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Forbes
14-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
K-Beauty World Is Bringing The Best And Most Cutting-Edge Products To The US
K-Beauty World Founder Sarah Chung Park in front of K-Beauty World Mart Jennifer Johnson From sheet masks to glass skin to BB creams to cushion compacts, K-beauty has brought countless innovations to the US. Now it's about to get even easier to shop them thanks to K-Beauty World, launching today at Ulta Beauty in-store and online. Powered by Landing International and created by its CEO and Founder Sarah Chung Park, the retail platform is devoted to the discovery of K-Beauty brands, offering over 200 products spanning skincare and color cosmetics. 'We see K-Beauty World as a discovery platform that is part retail curation, part viral pop-up and part marketing experience,' Park says. 'The umbrella theme is about making these K-beauty products accessible to all ages, skin tones and budgets, and that's the lens that we use when we're doing education, product selection, testing and marketing messaging.' Though Ulta has carried many K-beauty brands before, K-Beauty World takes the concept to another level. 'It's a curation within the larger retail setting of Ulta,' Park says. 'There are branded moments where it's actually branded K-Beauty World and all of the brands that are part of our curation and platform participate in these overarching marketing activations. I would call them a class within a larger school.' Inside K-Beauty World Mart K-Beauty World Landing International has a long-standing relationship with Ulta, making them the perfect retail partner. 'As the nation's largest beauty retailer, we are proud to offer a differentiated assortment, across all categories and price points,' says Kaitlin Rinehart, Vice President of Merchandising, Ulta Beauty. 'As we continue to expand our assortment and introduce new brands and products, we always want to ensure we are listening and delivering on guests' wants and needs. The new brands from K-Beauty World deliver on our promises and more. They are innovative, effective and provide a sensorial experience for beauty lovers, which is a trend we are seeing across the beauty landscape. These viral brands have built a following on social and beyond, and we are excited to be the exclusive brick and mortar retailer of choice to bring these brands to life IRL and make them even more accessible in the US. Through this dynamic partnership, Ulta Beauty will establish itself as a key player in this fast-growing, trend-driven segment, catering to beauty enthusiasts seeking high-performance, results-oriented products.' There have been immersive activations leading up to the launch, including a five-city tour, and the activations will continue after the opening because they will have new launches through the end of the year, including expanding into hair and body. Sungboon Editor at K-Beauty World Mart Jennifer Johnson 'For these immersive experiences, we tried to go where consumers haven't heard of K-beauty or interacted with K-beauty before,' Park says, such as Lollapalooza. 'At South by Southwest, we were the first K-beauty activation. It's where consumers are experiencing cultural moments and bringing K-beauty into those settings. In addition, we are having activations all around Ulta launch doors, like K-beauty claw machines. We try to bring product in a fun format. We've also been known to incorporate music and movie themes and snacks and drinks. That's always been a favorite, when people are standing in line and we give out seaweed snacks and collagen jelly drinks. It's bringing parts of Korean culture, because I think it's hard to understand K-beauty without understanding the larger Korean cultural zeitgeist that's currently happening.' Offering an inclusive and expansive product range is a cornerstone of K-Beauty World. 'We tried to have a holistic assortment, focused on hydration all the way to the harder issues of elasticity and fine lines,' Park says. 'We created an assortment that covers the spectrum of concerns. Also, we test on all ages and skin tones. That's very important not just for complexion products, but also for lipsticks and eye palettes. And we're bringing in mid to low price points so we're not alienating anyone.' Another element of the launch is their 12-episode documentary that will be available on YouTube, starting next week. They brought eight Ulta Beauty influencers and two beauty editors to Korea for an immersive experience that included brand-related activities and cultural moments, including visiting the palace, and created a documentary series from it. 