The beauty and skincare industries produce more than 120 billion units of packaging across the globe annually, which culminates in a total loss of 18 million acres of forest per year. In reaction to shocking statistics like this one, consumers are on the lookout for skincare products that accomplish two things: That work the way they expect them …
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a worldwide spike in online sales. To adhere to stay-at-home orders and other local restrictions, many consumers took their shopping online, culminating in a jump to $26.7 trillion spent in global eCommerce sales in 2020, up 4 percent from the previous year. However, not only did eCommerce sales grow, but digital transformation propelled most …
When scientists first developed plastic, the material was lauded for its durability and many uses. It revolutionized and drastically improved the healthcare industry. It made vehicles safer and more fuel-efficient. But the very thing that earned plastic so much praise—its durability—started to pose questions of concern. By the 1960s, researchers started to worry that the fact that plastic …
Americans generate an average of 4.1 pounds of recyclable trash per day, and while 75 percent of all the waste we generate is recyclable, only about 30 percent of this waste actually makes it into the recycling stream. The beauty industry is a major waste contributor, and conscious consumers are searching for ways to make smarter buying choices. One …
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The onset of the COVID-19 health crisis meant major shifts for some in the beauty and wellness industry. Social distancing and spending more time at home presented many challenges for eCommerce brands selling cosmetics as consumers evaluated just how essential their beauty products were—while skincare brands saw an added interest during this time. For example? …
Globally, it’s estimated that the cosmetics industry will reach $438.38 billion by 2026. And while it’s reported that women in the U.S. spend an average of $3,756 on cosmetic products every year, there’s no question that the market is expanding and that eCommerce cosmetic brands need to find a way to stand apart from the competition. …
A Technology-First, Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment Process There’s a lot of talk about what a modern third-party logistics (3PL) provider does, and how this compares to the work of a traditional 3PL company. Of course, 3PLs handle the order fulfillment process, including: Warehousing and warehouse management Picking and packing Inventory forecasting and inventory management Order fulfillment services Packing and freight …
For quite some time, it seemed as though nothing that online retailers could do would beat the feeling of walking into a store and seeing products in real life before deciding to make a purchase. Especially in the beauty and wellness industries where sampling, smelling, or feeling a product or its packaging can impact a …
Kits and subscriptions in the beauty and wellness industries are undeniably poised to see major growth in the coming years. Why is this? While 11 percent of female-identifying cosmetics consumers already subscribe to some kind of beauty box, another 40 percent say that they are interested in subscribing to some kind of beauty box. What’s more? Even these figures may rise …
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