Refinery29 is a privately owned global media and entertainment company founded in 2005 and headquartered in the US. Employing approximately 290 people, the company produces technology, information, and internet-based content focused on women's diverse voices and experiences. Its output spans various formats, including articles, social media posts, events, short films, and television programming, as well as initiatives such as 29Rooms.
Refinery29 closed its UK office and laid off journalists on an unspecified date. The company will continue operations in the US, France, and Germany. A separate announcement detailed how users can disable targeted advertising cookies and similar trackers on their browsers and devices. In other news, meditation brand BEtime, a brand that works with Refinery29, unveiled a refreshed platform. Finally, Refinery29 writers and editors regularly discuss and share their favorite products.