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Lush unveils Hello Kitty range as it builds on brand collaboration success

The limited edition Hello Kitty & Friends collection, in collaboration with Sanrio, was created due to consumer demand, according to the UK cosmetics retailer

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TikTok launches SME Council to ‘turbocharge’ growth of hair and beauty brands

The social media platform’s new group aims to get small fast-growing businesses on the government’s agenda
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Gen Z spend record amount on beauty, with e.l.f. Beauty and Sephora named top brands

Young shoppers are buying beauty products more than ever despite a negative outlook for the economy, found bank Piper Sandler’s latest report

Boots’ sales soar 1.6% driven by a boom in online purchases

The UK health and beauty retailer’s online revenue grew by 20% in the three month period ending February 2025

Creed reopens London flagship after lavish refurbishment

A private suite has been added to the Regent Street boutique, where guests can explore the ingredients within the Kering Beauté-owned brand’s fragrances

Lush retail boss urges UK government to prioritise high street retail in open letter

Retail must be placed ‘at the heart’ of economic policy if it is to survive, the beauty brand’s Head of UK&I Retail said in a letter to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Beyoncé’s Cécred launches nationwide in Ulta Beauty’s largest-ever hair care partnership

The singer's hair care brand has landed in more than 1,400 Ulta Beauty stores and online, marking the retailer’s largest-ever hair care rollout
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Elemis builds on Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm’s success with new activation

The Elemis Cleansing Café, which opens in London, UK, this week promises to bring the bestselling product to life via a community experience
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Gisou ramps up investment in ‘immersive’ pop-ups with new UK activation

The month-long Honey Gloss activation at luxury department store Harrods aims to replicate the success and engagement of the brand’s UK holiday pop-up

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2025: Finalists announced

The highly anticipated reveal for the finalists of the 2025 Pure Beauty Global Awards has officially been published in the April edition of <em>Pure Beauty</em> magazine

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YSL Beauty hosts pop-up to celebrate ‘playful expansion’ to hero franchise Loveshine

YSL Beauty Love Game in Miami, US, showcases new YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss range in a gamified space as part of the brand’s broader ‘new chapter’
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TikTok Shop launches into France, Germany and Italy to accelerate European expansion

The UK's fastest growing online sales platform has now entered France, Germany and Italy’s markets, with make-up giant essence launching on TikTok Shop Germany
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The Inkey List launches into Space NK to ‘engage more beauty enthusiasts’

The partnership will aid the skin care brand’s growth plans and sees it exclusively launch new product Exosome Hydro-Glow Complex at the premium retailer

Shiseido merges travel retail and China operations to better respond to ‘volatile market conditions’

The restructuring is part of the Japanese beauty group’s larger transformation plan, which aims to streamline decision-making and boost profitability

K18 Hair unveils Harrods pop-up to celebrate AstroLift launch

The biotech-powered hair care brand brings its latest volumising innovation to the luxury London department store

Hourglass’ new global flagship lands in New York

The new Manhattan-based store is inspired by the decor of luxury apartments, and features artist stations where consumers can receive advice and try on products

Printemps opens first US department store in New York

It is the second international location for the French luxury department store

Space NK continues UK brick-and-mortar expansion with Birmingham venue

The Bullring-based flagship, scheduled to open this summer, will be Space NK’s largest store outside of London
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Glossier launches collectible beauty passport to boost loyalty and store footfall

Glossier Passport Book encourages shoppers to visit all the brand’s US and UK stores to collect exclusive stickers and memorabilia, ushering in a new era of beauty merchandise

Harvey Nichols to close only standalone beauty store

The luxury department store chain is not renewing the lease on the UK shopping centre location

Superdrug marks 2025 ambitions with 25 new store openings

The beauty retailer also plans to refurbish 65 stores this year while also expanding multiple stores including sites in Luton and Dundee

Fenwick brings in restructuring experts amid struggles

The luxury department store chain has reported losses for several years and sold off its iconic flagship London location

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Justmylook Celebrates 10th Anniversary with a Night of Beauty and Celebration

Leading online beauty retailer Justmylook marked its 10th anniversary last Thursday with a glamorous evening celebrating a decade of success

Justmylook unveils Christmas gift guide featuring 90+ beauty finds

In anticipation of the festive season, Justmylook is delighted to announce the launch of it’s Christmas Gift Guide, a carefully curated collection featuring over 90...

GXO unlocks growth for luxury retailer beauty pie

GXO has distributed almost 4 million makeup and skin care products to Beauty Pie customers across the UK

Latest regulations for listing your cosmetics products on Amazon France

Selling cosmetics on Amazon France offers access to a massive market, but it comes with strict regulations designed to ensure consumer safety and product transparency

Yardley London Christmas Gift Guide 2024

Gifts to cherish and delight, all for £12 or under!

Skin Match Technology helps beauty retailers stay in line with the latest ingredient updates from the EU

On March 14, 2024, the European Union revised the list of prohibited substances (Appendix II) and restricted substances (Appendix III) for cosmetics in the EU Cosmetics...

68% of consumers seek clean beauty information and Skin Match Technology’s Beautytech helps with that

As consumer interest in clean beauty surges, brands are facing increasing pressure to meet the demand for transparency and sustainability. A recent report by The NPD Group...

Introducing the innovators at the 2024 Beauty Leaders Summit

Discover the future of beauty with insights from industry trailblazers

Justmylook launches first ever beauty advent calendar

32 premium beauty products worth over £300 for only £74.99

Selling cosmetics on Amazon: Everything you need to know!

Entering the world of e-commerce by selling cosmetics on Amazon can considerably boost your business. However, there are a number of essential strategies you need to put...

LOOkX will be available in the USA!

Did you know that an average of 17,000 skins are treated with LOOkX every day?

Nishane opens exclusive boutique at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum

Nishane, the acclaimed niche perfume house, announces the opening of its latest boutique in the prestigious Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum

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