Our Portfolio
We have had the opportunity to grow with many international brands.
Ray Management connects growing brands with the right retailers in the Canadian market. Our team assists with sales, distribution, fulfillment and marketing.
Our Partners
Our Story
We have had some key milestones to our success.
Q1 2024
Kristin Ess Arrives at Walmart Canada Stores
Exciting news for Canadian beauty enthusiasts! Kristin Ess, the renowned haircare brand, has made its debut at Walmart Canada locations nationwide. Whether you’re looking to revitalize your locks with nourishing shampoos and conditioners or achieve stunning styles with their innovative styling tools, Kristin Ess has you covered.
Kristin Ess is known for its high quality, affordable haircare products. Do not miss out on the chance to experience the magic of Kristin Ess’s haircare essentials at Walmart Canada.
Q1 2024
Introducing Hairitage Fragrance Free Dry Shampoo
Hairitage is introducing a new SKU to their product lineup available at Walmart Canada. Crafted for sensitive scalps, this translucent dry shampoo is specifically formulated with no artificial fragrance and soaks up oils to refresh hair in between washes, while adding volume and texture.
The loved sister product to the original Hairitage Lazy Day Vegan Dry Shampoo- The Hairitage Down to the Basics Fragrance Free Dry Shampoo is formulated with arctic root, rice starch, and rice protein.
Q1 2024
Cocokind Newness
Cocokind has started out 2024 with new innovation products!
Cocokind’s latest launches showcase their dedication to providing gentle yet effective skincare solutions. From the KP Smoothing Stick targeting rough, bumpy skin, to the Beginner Retinol Gel offering a gentle introduction to retinol-based skincare, each product caters to diverse skincare needs. Additionally, the Chlorophyll Discoloration Serum promises to address uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation, reflecting Cocokind’s commitment to clean and sustainable beauty practices.
Q1 2024
Raw Sugar PR Launch Event
Raw Sugar celebrated their launch into the Canadian market. Canadians can now shop Raw Sugar products at Shoppers Drug Mart. The collection is made with clean, organic, extracts and good-for-you ingredients free of parabens, sulphates, and silicone.
This magical evening embraced beauty, love, and wellness for the mind, body & soul with custom quote notebooks, hand massages and aura readings while discovering the incredible new collection of Raw Sugar products.
Q1 2024
Kristin Ess Introduces Purple Shampoo & Conditioner in Canada
The One Purple Shampoo and Conditioner is designed to tone hair at home. The Shampoo contains ultra-violet pigment to give the hair an ashy or pastel lavender tone. The Conditioner is used to reduce brass while renewing shine.
Kristin Ess is cruelty-free, keratin-safe, and free of slates parabens and phthalates.
Q1 2024
Raw Sugar Makes Its Debut in the Canadian Market
Canadians can now shop Raw Sugar Living exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart locations nationwide.
Raw Sugar Living uses clean sourcing to procure its organic extracts, while its patented Cold Press Technology maintains the integrity of plant-derived formulas. Its clean packaging uses eco-friendly bottles made from 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic with a commitment to use 100% PCR by 2030. From shampoo + conditioner, to body, and deodorant- Raw Sugar Living creates products that will make you feel clean, beautiful, empowered, and loved from the outside in.
Truth. Love. Sugar
Q4 2023
Kristin Ess PR Event in downtown Toronto
Kristin Ess hosted a vibrant event in downtown Toronto during the holiday season, inviting the public to a sampling experience where they could create floral bouquets while immersing themselves in the essence of the Kristin Ess brand. Additionally, an exclusive dinner was held for influencers, offering a deeper dive into the brand’s ethos and products, fostering education and collaboration within the beauty community.
Q3 2023
RMG Warehouse Partnership
RMG has partnered with a Milton, ON based warehouse.
This Third Party Logistics provider offers one stop shopping for Business to Business and Business to Consumer needs Canada wide.
Q2 2023
Cocokind Ventures into Canada
“Cocokind exists to ensure that all of us have a safe place in the beauty industry where we’re celebrated and accepted, exactly as we already are.”
RMG launches Cocokind exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart. Cocokind is apart of SDM Thoughtful Choices program, curating products to help make it easier to shop consciously.
Q1 2023
Ray Management Group Office Move
Ray Management Group has moved into a new office in the heart of downtown Hamilton. For the team, this transition represents more than just a change of address. It’s a chance to reimagine their workspace, to foster even greater collaboration and creativity in their endeavours. It’s more than just a relocation- It is a step forward into the future. This move symbolizes growth, progress, and the pursuit of new opportunities for RMG.
