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Nov 20, 2024 | 
xbiz.com | Rebecca Weinberg |Scarlett Ward |Ariana Rodriguez |Casey Murphy
An important aspect of sex that doesn’t get talked about enough is exercising our imaginations. Letting our minds run wild gives us the chance to try new positions, play with new parts of the body, add toys and accessories, or even create a completely made-up fantasy world where we can pretend to be an entirely different species.
Wait, what?
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
xbiz.com | Scarlett Ward |Rebecca Weinberg |Ariana Rodriguez |Casey Murphy
While the Brit Awards have paved the way for gender inclusivity by introducing gender-neutral award categories, it has recently been confirmed that the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards will not follow suit. Instead, nominees will be forced to pick either male or female categories, and gender minorities will be overlooked entirely.
Performers such as Emma D’Arcy, Emma Corrin and Bella Ramsay have urged BAFTA to reconsider.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
xbiz.com | Rebecca Weinberg |James Guo |Corrinne Musick |Scarlett Ward
When it comes to brick-and-mortar retail, getting shoppers in the door is only the beginning. Once they are inside, catching their eye and getting them to open their wallets is a whole other ballgame — both for retailers, who want shoppers to spend as much money as possible in their stores, and for manufacturers, who want that money spent on their products specifically. The key to success for retailers, manufacturers and happy customers? Solid in-store marketing.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
xbiz.com | Rebecca Weinberg |James Guo |Corrinne Musick |Scarlett Ward
In online commerce, every sale matters. This is particularly the case in the pleasure sector, where there is intense competition and as many customer preferences as there are products. Online retailers must therefore find ways to be competitive — and one of the best methods is upselling.
Upselling is more than just trying to get your customers to buy more stuff; it is about giving customers a more tailored and fulfilling shopping experience, and offering value that they may not be aware of.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
xbiz.com | Rebecca Weinberg |James Guo |Corrinne Musick |Scarlett Ward
Stephanie Elias joined forces with her real-life BFF, Hannah Hutton, to launch Personal Fav, a product collection that currently includes two lubricants that promise the cleanest, most vagina-safe experience ever. Among the pair’s bedroom inventions are Whet, a water- and-plant-based “sex serum” formulated with aloe vera, ginseng, chamomile, horny goat weed and hemp; and Pique, a CBD oil formulated with all of the above ingredients for enhanced sensation and extra moisture.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
xbiz.com | Rebecca Weinberg |James Guo |Corrinne Musick |Scarlett Ward
For as long as people have been getting it on, they have also been finding ways to enhance their pleasure. The ancient Greeks loved sex and were incredibly open about it. We even have historical records of some of the various tools they created and used to enhance the experience. For instance, we know that as far back as 350 BCE, people used olive oil as a lubricant. It’s incredible to think that the history of an adult retail staple like lube can be traced so far back.
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Nov 14, 2023 | 
xbiz.com | Ariana Rodriguez |Colleen Godin |Sofia Barrett-Ibarria |Scarlett Ward
In the ever-evolving landscape of adult retail, few niches have experienced as profound a transformation as the world of fetish and bondage. Once relegated to dark dungeons, these kinks have now emerged into the mainstream with a bold presence. Today, fetish and bondage are not merely about kinky — and sometimes painful — play, but have been embraced in fashion and welcomed into homes in the form of accessories for sex rooms popularized in mass media.
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Nov 12, 2023 | 
xbiz.com | Colleen Godin |Sofia Barrett-Ibarria |Scarlett Ward |Verna Meng
Each month, XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry's most influential female executives.
Lingerie marketing and sales requires a special touch. In the case of Florida-based lingerie brand Oh La La Cheri, that also means a woman’s touch — namely, that of Key Account Manager Sarah Konkel.
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
xbiz.com | Colleen Godin |Sofia Barrett-Ibarria |Scarlett Ward |Verna Meng
Shunga Erotic Art is best known for its boutique vibe, its stunning Japanese art visuals and of course, its curated line of oils, lotions and potions meant to be touched, tasted and smelled. Shunga bath and body products have been a staple of the pleasure sector for 24 years, making French-Canadian founder Manon Vallee a long-celebrated figure in the industry.
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Nov 7, 2023 | 
xbiz.com | Sofia Barrett-Ibarria |Scarlett Ward |Verna Meng |Luka Matosic
In 2017, Natalie Annis was ready for a career pivot. She was working in the construction industry as the owner of a manufacturing and distribution company, but after 20 years in that business, she was ready for a change. Both she and her daughter Shae, who had recently graduated from college with a degree in fashion merchandising and design, were on the lookout for a new professional venture — something fresh and inspiring that they could feel passionate about.
