Beauty Independent | What Beauty Segment – Prestige, Mass, Masstige or Value – Will Win In A Shaky Economy?

Jul 2022

Originally published by Beauty Independent on July 14, 2022.

Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, explains how consumer demand for beauty products remains strong despite economic uncertainty.

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Summary

  • Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, shares with Beauty Independent how despite a potential recession and ongoing inflationary pressures, consumer demand for beauty products continues to be strong.

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With a commitment to building lasting relationships, I take a bespoke approach to the individual needs of every client I work with, seeking to be their champion, trusted advisor and partner well before, leading up to and throughout any potential transaction that may take place.

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