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FEBRUARY 3, 2026 |
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TOP STORY |
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Smaller beauty brands are shaking up the retail space by achieving faster-growing sales than their big name competitors. |
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Independently owned and operated brands with under $300 million in revenue, called "indie beauty brands" by NielsenIQ in a new report, are rising fast online and outpacing their conglomerate competitors in-store. |
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IN THE NEWS |
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Bipartisan bill could signal tougher standards for subscriptions. The bill’s prospects are uncertain, but if enacted, it would affect many industries and potentially force some companies to reevaluate subscription-based models. |
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Food inflation pushes Super Bowl spending to new high. Total Super Bowl spending is expected to reach a record $20.2 billion this year, up 8.6% YoY, driven in part by the rising cost of food and drinks. |
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Saks’ failed Amazon experiment shows challenges of luxury ecommerce. Saks will stop selling on Amazon to focus on more promising growth opportunities, prioritizing traffic to its own channels as it searches for ways to escape bankruptcy. |
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Sephora, Ulta face new challenger as Sukoshi plots US store openings. Sukoshi is one of many beauty retailers using K-beauty’s second wave of popularity to attract shoppers to its colorful, bright stores. |
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ANALYSIS |
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NBCUniversal plans to kick off 2026 by offering advertisers stronger targeting, better ad measurement, and access to next year’s live moments when consumers are locked in. |
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Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, today the company announced new ad products and measurement tools to prove marketing outcomes. |
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QUIZ |
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On average, how much do US adults plan to spend on a new TV? |
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A) $932 B) $1,039 C) $1,177 D) $1,299 |
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