'Trust in Data to Balance the Stock' feat: Balance Me & Avery Dennison

Dr Ateh Jewel is a beauty broadcaster and entrepreneur making waves in the industry for her inclusive approach to beauty. Having experienced a lack of diversity in the industry as both a consumer and a professional during her career, she sets out to drive positive change, from her social media presence and education foundation to the launch of her own inclusive beauty brand last year.Ateh, speaks to Sophie Smith, News Editor & Senior Writer at TheIndustry.beauty, about her career within the beauty industry, from journalist to entrepreneur, the importance of diversity and how she champions this both personally and professionally, and the launch of her own brand, from concept to creation.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following:  INSTAGRAM and subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

Beauty is booming...In 2022 the global beauty market – defined as skincare, fragrance, makeup, and haircare – hit $430 billion in revenue according to McKinsey and is expected to reach $580 billion by 2027.While this explosion in consumption provides enormous opportunity, it also presents beauty brands and retailers with a number of challenges, particularly within the supply chain.Inefficiencies in the supply chain and over-production can lead to wasted product before it even reaches the retailer, let alone the consumer. While excess or impractical packaging and part-used product means a build-up of waste on the consumer side.Not only is this bad news for the planet, but it also puts pressure on profit margins. To look at how beauty can address these issues, TheIndustry.beauty has teamed up with globally renowned materials science and supply chain solutions expert Avery Dennison on this series of podcasts.In each episode, Lauretta Roberts, Editor in Chief of TheIndustry.beauty, will speak to an expert at Avery Dennison and a leader of a beauty brand who will share their experiences and advice to help others in the market.In this, our third and final episode in the series, Sophie Maisant, CEO at Bastille Parfums and Maryna Grytsenko-Nénon, Market Development Manager Europe, RFID Beauty & Personal Care at Avery Dennison discuss the theme of “Human Truths”. Sophie Maisant tells us how the French fragrance house that she acquired in 2022, bases its entire business ethos on creating natural fragrances and being totally transparent about its ingredients and supply chain. To help achieve this aim, Bastille Parfums turned to Avery Dennison and had RFID labels affixed onto its products, together with a QR code that customers can interact with, providing access to all product and manufacturing information. Sophie and Maryna talk about their collaborative project in detail, how it was achieved, the results so far and why RFID and the data it yields brings brands and customers closer to “Human Truths”.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following: LINKEDIN,  INSTAGRAM and subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

Beauty is booming. In 2022 the global beauty market – defined as skincare, fragrance, makeup, and haircare – hit $430 billion in revenue according to McKinsey and is expected to reach $580 billion by 2027.While this explosion in consumption provides enormous opportunity, it also presents beauty brands and retailers with a number of challenges, particularly within the supply chain.Inefficiencies in the supply chain and over-production can lead to wasted product before it even reaches the retailer, let alone the consumer. While excess or impractical packaging and part-used product means a build-up of waste on the consumer side.Not only is this bad news for the planet, but it also puts pressure on profit margins. To look at how beauty can address these issues, TheIndustry.beauty has teamed up with globally renowned materials science and supply chain solutions expert Avery Dennison on this series of podcasts. In each episode, Lauretta Roberts, Editor in Chief of TheIndustry.beauty, will speak to an expert at Avery Dennison and a leader of a beauty brand who will share their experiences and advice to help others in the market.In this, our second episode in the series, we are tackling the topic of “Considerate Consumption”. Ensuring a consumer buys the right product for them, uses it to the last drop and then recycles or refills the packaging is the dream scenario. Not only is this kinder to the planet and the consumer’s budget but is also drives loyalty with a brand and continuous engagement opportunities.Hannah Bernard, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Avery Dennison, helps us to understand the extent of Beauty’s waste problem and how Avery Dennison can provide brands with technology and packaging solutions that will help support their Considerate Consumption journey.Also joining us in this episode is the Co-founder of one of British beauty’s most high-profile success stories. Oriele Frank is Co-founder,  Chief Product & Sustainability Officer of B-Corp certified luxury skincare & wellness brand Elemis, which is part of the L’Occitane Group. She tells us how considerate consumption has been at the core of the brand proposition since the beginning and how the business continues to innovate to this day.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following: LINKEDIN,  INSTAGRAM and subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

Beauty is booming…In 2022 the global beauty market – defined as skincare, fragrance, makeup, and haircare – hit $430 billion in revenue according to McKinsey and is expected to reach $580 billion by 2027.While this explosion in consumption provides enormous opportunity, it also presents beauty brands and retailers with a number of challenges, particularly within the supply chain.Inefficiencies in the supply chain and over-production can lead to wasted product before it even reaches the retailer, let alone the consumer. While excess or impractical packaging and part-used product means a build-up of waste on the consumer side.Not only is this bad news for the planet, but it also puts pressure on profit margins. To look at how beauty can address these issues, TheIndustry.beauty has teamed up with globally renowned materials science and supply chain solutions expert Avery Dennison on this series of podcasts. In each episode, Lauretta Roberts, Editor in Chief of TheIndustry.beauty, will speak to an expert at Avery Dennison and a leader of a beauty brand who will share their experiences and advice to help others in the market.Our first episode ‘Trust in Data to Balance the Stock’, we look at the first place to start on your journey towards supply chain efficiency to taking stock of exactly what you make, exactly where it is and exactly which channels it is being sold through.First up, we hear from Avery Dennison’s Senior Director of Market Development Uwe Hennig and once Uwe has shared his words of wisdom, we speak to the Co-founder of natural and science-led skincare brand Balance Me, Clare Hopkins on how the highly successful British brand built its business sustainably and how it’s working across its supply chain to minimise its impact on the planet. Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following: LINKEDIN,  INSTAGRAM and subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

