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.
Q4 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. Hot Tools features 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, even 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.
