Okay, so, I was digging into what happened to those Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas. You know, the ones with the iconic red doors that used to be all over the place? They were like, the ultimate symbol of luxury and pampering.
First, I hit up the internet, just browsing through articles and old news pieces. What I found was a bit of a shock. It looks like all the Red Door branded spas have closed down. Yep, every single one of them.
Apparently, they went through a whole process of changing their name to Mynd Spa & Salon. I guess they were trying to reinvent themselves or something. But then, things got even messier – they ended up in bankruptcy. It’s a real shame.
- Started with a search dive into their history.
- Uncovered the sale to Eli Lilly and Company way back in 1971, for like, 38 million bucks, which is a crazy amount today.
- Then Found out they were sold again to Fabergé in 1987 for an even crazier 657 million.
- Discovered the whole rebranding to Mynd Spa & Salon, which I guess was a big deal.
- Ultimately, learned about the bankruptcy that led to all the closures.
It’s wild to think that this all started with Elizabeth Arden, who was this amazing entrepreneur. She traveled all the way from rural Canada to New York City and built this whole beauty empire. She was a real innovator, a hundred years ago, and built the American beauty industry.
What I Learned
This whole thing is a bit sad, really. It’s like the end of an era. Those Red Door Spas were a big deal, and now they’re just… gone. But hey, that’s business, I guess. Things change, companies evolve, and sometimes, they just don’t make it. I’ll keep digging to see if there’s any more to this story, but for now, that’s the gist of what happened to the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas.
The main thing is, from my little investigation, it seems like a classic case of big changes not working out. They tried to modernize, changed the name, but it didn’t save them in the end. Bankruptcy is a tough thing, and it looks like it got the better of them.
I did this research just out of curiosity, really. I remember seeing those red doors when I was younger, and I was always intrigued. So, when I heard they were closing, I just had to know what went down.
And that’s all, I’m just sharing my findings here. Maybe someone else finds it interesting, too. It’s a bit of a business mystery, and I love a good mystery!
