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THG results show beauty surge, but Ingenuity's internal revenue drops

THG results show beauty surge, but Ingenuity's internal revenue drops

THG’s Q1 saw sales growth accelerating from 1.1% at the end of last year to 4.5% this time. And it said it saw a “standout performance” in THG Beauty, with an 11.1% rise at constant currency, compared to just 2.6% in Q4.
Fashion
Central's search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers

Central's search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers

​Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa.
Fashion
Bank ending Body Shop lending facilities was key to administration decision - report

Bank ending Body Shop lending facilities was key to administration decision - report

A cut in funding and a failure to find fresh financial backing were pivotal events leading to The Body Shop’s failure in February.
Beauty
P&G lifts annual profit forecast on strong US consumer demand, easing costs

P&G lifts annual profit forecast on strong US consumer demand, easing costs

Procter & Gamble raised its annual profit forecast on lower commodity costs and as consumers, particularly in the United States and Europe, kept buying its pricey Tide detergent and Dawn dish soap.
Beauty
Cosmoprof North America returns to Las Vegas for 21st edition

Cosmoprof North America returns to Las Vegas for 21st edition

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has announced its return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. 
Beauty
Beiersdorf raises its sales forecast for 2024 after a good first quarter

Beiersdorf raises its sales forecast for 2024 after a good first quarter

Beiersdorf raised its sales forecast for 2024 on Tuesday, buoyed by strong first-quarter sales of its flagship Nivea brand in all regions.
Beauty
Harvey Nichols names Alexander McQueen exec Goddard as its new CEO

Harvey Nichols names Alexander McQueen exec Goddard as its new CEO

​Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for better times ahead with the announcement of a new CEO from one of luxury's major labels.
Fashion
King's Road adds another beauty name with Margaret Dabbs arrival

King's Road adds another beauty name with Margaret Dabbs arrival

Beauty and wellness brand Margaret Dabbs London has selected the King’s Road to open its newest clinic in the capital, marking its seventh there and 14th internationally.
Beauty
Body Shop targets tax bill deal to funnel more cash to creditors

Body Shop targets tax bill deal to funnel more cash to creditors

The Body Shop putting together a plan to cut its tax bill once it’s profitable in order to provide more cash for its creditors, a report has claimed.
Beauty
The Honest Company's Jessica Alba departs from chief creative officer role

The Honest Company's Jessica Alba departs from chief creative officer role

The Honest Company's co-founder Jessica Alba has stepped down from her role as chief creative officer, to take on "new projects and passions."
Beauty
Neutrogena is closing Los Angeles office, laying off workers

Neutrogena is closing Los Angeles office, laying off workers

Neutrogena is permanently closing its Los Angeles office as parent Kenvue Inc. consolidates operations to New Jersey.
Beauty
Superdrug and Perfume Shop owner AS Watson gets new CEO

Superdrug and Perfume Shop owner AS Watson gets new CEO

Hong Kong-based AS Watson has promoted Malina Ngai to the role of group chief executive, effective from the start of next month.
Beauty
L'Occitane owner plans second try to take company private, sources say

L'Occitane owner plans second try to take company private, sources say

The chairman and controlling shareholder of skincare company L'Occitane International is planning again to take the company private, just a few months after he shelved a buyout attempt, two sources said on Tuesday.
Beauty
Sephora UK rollout to continue with two Newcastle stores

Sephora UK rollout to continue with two Newcastle stores

Premium beauty giant Sephora is ramping up its store opening activity in the UK market with its arrival in Newcastle this autumn.
Beauty
Charlotte Tilbury's owners bet we haven't reached peak beauty

Charlotte Tilbury's owners bet we haven't reached peak beauty

Puig Brands SA is betting on the Fragrance Index for its multibillion-euro initial public offering. 
Beauty
Warpaint London's strong performance continues

Warpaint London's strong performance continues

​Warpaint London, the stock exchange-listed beauty specialist, delivered a short update on Tuesday and said that strong trading had continued in Q1.
Beauty