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"Sephora Kids" are on the rise as tweens get seriously into skincare

"Sephora Kids" are on the rise as tweens get seriously into skincare

A growing number of kids between the ages of 10 and 14 are showing a keen interest in beauty products, and their skincare routines are sometimes comparable to those of adults.
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New Body Shop owner 'plans administration of UK chain' - report

New Body Shop owner 'plans administration of UK chain' - report

​Aurelius has only owned The Body Shop for a few weeks but it's reportedly lining up administrators for the UK retail arm of the business, which means store closures and job losses are likely.
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L'Oreal Q4 sales up 6.9% despite decline in North Asia

L'Oreal Q4 sales up 6.9% despite decline in North Asia

Cosmetics group L’Oreal reported a 6.9% rise in fourth quarter sales, slower growth than in the previous quarter, as its travel retail business continued to feel the pinch from changes in regulations of daigou resellers.
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Primark UK expansion to see new stores and extensions via £100m spend

Primark UK expansion to see new stores and extensions via £100m spend

​Hot on the heels of its expansion news in the US this week, Primark on Thursday announced that it will invest more than £100 million in its UK stores this year, which includes more than £75 million of new money.
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Unilever's underlying beauty growth continues, 'premiumisation' helps

Unilever's underlying beauty growth continues, 'premiumisation' helps

​Global FMCG giant Unilever has unveiled its result for FY23 and along with the figures said it’s implementing its growth action plan “at pace”. 
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Sephora rolls out new brand signature and campaign globally

Sephora rolls out new brand signature and campaign globally

​LVMH’s global prestige beauty giant Sephora announced this week that it’s adopting a single brand signature for all its 35 markets for the very first time.
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Tangle Teezer owner seeks funding or sale advice

Tangle Teezer owner seeks funding or sale advice

Haircare brand Tangle Teezer could be looking for fresh financial backers or a new owner. Brand owner Mayfair Equity Partners has hired investment banker Harris Williams to oversee a strategic review of the company.
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Body Shop to sell parts of its  Europe, Asia business, UK unaffected

Body Shop to sell parts of its Europe, Asia business, UK unaffected

The Body Shop owner Aurelius is to sell parts of the British ethical beauty retailer’s ops in Europe and Asia. 
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Avon is still very active in Russia - report

Avon is still very active in Russia - report

​Avon, the international beauty business that has been UK-headquartered since 2016, continues to recruit new sales agents and manufacture in Russia, a new report has said.
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M&S makes two key appointments to continue driving its transformation

M&S makes two key appointments to continue driving its transformation

​M&S has seen lot of transformational change in recent periods and with its turnaround strategy having met with great success, it’s not slowing down on that front.
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Schwarzkopf names Sofia Vergara as global brand ambassador

Schwarzkopf names Sofia Vergara as global brand ambassador

Schwarzkopf has announced actress Sofia Vergara as its new global brand ambassador. 
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Richemont Q3 sales rise 4%; Alaïa, Delvaux, Dunhill and Peter Millar are strong

Richemont Q3 sales rise 4%; Alaïa, Delvaux, Dunhill and Peter Millar are strong

Chloé, Alaïa and Dunhill owner Richemont has reported its results for Q3 — the all-important ‘Golden Quarter’ — with sales up by 4% on a reported basis to €5.593 billion, or 8% at constant exchange rates (CER).
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The Rocher Group appoints Emeline Ouart as director of communications and public affairs

The Rocher Group appoints Emeline Ouart as director of communications and public affairs

The Rocher group, owner of Yves Rocher and Petit Bateau, has appointed Emeline Ouart, formerly of frozen food company Picard Surgelés, as director of communications and public affairs.
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Superdrug strong Christmas confirms 'lipstick effect' and own-brand appeal

Superdrug strong Christmas confirms 'lipstick effect' and own-brand appeal

​Health and beauty chain Superdrug had a very merry Christmas with the retailer on Tuesday saying its total sales rose 9.2% during December, while like-for-like sales rose 7.1%.
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Battersea Power Station mall saw 11.2m visitors in 2023, fashion sales leap

Battersea Power Station mall saw 11.2m visitors in 2023, fashion sales leap

​Battersea Power Station appears to be justifying the tens of billions that have been spent on it, not to mention the multi-decade development project, and for Christmas 2023, the mall saw a 30% jump in visitors.
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Kérastase names Sydney Sweeney global brand ambassador

Kérastase names Sydney Sweeney global brand ambassador

Luxury haircare brand Kérastase has named actress and producer Sydney Sweeney as a global brand ambassador. 
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