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Buzz around the “it” ingredient of 2018 continues into 2019, as negative perception continues to dwindle. Cannabis has taken over the wellness trend in all categories, including food and beverages, supplements, and personal care products. Our upcoming Cannabis Beauty: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities report dives deep into the regulatory status and key trends and
A brief overview of our speech and participation at CEW’s The Future of Cannabis in Beauty event Behind the ornate and historic doors of the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, Naira Aslanian, Kline expert on CBD, kicked off the CEW Future of Cannabis in Beauty event by setting the scene of the current CBD landscape
With the uptake of consumer CBD (cannabidiol) products rising at record growth rates, the need to assure consumers of product safety and transparency is of elevated importance. The purpose of the FDA’s Scientific Data and Information about Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds public hearing on May 31, 2019 was to give consumers, academia, manufacturers,
Restful sleep remains an elusive goal for many adults and therefore, strong gains for sleep aids, including OTC sleep aids, natural sleep products, pain+sleep combination products, and sleep devices are forecast over the next five years by Kline’s Sleep Aids: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities study. Estimates range from 30%-40% of American adults experience symptoms
While many retailers struggle to pay lofty rents and are forced to close doors, the iconic Bath & Body Works chain continues to be relevant after nearly 30 years. Boasting more than 1,500 doors, mostly in malls and with average square footage at least double the size of most of its competitors, the market leader
OTC indies, companies that are driving significant growth are either early adopters of a particular health trend such as Suja Life or Health-Ade Kombucha or companies that are breathing new life into iconic brands such as Infirst, Focus Consumer Healthcare, and Foundation Consumer Healthcare. These brands, collectively, generated almost $1.8 billion in manufacturer-level sales in
The market for naturally positioned personal care products grows at a rapid pace of about 10% in 2018. It is primarily driven by ingredient trends, product efficacy, and brand ethics. Skin care products make up the largest product category in the market, as the naturals movement in beauty is largely tied to wellness. One of
As consumers continue to show interest in cannabis products, mass retailers are embracing the products on a limited basis. CVS Pharmacy announced in March 2019 an agreement to sell Curaleaf topical CBD products in 800 of its stores across 10 states, including Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and Tennessee. Walgreens also announced at
The home fragrances industry is expanding beyond candles, reed diffusers, and wax melts to bring customers their favorite candle scents in personal care items. Liquid soap and hand cream are the standard personal care items promoted in correlation with home fragrance scents. To cater to the on-the-go consumer, new formats, such as lush body washes,
Last week, we attended CEW’s Product Demonstration, where hundreds of products and brands showcased their newest innovations. While the sold-out event demonstrated overall themes across beauty categories, such as sustainability, wellness, and personalization, here are some fundamental trends that caught our attention.
