What to Pitch: July
Marketing Program By July, Ulta is moving into post-Holiday planning with their biggest skincare event of the year – Love Your Skin Event that takes place in January. They also are sourcing for their Skinfactuation promotional and store inclusion opportunities.
What to Pitch: June
New Product Pitch Large retailers like Target are taking submissions for December launches for sidecaps and minis. Generally, Target sources products six months in advance and promotional opportunities three months in advance. So in June, they are reviewing Q3 promotions and advertising. Marketing Program You should have your holiday marketing pitches ready for most of […]
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Redefining The Year For Beauty Tech
As consumer values and expectations shifted, big beauty corporates and startups alike have been forced to adapt. From ‘microbiome’ beauty to virtual try-on, here are the trends and tech that will continue to transform the sector in 2021 and beyond. A year later, Covid-19 continues to shape the beauty space, but brands are now better […]
What to Pitch: May
Holiday pitching is still underway in May for retailers like Urban Outfitters. Box programs are sourcing for their Fall/Winter digital events.
What to Pitch: April
Some retailers like Anthropologie source for Fall and Holiday at the same time. Prepare a Fall and Holiday pitch including launch plans for limited edition holiday kits, products with special holiday packaging, and giftable items like hand creams, travel sizes, lip balms, and lower price products. Speaking of holidays, you should have your Holiday marketing […]
What to Pitch: March
Fall planning is in its busiest month by March. Fashion retailers like Urban Outfitters will be planning their important Back to School assortments. This is a great time to schedule a product launch as consumers start shopping more at the beginning of a new season. March is also a key month for Fall promotional planning. […]
What to Pitch: February
Fall pitches will continue with box programs like FabFitFun taking submissions for their fall programs. Pitch products that align with cooler weather: heavier moisturizers, sleeping masks, richer makeup shades, and intensive treatments. Think of all the post-summer essentials needed for that transition into Holiday season.
What to Pitch: January
The year has just begun and now is the time to have your product development pipeline ready to pitch. Larger retailers like Ulta have their market season for Fall/Holiday in the Springtime. Your newness deck should be ready for buyers in January so they can consider you for their market season recommendations. If you are […]