Author name: Emily Crane

Emily Crane is a writer, producer, and editor who has covered politics, health, business, and finance for publications like The Atlantic. She's also the host of the All Work All Play Podcast. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a focus on investigative reporting and data visualization.

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Economic pressures shape holiday spending What beauty brands need to know

Economic pressures shape holiday spending: What beauty brands need to know

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Holiday sales growth for 2024 is expected to drop 1.7%, down from 4.7% last year, said Stern. Such declines are partly attributed to ongoing household spending pressures and “a shorter shopping season with fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas”, she highlighted a resilient labor market and anticipated interest rate cuts that “support consumer confidence levels.” This […]

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From the lab to the spotlight ELC and L Oreal USA celebrate women in STEM

From the lab to the spotlight: ELC and L'Oréal USA celebrate women in STEM

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Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) and L’Oréal USA, have recently highlighted their ongoing commitment to supporting women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through separate awards programs. These initiatives shine a light on the underrepresentation of women in the manufacturing sector, including cosmetics and personal care product development. According to the US Census Bureau, only

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Unlocking consumer engagement Lessons from Haus Labs Boka and Dial s latest campaigns

Unlocking consumer engagement: Lessons from Haus Labs, Boka, and Dial’s latest campaigns

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In the dynamic world of beauty and personal care, brands continually redefine marketing strategies to captivate consumers and reinforce product value. Recent campaigns from cosmetics brand Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, oral health care brand Boka, and personal care brand Dial illustrate how creativity, cross-industry collaborations, and authentic storytelling can engage diverse audiences. These approaches

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FTA gives U of Cincinnati $5.1M to test contech systems

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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Federal Transit Administration has awarded the University of Cincinnati approximately $5.1 million to promote the adoption of digital platforms that improve delivery and reduce costs of transit construction, according to an Oct. 28 news

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Merging art technology and tradition The rise of human centric approaches in beauty

Merging art, technology, and tradition: The rise of human-centric approaches in beauty

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In an industry increasingly influenced by technological advancements, the beauty sector is embracing a renewed focus on craftsmanship, cultural authenticity, and community engagement to strengthen consumer loyalty and differentiate itself in a competitive market. This shift is not just about meeting consumer demand for personalization and cultural relevance; it’s about redefining the value proposition of beauty

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From bioplastics to on the go designs Trends transforming cosmetics packaging

From bioplastics to on-the-go designs: Trends transforming cosmetics packaging

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In response to evolving consumer demographics and purchasing behavior, the cosmetics and personal care packaging industry faces rising demand for sustainable, compact, and versatile solutions. In a recently released report from Smithers Market Intelligence, author Juan Rodriguez explained in “The Impact of Population and Demographics on Packaging: Long-term Outlook to 2050” that “increased consumer concern

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Divi Scalp Hair Health announces minority investment from Norwest

Divi Scalp & Hair Health announces minority investment from Norwest

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Divi, a brand specializing in scalp and hair health products, secured a minority investment from Norwest, a global venture capital and growth equity firm.  Founded in 2021 by entrepreneur Dani Austin, Divi has rapidly gained consumer recognition for its clean, science-based approach to hair care, particularly in the growing segment of scalp health. The company’s

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Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant

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Dive Brief: Battery separator manufacturer Microporous plans to build a $1.4 billion plant in Danville, Virginia, according to a Nov. 13 press release. The plant will produce separators for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems and consumer electronics in the North America market, Brad Reed, VP of corporate development, said in an email

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Demand for water, advanced facilities drive Jacobs’ growth

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Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Wins in two rapidly expanding construction sectors drove growth in Jacobs’ fiscal year close, according to the company’s fourth quarter earnings report. Demand for water and environmental services surged during the fourth quarter, said Jacobs CEO Bob

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Pittsburgh to gain 2 entertainment projects worth more than $800M

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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Pittsburgh residents will soon have expanded entertainment options with both a $740 million mixed-use development and a Live Nation music venue in the works. The Steel City’s planning commission approved a housing, entertainment and retail project —

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