Aesthetics
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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
New John Lewis strategy will "laser-focus" on retail says CEO, profits return expected
John Lewis Partnership is predicted to announce a return to profit later this week, while it has also emerged that its CEO has said the firm will in future be “laser-focused” on retail.
Fashion
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
Boots appoints ex-Asda strategy chief to head transformation plan
With cost-cutting and restructuring now major priorities, UK health & beauty giant Boots has named former Asda chief strategist Preyash Thakrar as its own director of strategy and transformation, effective immediately.
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
More Body Shop closures soon, but over half the chain to be saved
The administrator for The Body Shop, has released a full list of the stores to close and said that after the first seven that were shut, a further 75 stores will now close over four-to-six weeks, with 489 jobs lost.
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
Next eyes some Body Shop assets - report
Acquisitive UK retail giant Next is reportedly interested in acquiring certain assets of The Body Shop following its new owner putting it into administration after finding the business in a worse shape than it believed.
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