Now strengthened with B Corp certification, Sezzle plans to continue “flipping the payments industry on its head,” by placing purpose alongside profit. Sezzle joins purpose-driven brands including Patagonia, Allbirds and Athleta in its certification, meeting the “highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability to people and the planet.” Notably, Sezzle’s mission-driven […]
Skin care brand Naturopathica is all about providing a clean, holistic experience for the consumer — and at a time when consumers are more discerning than ever, the once herbal apothecary is checking all the boxes. In its 15 years, Naturopathica’s attention to detail has products that have maintained high standards of cruelty-free, natural, organic […]
Women are continuing to add interest to fashion at a time when consumers are craving to get beyond the commonplace. In honor of Women’s History Month, WWD is celebrating women-owned innovative fashion brands making names for themselves in the space. From Areeayl Goodwin’s Beads by Aree, which makes jewelry for the whimsical bohemian that lives […]
With three vaccines being deployed across the U.S., consumer research from First Insight Inc. finds that male shoppers are “more inclined” to head to physical stores after getting vaccinated. The survey also revealed that “significantly more women than men are not planning to get vaccinated across every generation.” Researchers at First Insight said while 64 […]
The 1920s to the 1960s were the golden age of neon, dominating the signage industry and brightening businesses with its luminous glow. And yet, while this era may have come and gone, this type of lighting is still prevalent in today’s signage, praised it for its attention-grabbing glow and ability to be curved into letters […]
In the depths of the COVID-19 crisis, with stores closed and orders canceled, many of the biggest names in fashion were wondering whether their businesses could survive the year. Fast forward a few months and the future seems brighter. Fashion brands are anticipating a recovery of pent-up demand and long-awaited creativity on the post-pandemic catwalks. […]
“An overarching shift in how consumers shop” perhaps best describes the retail revolution of 2020 — and looking ahead, companies such as Klarna, a global bank and shopping and payments service, believe that the future lies in flexibility, digital innovation and “customer obsession.” The company adopts a data-driven approach to determining customers’ evolving needs and […]
Aromatherapy has been known to offer an array of health benefits, including reducing stress, improving sleep and even reducing muscle aches when in a topical form. If you’ve been eager to up your candle and aromatherapy game lately, Saks Fifth Avenue’s Friends and Family Sale is here to help. The retailer’s annual discount event is […]
Whether you’ve got pin-straight strands or coily curls, every hair care regimen can benefit from a dry texture spray. Offering the hold of hairspray with the enhancing effect of a finishing spray, these innovative styling products create a gritty, lived-in texture for your strands, adding instant definition, body and volume. All you need to do […]
Creating a successful cystic acne-fighting skin care routine may not seem like an easy feat, but rest assured that there are plenty of over-the-counter products that can help clear your breakouts. The best cystic acne treatment products are fortified with powerful clarifying exfoliants like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid to get deep into […]