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SAN FRANCISCO -- Sephora is launching a series of complimentary, specialized in-store beauty classes developed to help inspire confidence in participants facing major life transitions.

On Saturday, Oct. 1, more than 85 Sephora stores around the United States will partner with non-profit organizations in their local communities to offer a supportive environment where participants can have fun as they learn tips for creating a professional beauty look for entry back into the workforce.

NEW YORK - With the number of U.S. clinics located within retail locations exceeding 2,000, they have become an important target for in vitro diagnostic products and point-of-care testing, Kalorama Information reported Wednesday.

CHICAGO -- Consumers are spreading their dollars across more channels and store formats, and retailers must not only keep current customers but also make them loyal in order to drive growth.

SEATTLE -- A new survey show that clean, green products continue to remain top of mind for many women when it comes to the personal care products category.

The second annual Green Beauty Barometer survey commissioned by beauty brand Kari Gran and conducted by the Harris Poll shows that more than half (55%) of all women check ingredient labels on beauty products prior to purchase, and more than one in three (35%) intend to purchase more all-natural beauty products in the next two years than they currently do. 

A Chicago startup has landed partnerships with four major online retailers, including Target, to launch a product meant to rival Amazon’s Alexa, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The newspaper reports that the firm, AddStructure, is running a six- to nine-month pilot with Target, and plans to launch pilots with L’Oreal, Under Armour and online antiques marketplace 1stdibs in October, co-founder Jarrod Wolf said.

SALT LAKE CITY – Corrective Education Company, a leader in the restorative justice movement, on Wednesday named several additions to its advisory board, including the former CFO of Sam's Club and Walmart.com.

The board brings together law enforcement, education, legal and retail experts to advise Corrective Education Company’s leadership team.

KINGSTON, R.I. –  The University of Rhode Island on Tuesday elected former CVS Health chairman and CEO Tom Ryan as chairman of the University of Rhode Island Foundation Board of Directors. Ryan was elected to the volunteer post at the Foundation’s Board of Director’s meeting held Sept. 22.