Month: August 2020

First Insight Expands Platform, Identifies Key Benefits for Retailers

Solution firm First Insight is homing in on seamless automation and integration with its latest iteration of its Voice of Customer Analytics platform that includes Insight Connect API, digital line reviews and risky product alerts. The firm said enhancements build on its solution that enables automation of processes and full integration into pricing and planning solutions, which […]

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The Best Makeup Brushes of 2020

When it comes to applying your makeup, fingers and sponges certainly get the job done, but nothing works quite as well as quality brushes. Think of it this way — have you ever seen a professional makeup artist who didn’t have loads of brush options in their kit? When you want your makeup to look […]

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White Space Jewelry, for the Modern Woman

Jewelry designer Khadijah Fulton designs each piece within White Space for the modern woman, who she views as complex individuals and an endless source of inspiration. A Parsons graduate, she also has a long-standing history of designing for brands and retailers like Gap, BCBG Max Azria, Sears and J. Crew. She decided to launch her […]

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Why Growth Marketing Will Help Retailers Stay Afloat

Sixty-one percent of marketers said generating leads was their top challenge before COVID-19 struck, according to HubSpot — and it doesn’t get easier in today’s uncertain environment. Some good news came from the U.S. Commerce Department, which just announced an increase of 7.5 percent in retail sales in June over May. Everyone is crossing their […]

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LIM College Maintains ‘Usual Calendar’ For Fall, Reimagines Internship Program

As businesses in New York City work to fully recover from the coronavirus outbreak, schools and colleges are returning to class in the city with a variety of measures to maintain the health and safety of students. For LIM College, this means maintaining its fall calendar while creating a safe environment for students. And for […]

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Market Moments: Reebok Links With Eric Emanuel

Reebok is teaming once again with streetwear designer Eric Emanuel to debut the “Reebok x Eric Emanuel Club C” sneaker this week. Following the success of their first shoe collaboration, the “Eric Emanuel x Reebok Question Mid” men’s basketball shoe, the duo joined forces to create a “back to school”-inspired, everyday shoe. The Club C […]

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Kente Gentlemen Honors Heritage

Kente Gentlemen is seeking to address misconceptions about what is meant by “African” fashion. More expansive than what’s typically highlighted, fashion in Africa encompasses “a multitude of traditions, cultures, textures, forms, techniques and philosophies,” according to founder Aristide Loua.  Loua serves as creative director, the the team consists of Sydney Bagrou, chief financial officer, and […]

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The Best Influencer Beauty Brands to Know

First there was YouTube. Then there was Instagram. Now TikTok is all the rage these days (even if its future is uncertain.) Each platform has created a plethora of beauty influencers, and the influencer economy is worth an estimated $10 billion. From all-out celebrities like Kim Kardashian West to micro-influencers, everyone and anyone with a […]

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Back to School Virtually

Due to COVID-19 and social-distancing rules, many students throughout the U.S. are being forced to go to school virtually. The one good thing about taking classes from your bedroom or living room — for students at least — is that you can dress comfortably. Instead of buying a new back-to-school wardrobe, things like a new […]

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The Best Skin-care Products to Treat and Prevent Maskne

It seems like the coronavirus has changed everything, and that even applies to the way we approach our beauty and grooming routines. But it goes beyond not being able to get a haircut, facial or pedicure. The latest side effect is maskne, the cute term for the not-so-cute acne caused from wearing a face mask. […]

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