'It's something that helps to educate consumers,' Park says. 'Maybe people who aren't going to make it to Korea can use these influencers and editors as their proxy and experience it through them.' A K-Beauty World Mart pop-up K-Beauty World K-Beauty World will offer eight brands at launch. 'We talked about creating the Marvel Universe of K-beauty, so we needed each brand to have its own distinct characteristics,' Park says. 'We have some favorites that never came to the US. Rom&nd, the color brand, is a great example. It's a makeup brand that's in every woman's purse in Korea. Brands like Mixsoon that have gone super viral on TikTok and have a huge fan base already, we wanted to bring that in stores. There's some discovery brands like Chasin' Rabbits, where we felt they had interesting formats that we hadn't seen before. Sungboon Editor is one of our anti-aging offerings and they have, I would say, the best overnight collagen mask on the market. We tried to create a mix of cult favorites to rising stars and get all the viral moments. We wanted to check all the boxes of what consumers are discovering on TikTok.' For Park and her team, the biggest challenge of launching K-Beauty World has been creating something that's the first of its kind. 'We truly are the first discovery platform of this sort, with accessibility and inclusivity and reaching different tones,' she says. 'We haven't had a benchmark or something to point to as the model.' After working in the K-beauty space in the US for over two decades, Park is thrilled to see how its popularity has exploded stateside. 'The biggest surprise for me is how much love it's gotten,' she says. 'Consumers of all ages are drawn to K-beauty. A lot of teens are because of price point and formats, but a lot of moms are into K-beauty because it's affordable and easy to use. Our dream has gotten bigger, and it's moved from kitschy products to a standard of product and formulation and packaging that we would like to bring to every US consumer.' Inside K-Beauty World Mart K-Beauty World Park aims to educate people that K-beauty offers something for everyone, of all ethnic backgrounds and skin types. K-beauty's focus on hydration and brightening benefits all. When they soon bring hair care and body care to the US, she's looking forward to consumers enjoying those categories as well. 'There are a lot of innovations and patented technologies that we'll be bringing stateside,' she says. 'There's always something new and interesting coming from Korea. At the end of the day, it's about bringing little joys to consumers, so that's something that I do enjoy about K-Beauty World specifically, but in the industry in general.' Ultimately, the goal is for K-Beauty World to introduce the best of the country's beauty to a new and existing audience. 'We hope that K-Beauty World will be a brand that consumers will grow to trust,' Park says. 'There are so many K-beauty brands out there that we want to make sure that we're the ones bringing the best quality and the best innovation to market. That's our vision for K-Beauty World.'
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in Columbia infant death apparently released from custody
Mitchell Kaminski COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A Fayette woman charged with second-degree murder in the 2021 death of an 8-month-old girl is the subject of an active arrest warrant. But two days after the warrant was issued, court and prison records indicate she still isn't in custody. Jennifer Johnson was scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Monday, July 14 for charges including second-degree felony murder and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. She is accused in the death of Hannah Kent. A Tuesday court filing shows that she was sent to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. However, Arkansas DOC spokesperson Rand Champion told ABC 17 News in an email that a Jennifer Johnson was put on parole on June 16 and no one with that name is in custody. The spokesperson said a middle name was not available in their system. According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, Johnson was released Monday. She had previously been incarcerated in Missouri from April 27-May 19, 2022, and again from May 23, 2022-June 16, 2025, despite the Boone County Jail having her listed on a no-bond hold. Boone County courts issued a warrant for her arrest on Tuesday. Prosecutor Roger Johnson declined to comment on Thursday. Court records list Johnson's address in the 2001 block of Holly Avenue. But when ABC 17 News visited the property, the home appeared abandoned, and the lot surrounding it was under construction. Columbia police