Lucinda Chambers and Serena Hood worked with some of the most prestigious luxury brands in fashion – from Marc Jacobs to Marni, Prada and Armani – and at the highest echelons of fashion publishing.  Their careers collided at British Vogue where Lucinda was its celebrated Fashion Director and Serena its Executive Market and Fashion Director.   After leaving the publication the pair caught up for coffee and hatched a plan to launch Collagerie, a platform that would combine their expertise in story telling and curation across fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Collagerie blends content and commerce and high street and high end brands in one compelling and chic platform, which was launched just two months before the pandemic in 2020. Collagerie works directly with brands to curate their product for its discerning audience and has also worked in partnership with major names in British retail, such as The Conran Shop and Jigsaw, to create collaborative collections.In this episode the pair to talk to TheIndustry.fashion's Editor in Chief, Lauretta Roberts about what it was like making the move into entrepreneurship during one of the most challenging periods in recent history, how the vision of Collagerie has been brought to life and evolved, and the secret behind the success of their partnership.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following:  INSTAGRAM  ***  LINKEDIN  ***  TWITTERGet breaking news, big name interviews & insights delivered to your inbox daily HERE

Simon Parr’s Heritage Brands agency represents menswear brands with – or inspired by – heritage, including Gabicci Vintage, Tootal, Viyella 1784, Guards London, Real Hoxton and Dasmarca hats. Formerly a sales rep at BMB, he set up on his own in 2019 after getting a call from Gabicci to see if he’d want to be their sales agent. It was an opportunity he thought was too good to miss.Unfortunately, the pandemic dented his early business growth but he’s since gone on to make great strides supplying specialist menswear independents up and down the country. This year is Gabicci’s 50th anniversary and, aside from doing a sterling modelling job for the SS23 collection, he recently organised a celebration party for the brand at The Hawley Arms in Camden, attended by numerous industry faces.  Parr tells TheIndustry.fashion Contributing Editor Tom Bottomley all about it, and his unique fashion story.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following:  INSTAGRAM  ***  LINKEDIN  ***  TWITTERGet breaking news, big name interviews & insights delivered to your inbox daily HERE

Dr Nina S. Naidu is a New York-based plastic surgeon and the founder of Anokha.Founded in 2008, Anokha is a natural skincare brand born from a desire for environmental ingredients to achieve clinical results. The business recently launched in the UK for the first time, bringing its range of products to consumers via its own website.Nina speaks to Sophie Smith, Senior News & Features Writer at TheIndustry.beauty, about the inspiration behind Anokha, why the brand manufactures in small batches, its upcoming men’s range, her key learnings since starting the business and ambitions for the brand.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following:  INSTAGRAM and subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

Anabel Kindersley is the Co-owner of Neal’s Yard Remedies, a British beauty and wellbeing brand known for its natural and organic skincare and bodycare products. The brand is also known for its ethical ethos and charitable initiatives. Anabel, speaks to Sophie Smith, Senior News & Features Writer at TheIndustry.beauty, about why she purchased Neal’s Yard Remedies, her involvement in the business, the importance of natural and organic ingredients, and what drives its eco-friendly and charitable business practices.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following:  INSTAGRAM and subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

Rosamund Muir designs with women in mind, crafting shoes with an enduring spirit. Using strong women as daily inspiration, Rosamund celebrates female empowerment, producing luxurious handmade footwear that is comfortable, beautiful and designed to be worn with confidence. The experience of rushing around London combined with becoming a mother helped to shape the foundations of the brand, with Rosamund developing a deep understanding of the importance of a comfortable heel. She tells Tom Shearsmith, News Editor at TheIndustry.fashion, about the early stages of brand development, launching a business at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, her sources of inspiration and the technology behind creating a comfortable heel.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following:  INSTAGRAM  ***  LINKEDIN  ***  TWITTERGet breaking news, big name interviews & insights delivered to your inbox daily HERE

Neal Heard is the Founder and Designer of Lover’s F.C, a label born out of the fusion between football and fashion which has been sold in the likes of Urban Outfitters and Hanon, with past design collaboration collections including with YMC, Lyle & Scott and H&M.Coming up he’s got a couple of new unexpected design collaborations launching - with the Ministry of Sound and EA SPORTS FIFA, and he’s currently on the hunt for a permanent London store for Lover’s F.C.A respected author of ‘Trainers’ – the definitive guide to the most desirable trainers first published by Carlton books in 2003, and ‘A Lover’s Guide to Football Shirts’ – the ultimate homage to the coolest and most collectible football shirts, he’s now working on ‘A Lover’s Guide to Rugby Shirts’, taking a deep dive into how they have been adopted by the fashion fraternity over the years. TheIndustry.fashion Contributing Editor Tom Bottomley gets his fashion story.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following:  INSTAGRAM  ***  LINKEDIN  ***  TWITTERGet breaking news, big name interviews & insights delivered to your inbox daily HERE