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THG is new British Beauty Council patron, opens with sun protection initiative

THG is new British Beauty Council patron, opens with sun protection initiative

Digital consumer brands group and beauty goods manufacturer THG has partnered with the British Beauty Council. The aim is to activate initiatives to impact positive change across the beauty industry.
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Is Body Shop sale imminent as Aurelius backs off?

Is Body Shop sale imminent as Aurelius backs off?

The sale of The Body Shop could be close with strong interest shown in the business but Aurelius reportedly now unlikely to buy it out of administration.
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Kylie Cosmetics to debut at Ulta Beauty at Target

Kylie Cosmetics to debut at Ulta Beauty at Target

Kylie Cosmetics, the international beauty brand founded by Kylie Jenner, is set to launch at Ulta Beauty at Target on June 9.
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Harrods dives into first ESG report, makes progress but lots still to do

Harrods dives into first ESG report, makes progress but lots still to do

​Harrods has released its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, “marking a milestone” in its sustainability journey.
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The Body Shop France: two partial takeover bids submitted

The Body Shop France: two partial takeover bids submitted

Placed in receivership, The Body Shop France is attracting interest from two bidders, Horizon Pharma and Berger International, who have submitted partial takeover bids. 
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Julia Sarr-Jamois opens creative agency

Julia Sarr-Jamois opens creative agency

​Julia Sarr-Jamois — the style-focused editor and street style favourite — has co-founded a new agency for creatives called Best Represents, working along with agent and producer Rhia Nottingham.
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Estée Lauder Group completes acquisition of Deciem

Estée Lauder Group completes acquisition of Deciem

Estée Lauder has finalised the acquisition of the Canadian group Deciem Beauty Group, which includes the cosmetics brand The Ordinary.
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Ulta Beauty sales climb 3.5% in Q1, drops annual outlook

Ulta Beauty sales climb 3.5% in Q1, drops annual outlook

Ulta Beauty announced on Thursday strong first-quarter revenue, thanks to increased comparable sales and the opening of new stores, but dropped its outlook for fiscal 2024.
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Pleasing opens Selfridges pop-up with RTW launch

Pleasing opens Selfridges pop-up with RTW launch

​Harry Styles’ Pleasing brand continues to grow and is just now launching its first summer ready-to-wear collection. it's available at its new Selfridges space and globally via Pleasing’s own webstore.
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Maybelline New York appoints Peggy Gou as new ambassador

Maybelline New York appoints Peggy Gou as new ambassador

Maybelline New York announced on Wednesday the appointment of electronic music star Peggy Gou as its newest global ambassador.
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Visit to Packaging Lab, where L’Oréal designs the next generation of cosmetics containers

Visit to Packaging Lab, where L’Oréal designs the next generation of cosmetics containers

L’Oréal has welcomed FashionNetwork.com at its Packaging Lab in Clichy, near Paris, where engineers, materials science experts and designers develop containers and packaging for the beauty group’s brands.
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Beauty sector scores low on sustainability in CleanHub report

Beauty sector scores low on sustainability in CleanHub report

The global beauty industry’s poor performance on the eco front is being highlighted by a new report from plastic pollution prevention specialist CleanHub.
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Selfridges completes transformational beauty hall renovation, opens The Beauty Spot

Selfridges completes transformational beauty hall renovation, opens The Beauty Spot

​Selfridges has unveiled its fully revamped beauty hall in its London flagship on Oxford Street after a multimillion pound investment that has taken a year to complete.
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Next and M&S among those interested in Body Shop buy

Next and M&S among those interested in Body Shop buy

​Serial acquirer Next and retail giant M&S are both interested in taking on The Body Shop following the cancellation of its CVA plan.
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Don't Call Me Jennyfer introduces Korean beauty products in its stores

Don't Call Me Jennyfer introduces Korean beauty products in its stores

The teenage fashion retailer, currently undergoing a Franco-Chinese acquisition project, has decided to expand its offering by introducing cosmetics from seven Korean brands in 50 of its stores.
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L'Occitane Group chooses Evelyne Ly-Wainer, formerly at Shiseido, to head up its global travel retail business

L'Occitane Group chooses Evelyne Ly-Wainer, formerly at Shiseido, to head up its global travel retail business

Cosmetics group L'Occitane, owner of L'Occitane en Provence, Melvita, Sol de Janeiro and more has appointed Evelyne Ly-Wainer Managing Director of global travel retail.
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