arrested Johnson in April 2021, after being called to a home in the 1000 block of Elleta Boulevard in north Columbia. According to court documents, police were dispatched to the Women's and Children's Hospital in Columbia on the morning of April 18, 2021, where they were informed that an 8-month-old, Hannah Kent, who was under Johnson's care, had died. Court documents indicate the parents left Kent and other children in Johnson's care beginning around 5 p.m. the previous day. The mother found the child around 8:30 a.m. unresponsive and cool to the touch after returning home and immediately noticed bruising, court documents indicate. The parents then took the child to Women's and Children's Hospital, where the infant was pronounced dead at 8:45 am. Johnson allegedly told police that she last saw the infant alive at 2:15 a.m. after giving a bottle to the child, the probable cause statement says. According to court documents, Johnson took a call from the parents saying the baby had died and the parents wanted to see Johnson. Two people who knew Johnson brought items that Johnson had at the home to the Columbia police, court documents say. Investigators allegedly found baby formula on Johnson's clothes, and a swab of the same shirt tested positive for blood. Johnson was previously charged with two counts of assault in Howard County in 2019. The complaint in the case states she strangled and bit another woman. Kent's family declined to comment. DOC041921_04192021170840Download Click here to follow the original article.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in Columbia infant death apparently released from custody
Mitchell Kaminski COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A Fayette woman charged with second-degree murder in the 2021 death of an 8-month-old girl is the subject of an active arrest warrant. But two days after the warrant was issued, court and prison records indicate she still isn't in custody. Jennifer Johnson was scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Monday, July 14 for charges including second-degree felony murder and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. She is accused in the death of Hannah Kent. A Tuesday court filing shows that she was sent to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. However, Arkansas DOC spokesperson Rand Champion told ABC 17 News in an email that a Jennifer Johnson was put on parole on June 16 and no one with that name is in custody. The spokesperson said a middle name was not available in their system. According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, Johnson was released Monday. She had previously been incarcerated in Missouri from April 27-May 19, 2022, and again from May 23, 2022-June 16, 2025, despite the Boone County Jail having her listed on a no-bond hold. Boone County courts issued a warrant for her arrest on Tuesday. Prosecutor Roger Johnson declined to comment on Thursday. Court records list Johnson's address in the 2001 block of Holly Avenue. But when ABC 17 News visited the property, the home appeared abandoned, and the lot surrounding it was under construction. Columbia police arrested Johnson in April 2021, after being called to a home in the 1000 block of Elleta Boulevard in north Columbia. According to court documents, police were dispatched to the Women's and Children's Hospital in Columbia on the morning of April 18, 2021, where they were informed that an 8-month-old, Hannah Kent, who was under Johnson's care, had died. Court documents indicate the parents left Kent and other children in Johnson's care beginning around 5 p.m. the previous day. The mother found the child around 8:30 a.m. unresponsive and cool to the touch after returning home and immediately noticed bruising, court documents indicate. The parents then took the child to Women's and Children's Hospital, where the infant was pronounced dead at 8:45 am. Johnson allegedly told police that she last saw the infant alive at 2:15 a.m. after giving a bottle to the child, the probable cause statement says. According to court documents, Johnson took a call from the parents saying the baby had died and the parents wanted to see Johnson. Two people who knew Johnson brought items that Johnson had at the home to the Columbia police, court documents say. Investigators allegedly found baby formula on Johnson's clothes, and a swab of the same shirt tested positive for blood. Johnson was previously charged with two counts of assault in Howard County in 2019. The complaint in the case states she strangled and bit another woman. Kent's family declined to comment. DOC041921_04192021170840Download Click here to follow the original article.
