Sephora, Space NK and Boots turn Westfield London into retail battleground

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 8-Mar-2023
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The battle for consumer attention and wallets has heated up following the LVMH beauty retailer's British store opening in March

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Sephora, Space NK and Boots turn Westfield London into retail battleground

Britain's largest shopping centre has become a battleground for Sephora, Boots and Space NK, with each contending for the top beauty retailer crown. 

On 7 March, Sephora celebrated its return to the UK high street after 18 years with a press and influencer party at its new Westfield London store. 

To mark the long-awaited moment, the LVMH-owned retailer made sure the

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