In-Store Makeup Consultations

Walmart Partnered with Hard Candy for This Initiative

In an effort to draw more consumers in-store, Walmart partnered with Hard Candy to offer in-store makeup consultations and professionally led cosmetic demonstrations.

Walmart and Hard Candy have been working together since 2009, when the cosmetic company was retailed exclusively through Walmart. Now, the two businesses are expanding on its offerings to offer consumers a more informative and engaging experience. The in-store demos will function under two themes: Rock the Golden Glow for the day, and Rock the Golden Glam for the night. As the names suggest, these demos will teach consumers how to wear various day and night makeup looks.

The in-store cosmetic consultations will launch on May 10th throughout 365 stores in the united states.

Image Credit: Makeup artist stock photo from guruXOX

In-store Makeup Consultations
Giving consumers a more informative and engaging experience.
Professionally Led Cosmetic Demonstrations
Providing a more hands on approach for consumers to better understand cosmetic products.
Expanding on Offerings
Adding more value to store experiences and giving consumers more reason to visit physical locations.

Industries Being Reshaped

Beauty and Cosmetics
Providing makeup consultations can help disrupt traditional models of selling cosmetics.
Retail
Adding new ways of engagement, such as in-store demos, can impact how consumers shop for products.
Consumer Goods
By expanding offerings to offer more informative and engaging experiences, it can attract and retain more consumers.
SCORE
3.0 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 44%
Activity 38%
Freshness 8%