K-beauty incubator Memebox rebrands to MBX

Published: 27-Nov-2019
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The former subscription box service from South Korea aims to build unique brands that serve niche consumer groups

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K-beauty incubator Memebox rebrands to MBX
Image: via memebox.com

Image: via memebox.com

Memebox, the beauty subscription box turned brand incubator, has rebranded as MBX.

With a renewed focus on spotting the latest

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