The lipstick divide: In beauty sales, it's rich vs. poor - Fortune Management
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Let's call it the Lipstick Indicator!There are studies dating back to the 1980's that indicate women will always, no matter what the broader economic conditions, find enough change in the couch to buy a new lipstick. Small investment, nice boost. Now the less fortunate are holding back on even this small purchase.
6:06 AM Apr 05 2014