CBS News
16-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Concord farm donates all the produce it grows to fight food insecurity in Massachusetts
Farm in Concord donates everything it produces to combat food insecurity Farm in Concord donates everything it produces to combat food insecurity Farm in Concord donates everything it produces to combat food insecurity One Concord farm is helping to combat food insecurity in Massachusetts by donating all of its produce. Gaining Ground, a 35-year-old, no-till organic farm, doesn't sell a single fruit or vegetable. Every harvest is donated to people facing food insecurity across Massachusetts. "We have never sold a single fruit or vegetable," said Jennifer Johnson, executive director of Gaining Ground. "We have given away everything we grow. We're exclusively dedicated to food insecurity." They said they measure their success, not in sales, but in what they give away to communities in the state. Helping over 10,000 people across Massachusetts Their food reaches more than 10,000 people in 41 cities and towns across Greater Boston, Lowell, and the MetroWest area. And the need continues to grow. In Massachusetts, food insecurity has more than doubled since the pandemic, now affecting one in five households. Rising inflation has made it even harder for many families to afford fresh, healthy food. "I'm a firm believer that access to nutritious food, the kind you need to live a healthy life, is a human right. Full stop," Johnson said. Volunteers and staff grow familiar crops like tomatoes, broccoli, and lettuce, but also more culturally specific ones like Brazilian eggplant, Asian greens, and a wide variety of hot peppers. "We really consider it a gift to be able to give this food to people so that it can nourish them both in body and soul," said Johnson. One of the farm's longtime partners is House of Hope, a family shelter in Lowell. The organization serves three meals a day to around 200 people, with much of the produce coming from Gaining Ground. "I've been a chef for years," said Paul Dubuque, who works at House of Hope. "If this produce was going to a restaurant, you'd be paying a lot of money for it." In 2024 alone, Gaining Ground donated 139,000 pounds of produce. That's enough for more than 650,000 servings. For many, it's not just about nutrition; it's about dignity. "When people receive Gaining Ground food, they tell us that they have the dignity of being seen as equals," said Johnson. Long-term sustainability The farm is also committed to long-term sustainability. By using no-till methods and organic practices, they protect the microbial life in the soil. That's one key to growing nutrient-rich food. "Good farmers grow vegetables and great farmers grow soil," Johnson said. "The fungi and bacteria in the soil take the nutrients and transform them the compounds into a readily accessible compound for the plants," said Mark Condon, Director of Agriculture at Gaining Ground. That makes the plants stronger, the food more nutritious, and the land more resilient... especially as the climate changes. "No-till really assists when we have a lot of rain or a drought," Condon said. "The soil can act as a sponge to absorb or a great filtration for too much water." From farm to food pantry, and soil health to human health, Gaining Ground is growing a lot more than vegetables. To learn more or get involved with Gaining Ground, click here.
CBC
23-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Regina's new merch line gives tourists a whiff of the Queen City with custom fragrance
Tourism Regina is sniffing around for new ways to promote the city. The City of Regina has launched a refreshed line of Tourism Regina and "I Love Regina" merchandise, complete with updated designs and even a custom scent. The new collection from Tourism Regina features a "City Lights" candle and an oil diffuser with a custom-scent developed by local entrepreneur Sara Lindsay. "Scents are really powerful memory triggers," Johnson said. "So we're hoping that people take this custom sent home and think back fondly on their trip here and then maybe book another trip here." Smells like city pride The new scent, available only in-person at city hall, joins the updated apparel and accessories in a full-on branding revival. Jennifer Johnson, deputy city manager for communications, Service Regina and tourism, said the decision to update merch came naturally. "The people here are so warm and when you visit Regina you get a real sense of community," she said. "Trying to encapsulate that into a scent is difficult for sure, but I think we did it." All of the new merchandise is for sale at city hall. "We've had the I Love Regina merchandise available for sale online, but people like to see pieces before they purchase them," Johnson said. "They like to be able to whether it's try it on or just see the texture of the fabric." A brand that just won't quit The I Love Regina collection, launched in 2002 by then-mayor Pat Fiacco, has been updated as part of the city's longstanding civic pride campaign. The redesigned merchandise still sports the "I Love Regina" logo on items such as T-shirts, hats, tote bags and discs. The newest addition to the gear is Charlie the Chickadee Squishmallow, which celebrates Regina's official bird. "It's a Squishmallow, which are super popular with kids right now, so we think that's going to be a really top selling item," Johnson said. Expansion on the way The city says the proceeds from the merchandise sales will be reinvested into marketing. "That's our whole purpose as a marketing organization is to drive traffic here. It's good for the economy and we want people to visit the city," Johnson said. She said the city will be buying stock of the new items in small quantities at first to test out how well they sell. "We will sell those and then we'll repurchase so that we're kind of constantly offsetting our costs." This initiative comes after the fallout from Tourism Regina's failed Experience Regina rebrand in 2023, which ultimately led the organization to revert to its original name and slogans. Johnson also said there are plans to sell the merchandise at places like the airport. "We're open to feedback from visitors and we think that when people start shopping, we'll actually get more ideas and then we'll be able to expand from there." She said the one thing that might not see a comeback to city hall is the I Love Regina sign.
