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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.
Beauty
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.
Beauty
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.
Fashion
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. 
Beauty
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.
Fashion
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.
Beauty
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.
Beauty
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.
Beauty
Kiehl's Since 1851 launches on Amazon Premium Beauty

Kiehl's Since 1851 launches on Amazon Premium Beauty

Skincare brand Kiehl's Since 1851 is expanding its reach with its debut on Amazon Premium Beauty with a dedicated storefront.
Beauty
Energie Fruit keen to become clean beauty benchmark in mass-market retail

Energie Fruit keen to become clean beauty benchmark in mass-market retail

Independent French cosmetics brand Energie Fruit is relying on an innovative range of hair and bodycare products to carve out a space for itself on the shelves of mass-market retailers, monopolised by top beauty brands.
Beauty
E.L.F Beauty annual sales surpass $1 billion

E.L.F Beauty annual sales surpass $1 billion

E.L.F Beauty said on Wednesday annual sales surged 77 percent to $1.02 billion, marking the strongest year of revenue growth ever at the U.S. beauty retailer.
Beauty
News analysis: M&S profits surge, so is its turnaround now complete?

News analysis: M&S profits surge, so is its turnaround now complete?

M&S almost declared its turnaround ‘job done’ as it delivered its annual results. It didn’t quite use those words, but it may as well have done with some spectacular figures for the 52 weeks to the end of March.
Fashion
Ipsy names new marketing chief

Ipsy names new marketing chief

Beauty subscription service Ispy announced on Tuesday the appointment of Francine Li to the role of chief marketing officer.
Beauty
Is Shein lining up Sajid Javid for key role after London listing?

Is Shein lining up Sajid Javid for key role after London listing?

​Not long after The Very Group named ex-government minister Nadhim Zahawi as its Chairman, now it seems that Shein might be talking to another former minister about a role as it prepares for a blockbuster London IPO.
Fashion
Dior taps Charlize Theron as skincare and jewelry ambassador

Dior taps Charlize Theron as skincare and jewelry ambassador

Dior has named actress and philanthropist Charlize Theron as the new face of its skincare and jewelry lines.
Luxury
As CVA plan falters, The Body Shop will go to auction

As CVA plan falters, The Body Shop will go to auction

​The administrators of stricken beauty products chain The Body Shop are to auction the business after their hope for a CVA proved a non-starter.
Beauty