“Baskets of candy-colored ‘bath bombs,’ Lush Cosmetics’ signature product, make the store feel more like a confectionery than a skincare shop. For the beauty-obsessed, a visit can stir the same youthful excitement: Pots of body butters, balms and eccentrically shaped soaps are all available to smell and slather on. It’s tough to translate that sensory experience to the digital realm, though. And yet, while most of Lush’s revenue is still made in brick and mortar stores, Lush’s digital footprint has climbed since 2011.” Read more at Digiday.
Read More“Popular Vancouver-based Saje Natural Wellness has announced several new locations, as it looks to grow to about 50 Canadian stores by 2018. By the end of this year, Saje will operate 34 Canadian locations which is impressive, considering that the retailer had only 14 stores when we first reported on the company in September of 2014.” Read more at Retail Insider.
Read More“Just over two years ago, an Australian e-commerce company called Frank Body developed an entire line of skincare products that include coffee as a primary ingredient. As buzz about the brand spread around the world through Instagram and Facebook, Americans began flocking to buy Frank Body scrubs and balms; today, the U.S. is Frank Body’s biggest market. The company says it is on track to make $21 million in sales this year, up from $2.8 million two years ago.” Read more at Fast Company.
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