19, 2021
Beauty brand Clinique on Tuesday (Oct. 19) said it is launching the brand’s first digital collectible: a limited-edition non-fungible token (NFT). Clinique has created three versions of its NFT, called...