24/07/2026
This week we covered:
🔹 C-Beauty's ASEAN opportunity
🔹 The manufacturer's shift from "order-taker" to "technology partner"
🔹 June's record-breaking retail numbers
🔹 The rise of discount stores as a strategic channel
The most engaged topic? The 950+ manufacturers that shut down in the first half of 2025. It clearly hit a nerve.
One thing I keep coming back to: the beauty industry isn't just recovering — it's restructuring.
The brands that win won't be the ones with the biggest budgets. They'll be the ones with the best partners.
Wishing everyone a restful weekend. 🍃
👉 What was your biggest takeaway this week?