Glossier to cut all in-store retail jobs

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 10-Aug-2020
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The cult 'skin first, make-up second' brand founded by Emily Weiss has attributed the long-term impact of coronavirus to the decision

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Glossier to cut all in-store retail jobs
Inside Glossier's New York flagship store

Inside Glossier's New York flagship store

Glossier plans to cut all of its in-store retail jobs because of the impact of coronavirus.

The beauty brand, best known for its pioneering D2C digital-first strategy, said it will not

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