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Quality sleep is a major issue for many Americans. According to data compiled by the American Sleep Association, 50 to 70 million adults in the United States suffer from a sleep disorder. Insomnia is the most common with short-term issues reported by 30.0% of adults and regular insomnia by 10.0%. Sleep disorders tend to become
The dynamic beauty industry continues to increase, powered by new trends and product concepts, rising independent brands, and continuous investments to create the next big thing. As we’re gearing up to kick off the 44th edition of our annual Cosmetics & Toiletries USA report, we take note of the most talked-about trends started in 2018
On December 12, 2018, the U.S. Congress passed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, otherwise known as the Farm Bill. The bill legalizes the production and transportation of hemp and hemp products, among other things. The Farm Bill has been sent to President Trump, who is expected to sign off on it before the end
Unlike most of the large, traditional OTC players, small, independent OTC companies have recently recorded double-digit sales growth. These companies often outpace market growth by offering unique brands, uncommon and often natural ingredients, focused distribution, and a strong online presence, frequently combined with compelling digital marketing that resonates with today’s OTC consumers. Identifying these market
As of today, every province in Canada and eight U.S. states have legalized cannabis for both medical and recreational use. Other U.S. states are expected to follow suit in the short-term, seeing value in its therapeutic effects as well as tax revenues from the legal sale of such products. In fact, New Jersey’s Governor Phil
Home fragrance marketers, such as Gibson & Dehn, LAFCO, Nest, and Voluspa, showcase their latest creations at the NY NOW gift show this month as they gear up for the fall and holiday season. These high-end, luxury home fragrance players continue to see large crowds at their booths, attracting buyers with their unique product designs,
The number of consumers suffering from sleeping disorders continues to grow, and quality sleep is a major issue for many Americans. According to the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research at the National Institutes of Health, about 30% to 40% of adults have some symptoms of insomnia within a given year, and about 10% to
The U.S. home fragrances market outpaces the previous year’s growth in 2017, with Internet sales playing an important role in the market’s performance. The direct sales channel advances at a rate of 10% in 2017, while candle sales through the channel grow above the rate. “This market, especially the candles category, continues to perform well
Kline’s digital tracking tool Amalgam regularly scans online retailers and ranks brands monthly based on a proprietary algorithm that takes customer ratings, reviews, prevalence, and duration into account. In May 2018, Amalgam’s top ranked sunscreen brands include Thinksport (#2) and Thinkbaby (#3) from Thinksocial, a company that is focused on social responsibility and using natural
Eric Ryan, the CEO of Olly and co-founder of Method eco-friendly cleaning products, is an entrepreneur known for shaking things up and marketing products in categories very differently from existing brands. With Method, Ryan says he was “…looking for a category that was really big, but had failed.
