Uniqlo: The New Gap?

Years ago when New Yorkers heard a little known Japanese store called Uniqlo was coming to Broadway in SoHo, we heard it described as “the Gap of Japan.” Fast forward five years and Fast Retailing, Uniqlo’s parent company, is gearing up for the much anticipated launch of two huge new U.S. stores, both located in [...]

L’Oreal Paris Hires Another Celeb As “Face”

L’Oreal has hired another celebrity to help boost branding and ultimately, sales. Rocker, Fashion Designer and Mother of two Gwen Stefani is now a face of L’Oreal Paris. The celebrity, whose signature look usually includes platinum blond hair and bright red lipstick, said this of the new opportunity: “I can’t believe I get to be [...]

10 Trends To Hit Grocers In 2010

The 10 trends to hit supermarkets this year include more environmentally friendly plastics, skincare-cum-clothing products, energy and relaxation drinks, and the use of bamboo across many categories, according to Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics report. Among the strange predictions are meat-flavored products, such as Das Lolli Man Bait (meat flavored lollipops), Mo’s Dark Bacon Bar and [...]

Mancession + Bathing Suit Season = Coffee Profits

Could it be as simple as the combination of the impending swimsuit season and an ongoing mancession that drove sales for Starbucks and fastfood giant, McDonald’s? McDonald’s added all these fluffy sugary coffee drinks to their menu, as well as hot and iced coffee, in American sizes at flyover state prices. So far so good. [...]

Uniqlo Coming To Midtown?

Uniqlo, or as some refer to it, The Gap of Japan, might be moving into Midtown. The Japanese retailer that currently runs one store in the U.S., on Broadway in SoHo, might be adding a second store around Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street, according to Crain’s New York. Among the most expensive real estate spots [...]

Foundations That Stay

KohGenDo was an unknown name to us, until we tried KohGenDo Moisture Foundation. As picky consumers of cosmetics, we’ll toss items that don’t make the cut. While we dig the green items, we couldn’t resist lugging this item around in our already-packed makeup bag. KohGenDo has an extensive line of cosmetic and skincare items, include [...]

Turmeric in Beauty

Turmeric may be the answer to preventative cleansing, inside and out. Commonly used in India and Indonesia, among other countries, it can be sprinkled in soups and dishes or used in face cleansers and masks. According to both Dermatology Times and Academy of Dermatology, some researchers think turmeric, and its active ingredient, curcumin, may help [...]

Four Fab Gender-Neutral CES Gadgets

The Dirt: One of the biggest technology shows of the year recently culminated in Las Vegas, giving gadget whores a new stock of items to add to their wishlist. Among them, phones, cameras and storage devices, among other items. While many expected the Palm operating system announcement, not as many expected a new device. The [...]

The Whole Package

Spotted: 7 Train Name: Aya Age: 26 Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Current ‘hood: Sunnyside, Queens First language: Japanese Other languages: English, Spanish Job: Assistant to CEO at an investment bank Ethnicity: Japanese Favorite Condiment: Soy sauce Religion: Not really, maybe Buddhist Favorite Nut: Chestnut On your iPod now: Lounge, Jazz, Classical Favorites movie(s): Thrillers Dream Job: [...]

Science, Health & Recalls Week of November 16

Honda Device Builds Immediate Strength Honda Motor Co. recently introduced a supportive lower-body exoskeleton to assist walking, Scientific American reports. The Fundamental Technology Research Center of Honda R&D Co. began designing the walking assist device in 1999, with the goal of improving the mobility of people who walked with difficulty. The user sits on a [...]

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