CosmoProf is a trade-only distributor of beauty products across N. America. When CosmoProf acquired Aerial Beauty Supply in 2010, it gained several unique concept stores known as "The Academy." Each Academy location boasted a  high-end educational environment, with a large stage area to acommodate presentations from industry icons, and multiple stylist stations to allow for hands-on education. In late 2012 "The Academy" concept was rebranded as LearningCentre, a high end, CosmoProf specific educational experience.