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Hair Care Continues Growth Streak in Q2
The latest figures from the NPD group show that hair, skin and fragrance are growing, while makeup continues…
Analyzing 2018 Beauty Sales: Gains Driven by Skin Care and Brick-and-Mortar
A renaissance in brick-and-mortar helped bolster beauty sales during the holiday period.
NPD Names Lori Monaco President of U.S. Beauty
Monaco joins NPD's beauty group from the firm's accessories division.
Skin and Hair Leapfrog Makeup in Latest Prestige Beauty Sales Numbers
Skin-care sales aren't being driven by new launches, according to NPD, but by existing products in the market.
Naturals Are Up — and Don’t Say ‘Antiaging,’ According to NPD
Natural products now make up the biggest category in skin care.
NPD Study: Growth Slowing in Lead Category Drivers
Millennials, ath-leisure and e-commerce continue to drive apparel sales, but growth has slowed.
Skin Care Outshines Makeup for 2017, According to NPD
Skin care grew 9 percent for 2017, while makeup grew 6 percent.
In the Bull’s Eye: Target Plans to Make More Dollars With Scents
Mass-market fragrance sales haven't enjoyed the uptick registered in specialty doors. Target hopes it has the…
The Night Shift: Nighttime Skin Care Expands Beyond Antiaging
As consumers embrace a multifaceted approach to wellness and beauty, sales of sleep-oriented products are…
NPD’s Marshal Cohen Urges Accessories Firms to Break From Tradition
The industry expert advocates products that are multifunctional.
Complexion Category — Skin Care and Makeup Included — Posts Sales Gains
Skin care and foundations are growing in prestige beauty, while concealers are posting gains in the mass…
Enjoying the Store: Retailers Have to Reinvent at Home
Half of consumers enjoy shopping for fashion in stores "always" or "most of the time," but that doesn't mean…
What to Watch in Beauty: Wellness Gets Better and Better
The desire for better-for-you products continues to gain momentum.
Prestige Skin Care Outpaces Growth in Makeup for Q2
Driven by upticks in facial moisturizer, cleanser and mask sales, prestige skin care was up 6 percent in the…
Sephora Adds to Hello FAB Collection
Hello FAB is hitting the mark with women who like product blurring the lines between skin care and cosmetics.