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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?
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 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
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 — 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 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
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
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
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
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 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?
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
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?
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 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
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