Ulta Beauty: New CFO, Sales Growth & Expansion
Ulta Beauty appoints Christopher DelOrefice as CFO, replacing Paula Oyibo. Q2 internet sales grew by 9.3%. Growth partly attributed to Space NK acquisition, marking international expansion.
Rains: Retail Expansion & Brand Evolution – A 360-Degree Transformation
Rains is evolving with a 360-degree retail model, expanding product range, and opening new stores. Founder Daniel Hesselager leads the transformation focusing on customer experience and brand presence, despite market uncertainties.
Lysol’s ‘StinkCheck’ Campaign Tackles Home Odors with Snooki
Lysol launches 'StinkCheck' campaign with Snooki to address home odor conflicts. It leverages social video and influencer marketing, focusing on Lysol Air Sanitizer for tackling unpleasant smells and consumer arguments.
Madison Reed: AI Chatbot Improves Customer Experience
Madison Reed uses AI chatbot Madi to automate customer service tasks like scheduling & product discovery, freeing stylists for high-touch experiences. AI enhances, not replaces, human interaction.
Maria Grazia Chiuri Returns to Fendi as Creative Director
Maria Grazia Chiuri, formerly at Dior and Valentino, returns to Fendi as Creative Director. She previously worked at Fendi, contributing to the Baguette bag's success. A homecoming for the Roman designer.
Paul Smith Fashion Residency: Empowering Emerging Designers in London
Paul Smith's Fashion Residency in London supports emerging designers with resources, mentorship, and studio space. Focus on business skills, community, and sustainable growth for fashion brand.
Holiday Shopping Trends: Online vs. In-Store & Budget Cuts
Holiday shopping sees mixed trends: online growth, budget cuts (Gen Z, Millennials), social media influence (TikTok, Facebook), mass merchandiser preference, and income disparity impacting spending habits.
The Body Shop Returns to US After UK Restructuring
The Body Shop returns to the US market after restructuring under Auréa Group following UK management and US bankruptcy filing. Focus on ethical, cruelty-free beauty and online sales.
Inclusive Beauty: Driving Sales & Brand Values
E.l.f. and MAC executives highlight how inclusivity drives sales and brand value. Focus on community, internal diversity, and authentic representation for growth and market share gains. DEI needs everyone in charge.
Lowe’s Acquisition: Expanding Pro Market & Housing Recovery
Lowe's acquires FBM & Building Building Products to expand its Pro market reach, product selection, and capitalize on the expected housing recovery, aiming for sustainable sales and investor value.
Tokenization & Franchising: Bed Bath & Beyond’s Blockchain Strategy
Bed Bath & Beyond explores tokenization via tZero for franchise owners. Robinhood execs see tokenization growing. The company focuses on digital assets and property-light retail.
Influencer Marketing: Brands Raise Expectations for Creator AORs
Brands increase expectations for creator AORs as influencer marketing grows to $13.7B by 2027. Performance, standardization, and strategic alignment are now key for brands and creator agencies.
CeraVe & NBA: Skincare Meets Sports Culture
CeraVe partners with the NBA, becoming its official skincare and haircare brand. This collaboration includes digital activations, gaming integrations (NBA 2K), and a focus on 'medutainment' with social media engagement.
Jane Goodall: Legacy, Conservation, and Animal Empathy
Dr. Jane Goodall's legacy of conservation, animal empathy, and environmental advocacy. Her work with chimpanzees revolutionized science, promoting sustainability and inspiring future generations through Roots & Shoots.
Jack in the Box: AI-Powered Adventure Game for Rewards
Jack in the Box launches an AI-driven adventure game within its app, offering increasing rewards and entries to win prizes. This merges food, deals, and gaming for an engaging digital experience.
TikTok, China, and US Influence: A Geopolitical Battleground
TikTok's rise as a viral platform places it at the center of geopolitical negotiations. China's influence operations, US takeover proposals, and content control concerns highlight social media's growing political significance.
Meta’s New AI Tools: Business AI & Ad Enhancements
Meta introduces Business AI for small businesses, AI-powered ad enhancements, & tools for creator partnerships. Aiming to simplify AI use & boost ad performance on Facebook & Instagram. Includes AI-generated music & try-on features.