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UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report
The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole.
Fashion
Cohere Beauty names new SVP, business development
Cohere Beauty announced on Thursday the appointment of Tara Chacho to the role of senior vice president, business development.
Beauty
Ulta Beauty's annual profit forecast misses estimates as costs climb
Ulta Beauty on Thursday forecast full-year profit below Wall Street estimates after elevated supply chain costs and increased promotions hurt margins, sending its shares down 4.5% in extended trading.
Beauty
John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise
John Lewis is one of the most closely watched retail giants in the UK at the moment, mainly because of its many problems in recent years. But at least its annual results managed to show it returning to profit.
Fashion
Procter & Gamble head of skin and personal care retires
Procter & Gamble head of skin and personal care Markus Strobel has retired from his role at the U.S. consumer goods giant, effective August 1.
Beauty
Celine unveils the contours of its first make-up line
Following the launch of its haute parfumerie collection in 2019, luxury house Celine will be delving into the world of make-up from next autumn.
Beauty
Interactive experiences a must for in-store beauty buys - survey
Just how important is it for consumers to have in-store support to get a beauty purchase right? New research says it’s key for just about everyone, but are brands/retailers providing the right back-up to get them there?
Beauty
Shiseido names Alberto Noé president and CEO of EMEA region
On March 1, Alberto Noé assumed the role of president and CEO of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region for Japanese cosmetics group Shiseido, succeeding Franck Marilly.
Beauty
HMV rescuer mulls Body Shop bid, beauty chain shuts American ops
One of the UK high street’s most prominent rescuers is reportedly mulling a bid for The Body Shop, while the company has shut its US stores and is liquidating some Canadian outlets.
Beauty
Silas Capital raises $150 million in latest funding round
Venture capital firm Silas Capital, which invests in next-generation consumer brands, announced on Tuesday the close of its newest consumer growth fund, Silas Capital Partners II, reaching its hard cap of $150 million.
Fashion
Clinical Skin acquires Glytone
U.S. skincare brand Clinical Skin announced on Monday the acquisition of skincare brand Glytone from French pharmaceutical and cosmetics company, Pierre Fabre Laboratories.
Beauty
SkinCeuticals names Sofia Richie Grainge new brand ambassador
SkinCeuticals announced on Thursday the appointment of Sofia Richie Grainge to the role of brand ambassador for the science-based skincare brand.
Beauty
Shiseido unveils plan for 1,500 voluntary departures in Japan
Shiseido unveiled on Thursday a comprehensive transformation initiative for its Japanese operations, earmarking 1,500 voluntary departures this year, accounting for nearly 4% of its global workforce.
Beauty
E.L.F. Beauty opens first European office in London
Located at 2 Upper Street in Angel, Islington, the newly inaugurated office spans 10,000 square feet and has been designed to foster collaboration and connectivity among team members.
Beauty
Helena Rubinstein names Michelle Yeoh as brand ambassador
Beauty brand Helena Rubinstein announced on Monday Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh as its newest brand ambassador.
Beauty
Stephan Bezy of YSL Beauty says Dua Lipa embodies “resolutely contemporary femininity”
Stephan Bezy, the international general manager of Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, has spoken to FashionNetwork.com about the launch of the new make-up ad campaign by the L'Oréal-produced brand, fronted by Dua Lipa.
Beauty