Lauren Brindley, group vice president of beauty and personal care at Walgreens, tells this week’s Video Forum about the ups and downs of retailing during the COVID pandemic; the growing importance of technology, social media and omnichannel options in the categories she oversees; and the importance of in-store beauty advisors to the Walgreens offer. She also discusses some of the factors that will drive the evolution of beauty care going forward.
Video Forum: Lauren Brindley, Walgreens
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