'If the British government were execs, they'd be sacked': The beauty industry reflects on Brexit

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 31-Jan-2020 Featured companies: CPL Aromas
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As Britain leaves the EU on 31 January, beauty experts and brand owners reflect on the biggest political upheaval the country has seen in a lifetime and what it means for business

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'If the British government were execs, they'd be sacked': The beauty industry reflects on Brexit

Jo Chidley, co-founder of Beauty Kitchen

The ideal situation:

"Beauty Kitchen is a fast-growing company both at home and internationally, our ideal

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CPL Aromas is the world's leading, fragrance-only fragrance house. Established over 50 years ago by two brothers and remains a family-owned business. Home to some of the...
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