American cosmetic retailer and salon chain
Retailers are expanding digital price tags across stores to speed up pricing and reduce labor. But lawmakers and unions warn about surge pricing, job losses, and price manipulation, prompting proposed bans in several states and at federal level. Initial pilots show mixed reactions from workers and shoppers.
A roundup of viral skincare trends and premium picks shows hydration, barrier support and affordability are shaping reader routines. From diaper-cream rituals to PDRN eye creams and glassy-serum glow, editors highlight practical options and set realistic expectations.
Independent and Scotsman-led roundups show consumers shifting to Pantene, OLAPLEX and NYK1 sets, with discounts on salon-grade tools and sulphate-free lines. Posts from NYP and The Scotsman highlight heat protection, frizz control and shine as key benefits, while Independent tracks in-salon and at-home options for processed hair.
The backlash against Flock’s automated license-plate readers is intensifying as cities and retailers reassess partnerships with the company amid privacy concerns and misreadings of plates. San Francisco supporters defend tools for safety, while Florida and several cities move to ban or limit ALPR deployments.