Beauty store explained

A beauty store, beauty supply store or cosmetics store is a specialty retail business that sells cosmetics, hair-care products and/or beauty tools.[1] The term "beauty store" (without "supply") is often associated with large chains that provide a large-format, glamorous shopping experience[2] whereas "beauty supply store" (including "supply") is associated with smaller, independent retailers.[3]

The industry collectively is referred to by various terms such as under the NAICS classification system, Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies & Perfume Stores (NAICS 446120), comprising establishments known as cosmetic or perfume stores or beauty supply shops primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, hair, wigs, toiletries, and personal grooming products.[4]

Chains

Chains of beauty stores include:

Notes and References

  1. https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/beauty-supply-stores-industry/ Ibis World Research, accessed March 8, 2020
  2. News: Wischhover . Cheryl . Why Do So Many Beauty Stores Look and Feel the Same? How retail décor makes you want to buy makeup. . March 8, 2020 . Racked . November 6, 2016.
  3. News: Rambharose . Amber . Why Beauty Supply Stores Are the Best Spots to Buy Makeup . March 8, 2020 . Glamour . August 18, 2017.
  4. https://www.naics.com/naics-code-description/?code=446120 NAICS category 446120, NAICS official site