Lille emerges as new top beauty retail destination

Published: 8-Jul-2016
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Aesop, Rituals, Bobbi Brown and Oh My Cream open up in French city of Lille

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The French city of Lille is beginning to attract a growing number of beauty brands. Just this year, Aesop, Rituals, Bobbi Brown, woad-based skin care company Grain de Pastel and skin care boutique Oh My Cream! have set up shop or announced upcoming plans for the region.

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