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Charlotte Tilbury upsizing Covent Garden flagship with ‘world first’ Skin Spa

The beauty brand is moving to a new site in the London shopping destination – which is three times the size of its original store – due to its ‘stellar success’

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Lush accused of exploiting freelance workers during Christmas rush

Flexi work apps promoted by TikTok influencers are being alleged to lack basic employment rights
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Selfridges’ £4bn acquisition was too high, Thai co-owner admits

Central Group became the majority owner of the department store chain in November 2023

Walgreens Boots Alliance in talks to sell Boots to Sycamore Partners

In a deal that could value the chain at $10 billion, the discussions mark a potential shift for the 175-year-old brand
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The Fragrance Shop unveils record-breaking fragrance wall

The wall broke the Guinness World Record as part of celebrations for the brand’s 30 year anniversary

Natura & Co to launch franchise model in Mexico

The move is part of the Brazilian conglomerate’s 2025 expansion plan

Gisou accelerates pop-up strategy with collector’s item at new UK activation

A Crystal Edition of Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair Oil can be won at the festive pop-up as the brand continues to ramp up its reach with immersive experiences
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Clinique celebrates Black Honey’s viral success with festive pop-up

The ‘Hot Honey’ activation will promote the brand’s Black Honey Lip & Cheek Oil and Almost Lipstick after #BlackHoney accumulated more than one billion views on TikTok
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Sephora tops Traackr’s most influential beauty brands list for 2024

The influencer platform has unveiled its top 25 US beauty brands of 2024, with Rare Beauty, L’Oréal and CeraVe also ranking highly

Pure Beauty Global Awards: Entries open for 2025!

The latest edition featuring revamped criteria and new categories is calling for entries

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Space NK continues expansion with Milton Keynes store

The UK retailer’s new 1,721sqft store opens amid plans to open more locations in Bluewater and elsewhere in 2025
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Black Friday’s relevance is at risk. Are these beauty alternatives any better?

The popularity of Black Friday appears to be waning. But are the alternatives able to go up against the monolithic annual marketing event?
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Skin + Me is breaking all the rules with its high street debut

The dermatologist-prescribed skin care brand’s CEO provides an insight into the challenges of bringing its hyper-personalised service to store shelves

Djerf Avenue to open first UK pop-up to mark five-year anniversary

The Swedish fashion and beauty brand’s ten-day London pop-up follows successful activations in New York and Stockholm

Harry Styles’ Pleasing opens Christmas pop-ups to accelerate growth

The singer’s beauty and lifestyle brand has unveiled two US-based festive pop-ups after the performative success of its previous experience-led activations
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Dr Sam Bunting doesn’t “chase trends” – here’s why

The dermatologist and Dr Sam’s founder talks launching in Sephora and future plans for global expansion
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90s fragrance revival to help TikTok deliver ‘record-breaking Christmas sales’

Black Friday is predicted to deliver triple-digit growth on the platform, thanks in part to demand for nineties fragrances and viral make-up items

The Body Shop appoints CMO and CFO to drive growth post-acquisition

Penny Brook and Sally Dowling have joined the British beauty retailer’s executive leadership team, with the aim to bring the company back to its former glory

Sephora’s ambitious plan to open 20 UK stores by 2027

The LVMH-owned retailer’s Global President and CEO, Guillaume Motte, wants to ramp up Sephora’s UK expansion plans to challenge established players

UK to scrap £200 shoplifting threshold in retail crime crackdown

The government confirmed the threshold removal at a retail crime summit this week in a bid to reverse the UK’s ‘shameful neglect’ of shoplifting

Viral make-up brand P.Louise to open Christmas event after stellar sales

The TikTok Shop best-selling brand is hosting a month-long wonderland to elevate its presence after achieving 125% year-on-year growth
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Beauty can cash-in on China’s Single’s Day even in the livestreaming era

Davy Huang, Business Development Director at Azoya, reveals how brands can capture the attention of bargain-hunting Gen Z during the longest ever Single’s Day

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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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