Interest in cooking at home remains high, along with consumer enthusiasm for healthier choices and specialty lifestyles.

The D2C hair-color company's video consultations with licensed colorists provide everything from product suggestions to hands-on help.

"Customers want to move fluidly between immersive and personalized ecommerce and retail experiences," says CEO Emily Weiss.

Strategy is built on the core belief that "the more everyone travels, the better we all become," says a spokesperson.