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 Lush’s Stephanie Greben on the moment she understood her role as a leader
“Product quality and brand ethics are more important than ever for creating lifelong customers.”

 Lush’s Stephanie Greben on the moment she understood her role as a leader

Since launching in 1995, Lush has stayed at the forefront of the beauty and personal care industry thanks to its emphasis on good-for-you ingredients, unique product collaborations and ability to keep up with ...
New Zealand skincare brand Emma Lewisham enters Credo Beauty 
Mt Yengo Wines owner talks about how the indigenous brand succeded globally
How brands like Skims, Nike, Ben & Jerry’s create winning retail collaborations
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The founder of Four Pillars on how to build a brand story that converts

Why nailing the tone and messaging of a brand is a non-negotiable in a cluttered FMCG market.
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Why Walmart is the latest major retailer to roll back its DEI initiatives

The rollback comes a few years after major retailers invested heavily in DEI.
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The story of Zonzo Estate and how Zoncello became the drink of the summer

Zonzo Estate’s Zoncello Limoncello Spritz, Bellina Bellini Di Christina, and Cicchio Pistachio Spritz have transformed t...
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Fishwife’s Becca Millstein talks brand journey, social media and subscriptions

How Fishwife co-founder Becca Millstein plans to lead the brand to household name status.
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Woolworths and Coles drew consumer ire for cost-of-living pressures in 2024

From government grillings to consumer distrust, last year was one ‘The Big Two’ would no doubt rather forget.
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Adore Beauty’s Sacha Laing talks omnichannel retailing

‘The same principles apply’: From fashion to beauty and e-commerce to omnichannel
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Zero Co is making single-use sustainable again

Inside the two-year research project that ignited the overhaul of the company’s entire product range.
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Costco reports Q1 sales growth, highlights membership and e-commerce strength

Costco Q1 sales rose 7.5 per cent to $60.1 billion, with e-commerce up 13 per cent and membership renewals solid at 90.4...
Snail mucin

Why the rise of animal-based skincare could signal the end of vegan beauty

Why snail mucin, beef tallow, salmon sperm and milk protein are the hottest new beauty products.
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How soda brand Olipop leverages pop-culture moments to grow

How Olipop taps into pop-culture moments to become a $500 million soda brand.
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Seoul Tonic’s founder personally delivered product to 40 Woolworths Metro stores

After a postponed launch due to the workers strike, the founder took matters into her own hands.

Beauty incubator Maesa reveals top beauty industry trends for 2025

Within the industry, it’s essential for us to be experimenting with the AI space to improve agility. 
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Christmas ads roundup: How Coles, Woolies, Aldi and other retailers stack up

Hit or miss? Two marketing experts dissect this year's best and worst holiday campaigns.
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How Australian brand Hairification made a product that rivals Olaplex and K18

Jordan Mylius’ haircare brand Hairification is steadfast in making efficacious haircare more accessible.
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How Woolworths’ brand reputation could be impacted by warehouse strike

The strike has given Woolworths’ consumers another reason to question the ‘The Big Two’.