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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
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
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
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
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
Dove campaign tackles ‘absurdity’ of young girls adopting anti-ageing skincare regimes
Young girls are increasingly being exposed to adult skincare content, and it's creating societal pressure for them to adopt unnecessary anti-ageing skincare regimens before they've even grown up.
Beauty
Castro Group to bring Yves Rocher into the U.S. market
Castro Hoodies Group announced on Wednesday a 20-year franchise agreement to distribute French brand Yves Rocher in the United States.
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
Supergoop names Lisa Sequino as CEO
SPF-focused skincare brand Supergoop announced on Monday the appointment of Lisa Sequino as its chief executive officer.
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
Dua Lipa is new YSL Beauty make-up ambassador, starts with Loveshine launch
First YSL Beauty emptied all the contact from its Instagram account and relaunched it at the weekend. And now it has even more big news with Dua Lipa becoming its global make-up ambassador.
Beauty
YSL Beauty kicks off Instagram relaunch with temporary blackout
Anyone checking out the YSL Beauty Instagram account at the end of the week might be a bit surprised to find that there’s no content available on it.
Beauty
Taxpayers will foot bill for Body Shop redundancies
UK taxpayers will be responsible for the substantial bill to pay redundant staff from The Body Shop after the ethical beauty retailer entered administration on 13 February.
Beauty
The Body Shop to cut 40% of HQ jobs, shut half its UK stores
The Body Shop’s administrators, have confirmed the restructuring plan for the UK ops that were put into administration by new owner Aurelius last week. And while it’s a tough plan, it clearly could have been even worse.
Beauty