Political and social turmoil during the pandemic created a groundswell of support for diversity, equity and inclusion back in 2020. Years later, however, DEI programs are under legal attack in U.S. courts. Now, some insiders say this has created an atmosphere of fear within private enterprise and public companies alike. ...

This week, Glossy checked in with industry analysts to better understand the phenomenal growth happening in the fragrance category, which appears to be further bifurcated across mass and luxury offerings. Additionally, the latest celebrity hair-care and sunscreen launches and the executive moves worth watching. 

Laneige, the TikTok-famous K-beauty brand owned by Amorepacific, has a counterfeiting problem. But unlike dupes, the colloquial term to represent products that look almost identical but lack the trademarked brand name and logo, these fakes are far harder for shoppers to detect. Often sold with deceptive images, and some only a...

This week, Glossy checked in with top beauty and wellness industry recruiters to gauge the current hiring climate, which executives say is topping their list of struggles slowing brand growth. Additionally, a look at the omnichannel beauty brands closing their doors, the earnings call driving industry chatter and a new...

Glossy got a sneak peak into the new K-beauty boutique concept that opened on Wednesday in LA by Violet Grey founding team alums Vanessa Nabhani and Jeanha Joo. PlayLab Beauty, located in the busy Old Town Pasadena shopping district, will stock color cosmetics and skin care from Korean and Japanese...

Global passenger traffic is set to surpass 2019 numbers for the first time in 2024, according to the Airport Council International. Reaching these flyers through retail and amenities partnerships has continued to be a focus for brands.

How can a brand know if they’re in danger of a lawsuit? What is the most important legislation to stay abreast of? And better yet, how does marketing fit in? Glossy shared frequently asked industry questions with leading environmental regulatory compliance attorneys, who provided the advice they share about with their...

Being an environmentally-focused beauty or wellness brand means constantly hitting roadblocks in the pursuit of true sustainability.  Like the science that powers it, being sustainable is a moving goalpost that requires constant attention and more resources than brands that don’t prioritize environmental impact. This can often mean more expensive packaging,...

What does it take to launch a viral product? And better still, how can a brand successfully turn a product’s sell-out moment into a hero franchise that can help bankroll the company's trajectory for years to come? During the Glossy Beauty Pop event in Los Angeles, senior reporter Sara Spruch-Feiner hosted...