On Thursday, Pinterest announced the debut of its body type technology, which internally shapes the platform’s algorithms to increase the representation of plus-size bodies for women’s fashion and wedding-related content.

On Tuesday, the 11-year-old brand expanded to 3,300 CVS locations, more than doubling its current number of brick-and-mortar doors.

Getting customers to pay more to retain them may seem counterintuitive. However, companies are finding that, by offering early or exclusive access to discounts, products and experiences for a fee, paying customers are willing to engage more frequently and buy more with a brand.

If social media is regarded as its own world, then content reigns supreme as king.

Since the beginning of the year, brands including Gisou, Tata Harper, Iris&Romeo, Summer Fridays and Charlotte Tilbury have launched some version of a lip oil, a lip crème, a lip gloss, a tinted lip balm or an otherwise innovative take on traditional lipstick.

The acquisition of Naturium is one of several big moments for consumer brand M&A and public markets.

In late July, consumer investment private equity firm Bansk Group announced the final close of its inaugural fund, Bansk Fund I LP, at $800 million. Bansk now manages approximately $1.5 billion in assets and typically targets investments of $100 million to $400 million of equity in profitable and growing businesses....

To introduce its latest product on Thursday, acne patch brand Starface has partnered with musical artist PinkPantheress, driving home the brand’s status as an influential player in identifying marketable Gen-Z beauty talent.

The nearly 4-year-old brand has grown rapidly since its introduction on the market by Evolus, a performance beauty company. According to David Moatazedi, president and CEO of Evolus, Jeuveau has an 11% market share in the U.S. neurotoxin category.