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The MakeUp in New York Show was a great reminder of some of the most important issues facing the makeup industry in 2017. Below are some of our key takeaways from the event, with Kline’s perspective on the issues. Indies We can’t talk about the makeup industry in the United States without mentioning of one
The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City has long been an incubator shaping minds whose ideas influence the beauty industry. As part of the Industry Advisory board for the Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management Program, we had the privilege of attending the annual Capstone Research Presentation. The final project was “The Future
GlamGlow, NYX, Le Labo, Ren, and Dermalogica are among several of the hottest formerly indie brands sold in the intense string of beauty acquisitions over the past two years. Coupled with problem-oriented, niche, and innovative products to reach specific demographics, such as millenials, Generaration Z, baby boomers, and multi-cultural groups, the independent beauty brands experiencing
An interview with our beauty experts about the latest and newest market research reports. Q: Kline’s already working on the next edition of the Cosmetics & Toiletries USA report. What changes are being made to the actual report? We find that our subscribers don’t have the time to read through a sea of pages to find
In 2015, the trend towards acquiring successful up-and-coming, innovative brands continues. Some of the most notable headlines in the beauty industry in recent months are about who is being acquired by whom. More importantly, these acquisitions feature a new generation of competition for the leading companies—indie brands. As noted by Carlotta Jacobson, President of CEW,
