Retail TouchPoints magazine has awarded the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Bluemercury, Barry Beck, the coveted title of Retail Innovator for 2016.

Beck received the award at the Retail Innovation Conference, held in New York on May 10 to 11. On receiving the award, Beck said, “The founding of Bluemercury revolutionized the cosmetics industry by creating the first friendly neighbourhood store where you could get expert honest advice.

“Bluemercury is thrilled to be recognized by Retail TouchPoints for our commitment to innovation and retail industry distribution,” Beck continued. “We have always been innovators, and have excelled at finding the white space in retail. Looking forward, retailers who innovate and enhance the shopping experience will not only survive but thrive during this disruptive time in retail history. We are optimistic and excited about the future.”