Q3 2022
Kristin Ess Hot Tools Launch in Canada
Kristin Ess hot tools launched at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada! Kristin Ess went ahead and brought the heat, creating an essential hot-tool collection that’s as streamlined and efficient as it is unique. These hot tools feature two 2019 Glamour Beauty Award recipients; Soft Wave Pivoting Wand and the 3-in-1 Flat Iron.
The need for affordable, professional heat styling tools has never been greater. Whether you’re looking for titanium tools that work quickly + add shine or ceramic tools that deliver soft, event heat, you’ll find everything you need in this collection.
Q3 2022
Founder wins 40 under 40, Hamilton
Hamilton raised Krista Halliday launched her first company at twenty-eight years old and has grown it to be one of Canada’s leading retail and branding consulting company’s. Currently operating under Ray Management Group (RMG) Krista is the Managing Director and CEO with purpose and intention to support, create and launch products that lead with integrity while prioritizing social good. A serial entrepreneur gaining speed in the local and national marketplace, Krista has leveraged her leadership, innovation and business prowess to launch three additional businesses; Little Sprouts Preschool, NEST co working space and woman’s retail store, LUVLAVIE. All initiatives, have a strong giveback component, deeply rooted in community.
Q2 2022
Hey Humans Launches Nationwide
RMG launches Hey Human’s across Canada in collaboration with Shoppers Drug Mart Thoughtful Choices platform. Hey Humans is on a mission to make a change! “Our mission is to reduce plastic on our planet – and that starts with the products we use every day. Turn your daily routines into rituals that make you feel your best and help protect the planet.”
Q1 2022
Fish Food Initiative
While RMG works with global brands and nationwide retailers, we also like to support our local entrepreneurs and thought leaders. In 2022 we have made one of our key performance indicators to partner and collaborate with startups and aspiring brands to help them achieve their brand dreams! A community inspired initiative, less Shark Tank more Fish Food.
Q4 2021
Hairitage Expansion at Walmart Canada
RMG solidifies double digit growth plans with Hairitage at Walmart Canada.
Hairitage is the first hair care brand that truly encompasses the needs of every hair type and texture. A brand that is inclusive of everyone and every family. No matter your needs you can trust in finding the best products with modern, efficacious, clean formulations, that work.
Q3 2021
Drew Barrymore’s Flower Beauty Expands to Canada
RMG works closely with the Flower Beauty team to kick off Canada coverage at top retailers in Canada. Flower Beauty is a crush-worthy cosmetics at a price you’ll love. Discover our best-selling collection of award winning makeup for your face, eyes and lips. Available at Loblaws, London Drugs, and Well.ca.
Q2 2021
Kristen Ess Exclusive Launch at Shoppers Drug Mart
RMG launches Kristen Ess as an exclusive brand at Shoppers Drug Mart across 1200 stores nationwide.
CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST, COLORIST, SOCIAL INFLUENCER & CO-FOUNDER OF THEBEAUTYDEPARTMENT.COM
Kristin Ess Hair began with a simple idea: create an affordable collection of luxury haircare and styling products that would give everyone the chance to create modern, perfectly-imperfect hair. Who better to make all of our #hairgoals come true than Kristin Ess? With twenty-two years of expertise as a top hairstylist and colorist, along with her intimate insight into what products were truly needed to create the most beautiful hairstyles, Kristin developed the range of cleansers, conditioners, dry + wet stylers, glosses, styling tools, styling accessories, and hair accessories that we’ve all been waiting for.
Q1 2021
Maesa, an Award Winning Global Beauty Company Partnership
Maesa’s balances imagination with commerciality, pushing creative and technical boundaries. Maesa incubates visionary and innovative beauty brands with real staying power across all beauty categories, in North America and EMEA. RMG has established a special partnership with Maesa, working hand in hand to launch, support and grow a curated assortment of brands in Maesa’s portfolio.
Q4 2020
Partnered with Kinneberg Management Group
Established a unique partnership with Kinneberg Management Group, creating cross border synergies and driving unique insights from Canada to the US in the retail landscape. KMG has expertise in launching, developing and thoughtfully growing brands at Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon and Best Buy in the US market. KMG has offices in both Minneapolis and Bentonville, specifically located to service both their brand and retail partners.
