Aesthetics
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Gen Z consumers view beauty as means to self-expression, self-care: Gen Z Planet report
There’s a dramatic shift in the beauty industry and Gen Z is leading the way, according to a new report by Gen Z Planet, a research and advisory firm.
Beauty
Superdrug announces raft of store openings this year
Big expansion plans for Superdrug this year. The UK health & beauty retailer is investing in 25 new stores, expanding its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint while creating over 570 jobs nationwide.
Beauty
THG revenue and profit affected by focus on holding down prices
Just a day after headlines about a surging share price linked to a bid approach for the company, THG was back in the news on Tuesday as it released a trading update and its full-year preliminary results.
Fashion
Missha names Elizabeth Olsen as its global ambassador
In this role, Olsen will be the face of its new 'Beauty is Reality' campaign, which captures daily life and presents the idea that beauty should be affordable and accessible.
Beauty
THG's share price surges after Apollo bid approach
Shares in under-pressure UK online beauty e-tailer and e-commerce services provider THG leapt 40% at one point on Monday on news of an early-stage takeover approach from US private equity firm Apollo Global Management.
Fashion
How Nuxe built a natural cosmetics empire in thirty years
In 30 years, French natural cosmetics brand Nuxe has established itself as a player in the highly competitive beauty landscape. Its founder Aliza Jabès has talked to FashionNetwork.com about her journey.
Beauty
Hammerson's Cabot Circus to see new fashion and beauty openings this spring
Hammerson is to open a raft of new retailers at its Cabot Circus mall, Bristol. As part of the property giant’s vision “to create a new beauty quarter and strengthen the fashion offering”, six brands will open in SS23.
Fashion
Hou Juncheng on building Proya, China’s response to L’Oréal
Hou Juncheng has a dream, and it ain’t modest. He wants to own the biggest cosmetics company in China – and he’s already off to an extremely fast start. Over dinner in Paris, he reveals his next moves.
Beauty
Space NK to open at Liverpool One at same time as Sweaty Betty
Space NK is continuing its UK expansion programme and is to make its debut at one of the country’s most successful malls, the Grosvenor-operated Liverpool One.
Beauty
Deinfluencing, or the art of negative reviews
Welcome to the art of deinfluencing, one of the latest trends on TikTok, in which influencers tell you what not to buy. As of early April, the hashtag had more than 430 million views on the video-sharing app.
Beauty
India's 'brown beauty' make-up influencers go global
Under the glow of a ring light in the spare bedroom of a Mumbai high-rise apartment, Indian make-up maven Debasree Banerjee has found fans across the world with a simple philosophy: brown is beautiful.
Beauty
Monat expands operations into France
Healthy aging beauty brand Monat Global announced this week a European expansion into France.
Beauty
Mathéo Dizel appointed general manager of Travel Retail Europe at LVMH Beauty
French luxury group LVMH has promoted Mathéo Dizel to general manager of Travel Retail Europe at LVMH Beauty. His responsibilities extend to the Acqua di Parma, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Loewe, Fresh and Benefit brands.
Beauty
THG Ingenuity inks Maximo Group partnership deal
Beauty e-tailer and e-commerce tech specialist THG has announced that its Ingenuity division has a big new partnership. It’s with Maximo Group, which owns sites including allbeauty.com and fragrancedirect.co.uk.
Beauty
Battersea Power Station sees 5m visitors, more brands sign up
Almost six months after opening following a spend of billions, Battersea Power Station's operator said on Tuesday that it has welcomed more than five million visitors and still has brands signing up to take space.
Fashion
H&M takes deep dive into beauty with new stores
Beauty has become the key category for retailers to dive into via specialist stores, both for existing multi-brand retailers and those previously known for their own-label offer. The latest to take a deep dive is H&M.
Beauty