By Yannise Jean September 22, 2022 As consumers increasingly research the background of the products they love—including who founded the brand—retailers like Ulta, Sephora, and even Target have curated their inventories in response. Now their stores spotlight minority-owned brands, and they’ve formed programs to assist these founders. Sephora, one of the leading … Continue reading How indie, BIPOC-owned beauty brands are shaping the future of retail
By KC Ifeanyi This story is part of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 2022. Explore the full list of innovators who broke through this year—and had an impact on the world around us. While mastering Tuareg musician Mdou Moctar’s acclaimed 2021 album, Afrique Victime, audio engineer Heba Kadry had one overarching priority: to … Continue reading Why the audio engineer behind your favorite indie albums sticks to analog
Bernadette Tansey November 27, 2014 Bernadette Tansey The Bay area is a hotbed for creative types, and it’s also home to a number of Web-based companies that connect writers, book authors, and photographers with potential readers and customers. A flurry of news came out about these companies early this week. San Francisco-based Scripted … Continue reading Web Companies Create Marketing Hubs for Indie Writers, Artists
