Entrepreneurship

Sephora storefront with blue signage at a shopping mall
What Sephora, Ulta and Target buyers require before a brand gets shelf space
September 29, 2026

Getting your products into a major beauty retailer requires proof of sales, operational capability, and significant upfront spending.

Close-up black-and-white photo of a lipstick being applied to a person's lips
How Sarelly Raised $3 Million to Enter 600 Target Stores With Target Beauty Studio
September 28, 2026

Mexican beauty brand Sarelly raised $3M to expand into 600+ Target stores using community co-creation and telenovela entertainment instead of paid ads.

Ten blue-and-white porcelain lidded containers arranged on a pink wall in a museum display
How AXIS-Y’s founder kept control while raising $130 million
September 20, 2026

The vegan K-beauty brand sold a 40% stake to MBK Partners at a $320 million valuation, structuring the deal so its founder stays in charge.

Blue used clothing donation bins in Toronto, with bagged clothes, bags and suitcases piled beside them
How a New California Law Makes Fashion Brands Pay to Recycle Clothes
September 16, 2026

California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act makes clothing and textile brands fund collection and recycling of what they sell, starting with a 2026 sign-up deadline.