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Sephora breaks out of England with debut Welsh store

The LVMH-owned retailer re-entered the UK market in 2022 and has rapidly expanded with several stores nationwide, including sites in Northern England and Kent

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From age ratings to skin care A to Zs: What’s the legacy of Sephora Kids one year on?

Brands, retailers and parents are getting a grasp on their responsibilities when it comes to getting the right products in Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s hands
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Update: Dior hit by customer data breach in China amid hacking wave

Dior has warned customers to beware of scam communications after the incident, which follows attacks on UK retailers

Harry Styles’ Pleasing expands fragrance empire with new launch and pop-up

The singer’s lifestyle brand is hosting UK-based pop-up The Pleasing Express, presented by Space NK, to celebrate its fifth fragrance launch Happy Accident

Kohl’s CEO fired over violation of company policies

Ashley Buchanan is said to have engaged in vendor transactions that involved ‘undisclosed conflicts of interest’ with the American department store chain
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Sephora’s ‘quiet hours’ set to inspire, but are only a first step in better shopping inclusivity

As the LVMH-owned retailer trials its debut quiet hours scheme to create a more peaceful shopping experience, does the initiative go far enough in supporting neurodiverse customers?

Space NK temporarily suspends US orders amid Trump’s tariff headache

The pause in shopping follows US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ taxes in April 2025, which has sent global markets into turmoil

Huda Beauty opens first India pop-up, marking a ‘new chapter’ for the brand

The cosmetics line by Huda Kattan has launched a New Delhi-based activation to promote its Easy Bake franchise extension

Chanel closes US beauty concept store amid luxury slowdown

Atelier Beauté in New York City has shuttered after six years as the French luxury giant streamlines operations

Meet the winners: Pure Beauty Global Awards 2025

Pure Beauty’s leading international awards ceremony showcased the best in the business, with winners including e.l.f. Beauty, Glow Recipe and Sol de Janeiro

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Harrods builds on pop-up success with return of ‘bigger’ H Beauty on Tour

The UK luxury retailer’s H Beauty on Tour pop-up is back this May, with a circus-themed beauty playground after being ‘incredibly well received’ last year

Rapper Drake launches first eau de parfum Summer Mink

The amber woody scent is the latest addition to the Canadian artist’s high-end brand Better World Fragrance House, which comprises candles and perfume oils
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Lush fights for trans rights and visibility with new campaign

The UK beauty retailer’s campaign is focused on creating a more ‘positive vision’ of the world for trans individuals and raising money to support the community

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

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

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

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