Pre-pandemic, the next level in personalized beauty was artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented realty (AR) technology, as shown via countless displays at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Now, in this new era of social distancing, consumers are craving a human touch more than ever as shelter-in-place orders prohibit the physical shopping experience, and personalized beauty brands seem to be the perfect antidote to fill this void.
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Ongoing Trends to Delve Into Wellness and Niche Beauty
As we gear up to begin our research for the 45th edition of our flagship Cosmetics and Toiletries USA report, we take note of some of the key trends sweeping the industry. These include wellness-positioned offerings, the rise of niche products, and retail expansion to accommodate more products and offer new shopping experiences.Continue reading
CBD market heating up with retail revolution and regulatory developments
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 end of March it will sell CBD products in cream, patch, and spray forms in 1,500 of its stores in Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vermont, South Carolina, Illinois, and Indiana.Continue reading
The Epicenter of Beauty Retail: Know Thy Customer
The beauty retailing landscape is constantly in flux. The consumer’s path to purchase is not always clear as offline and online shopping are more intertwined than ever before.
Alternate shopping channels and sub-channels once touted by many in the cosmetics and fragrance industry as being “negligible” or “insignificant” have emerged as “essential” for the growth of brands. Digital shopping has moved from the peripheral to the epicenter of a brand’s distribution strategy. The formula for a winning marketing approach can be created based on the awareness of the beauty retailing mix and what is appropriate for a particular product or category.Continue reading
