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Automated Retail: U*tique

By Andrea | Published: September 9, 2009
U*tique Automated Retail Outlet (a.k.a Luxury vending machines) "I was asked to make the Ferrari of vending machines" – Russel Greenberg, Designer Insight by Andrea Vending machines have been a popular retail outlet in the United States and in Japan they can even speak (there is an estimated 1 machine for every 23 people in Japan). Recently there has [...]
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Specialty Pharmacies

By Andrea | Published: June 15, 2009
The concept of specialty pharmacies – not so mass? Shared by Andrea Interesting how the pharmacy market, once a place to buy your medicine and some traditional mass brands like L’Oreal Paris and Cover Girl, seems to be segmenting into "specialty mass" – not masstige. Pharmacies in France sell a wide range of beauty products with [...]
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The Next Big Beauty Market?

By Leah | Published: May 27, 2009
The Next Big Beauty Market? Insight by Leah A recent report indicated that the cosmetics industry in India alone grew 7.5% between 2006 and 2008, highlighting the increased importance of this emerging market.  Even with the economic slowdown that is affecting all global markets, the make-up industry is expected to maintain strong growth in the coming years.  [...]
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Stila to Launch Mass Retail Cosmetics

By Leah | Published: May 20, 2009
Stila to Launch Mass Retail Cosmetics Insight by Leah A recent interview with Stila’s new CEO, Lynn Tilton, revealed some interesting plans to broaden the appeal of the brand.  Tilton mentioned that she plans to reduce the brand’s dependence on "middlemen" and reach out to consumers directly through channels including HSN, QVC, infomercials and online.  As well, [...]
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Luxury brands (like mass retailers) launch Pop-up Shops

By Leah | Published: May 19, 2009
Luxury Brands (like mass retailers) launch Pop-up Shops Insight by Leah In an interesting development, a number of luxury brands (including Chanel, Hermes and Louis Vuitton) are opening pop-up stores across the U.S. and Europe. Hermes plans to open it’s first pop-up location this summer in East Hampton for four months. This new strategy, following the lead [...]
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