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A look at retail trends, analysis and forecasting for what retailers can expect in a year. See related articles, videos and photos. By Retail Boss editorial.

Brand Extension: Definition, Strategies &Amp; Examples

Designer brands are increasingly opting for brand extensions instead of creating new private label brands due to several advantages that come with leveraging their existing brand equity.

&Quot;Beauty From Within&Quot; Umm Skincare Sets Gold Standard In Ayurvedic Beauty Rituals

The first Eco-Luxe body care and wellness brand rooted in the wisdom of Ayurveda, UMM Skincare is combining skincare with ancient holistic practices.

Mikmak Acquires Swaven Expands Global Retailer Network

MikMak has announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Swaven, a preeminent eCommerce enablement and analytics software, that helps brands be ‘shoppable everywhere‘.

The 5 Retail Trends To Look For In 2023

2023 started off with uncertainty across the retail sector, as brands and retailers try to navigate new pressures customers are facing in the wake of an impending economic recession.

Proven Launches Into Sephora

Personalized skincare brand announces a groundbreaking new partnership with prestige beauty retailer Sephora, bringing PROVEN’s leading skincare personalization technology and skincare solutions to Sephora customers.

Size Inclusive Brand Wray Opens First Brick-And-Mortar Store

Latinx-owned and Ethically Sourced Clothing Brand Offers Sizes XXS to 6XL, WRAY opened it’s first brick-and-mortar store in New York City.

Syky Web3 Fashion Platform Closes $9.5M Series A Funding Led By Alexis Ohanian

SYKY (pronounced “psy-che”), a next generation luxury fashion platform, today announced the close of a $9.5 million Series A funding round.

Nutrafol Announces Major Retail Partnership With Sephora

Nutrafol has inked a new retail partnership with Sephora US starting from January 31, 2023. Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth brand in the U.S,

Mielle Organics Joins P&Amp;G Beauty, Berkshire Partners Sells Stake

Mielle Organics, the fast-growing, innovative, and community-focused textured hair care company, will join P&G Beauty, pending regulatory approval.

Hermès Opens Two Floor Luxury Store Front In China Mall

Hermès, the Parisian house is delighted to unveil its newest destination, show- casing its 16 métiers spread across two floors within the mall in Xinjiekou.

Atticus Tysen Joins Nordstrom Board Of Directors

As the new year began, Nordstrom, Inc. welcomed a fresh addition to its Board of Directors.

Biggest Beauty Deal Starco Brands Acquire Clean Beauty Brand Skylar

Starco Brands, an inventor of consumer products with behavior-changing technologies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California-inspired Skylar.

Award-Winning Us-Based Cosmetic Chemist Launches The Cosmetic Concept

According to Research and Markets, the Global Organic Skincare market is estimated to grow to a value of $17.57 Billion by 2028, that’s almost double its value at USD 9.75 Billion in 2021.

Skechers Opens Flagship Retail Store In Ireland

Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company™, is elevating its presence in Ireland with the opening of a flagship store on Dublin’s Grafton Street.

Retail News

ShopShops is the first US-based, global livestream shopping app for fashion, beauty, & lifestyle products and this years recipient of the 2022 Retail Tech Awards – Livestream Shopping App of the Year.

Mapco Store Woman Scanning Phone At Self Checkout

MAPCO opened its first Grabango-powered checkout-free store. Now available in Brentwood, Tennessee, Grabango lets shoppers save time and skip the line with one-second checkout.

Woman Opening A Package That Was Delivered At Home

Walmart’s drone delivery service is now available in the Arizona market for select customers. From last minute meal solutions to a package of Christmas cookies, Walmart has successfully executed thousands of same-day drone deliveries to date.

Balena Biodegradable Footwear Brand Sells Out At Launch

The world’s addiction to fast fashion has resulted in staggering volumes of clothing and footwear waste generated each year – an estimated 92 million tons of textile waste is created annually worldwide and just 12% of the material used for clothing is recycled.

Rebag Introduces First Rebag Wallet To Power Premium Payouts

Rebag has announced it’s launch into the payment’s world with it’s own Rebag Wallet, a tool that centralizes seller payouts, known as Seller Funds, as well as all additional Rebag proceeds.