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Boots announces ex-Asda COO Anthony Hemmerdinger as new MD
The UK’s Boots chain has a new managing director with owner Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) on Thursday saying Anthony Hemmerdinger takes over as MD of Boots UK and Ireland, effective 4 November.
Beauty

Battersea Power Station performance accelerates, fashion has strong summer
Battersea Power Station has been an undeniable success since its opening almost two years ago and on Thursday we were told that the mall and the general neighbourhood have just enjoyed their “strongest summer yet”.
Fashion

John Lewis Partnership losses shrink, but department stores still face challenges
John Lewis released its half-year results Thursday and said its “transformation is on track” with a “marked improvement” in H1 and the retailer set to "deliver significantly higher profits for the full year”.
Fashion

RéVive Skincare partners with Perfect Corp
This first-of-its-kind collaboration leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to create interactive, before-and-after visuals based on data from RéVive's extensive clinical trials.
Beauty

Cara Delevingne is new L'Oréal brand ambassador
Market-leading global beauty brand L’Oréal Paris has named British supermodel-turned-actress-turned-activist Cara Delevingne as its latest ambassador.
Beauty

Dubai-based Huda Beauty weighs sale of fragrance division
Dubai-based cosmetics firm Huda Beauty is considering selling all or part of its fast-growing perfume division, according to people familiar with the matter.
Beauty

L'Occitane unveils redesigned Manhattan boutique
L’Occitane en Provence has unveiled a redesigned boutique on Manhattan's Upper West Side, introducing an elevated store design and concept.
Beauty

Aurea completes deal to buy Body Shop, UK stores to stay open
It’s official, the remaining 100 or so Body Shop stores in the UK will stay open after Mike Jatania’s Aurea consortium completed a deal to buy the business out of administration at the weekend.
Beauty

Beauty company Puig's half-year profit drops 26% following IPO
Fashion and fragrance company Puig posted on Friday a 26% fall in first-half net profit, mostly impacted by the costs of its initial public offering and some recent acquisition deals.
Beauty

E.l.f Beauty expands global reach amid international demand
E.l.f Beauty is set to scale its global presence, due to growing consumer demand and international sales growth.
Beauty

BFC's City Wide Celebration moves beyond London to Manchester, Newcastle
The British Fashion Council’s City Wide Celebration (CWC) will feature over a thousand events this month as it marks the 40th anniversary of London Fashion Week.
Fashion

USA’s prestige beauty market grows 8% in H1
Sales of prestige beauty products were worth $15.3 billion in H1 in the USA, the world's largest cosmetics market, an 8% increase driven notably by the fragrance category.
Beauty

Evolvetogether expands retail presence with debut in Bluemercury
Personal care brand Evolvetogether announced on Friday its retail debut with luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury.
Beauty

Bath & Body Works cuts annual sales forecast on tepid demand
Bath & Body Works cut its annual sales forecast on Wednesday, a sign of weaker demand for its pricey products such as fragrances and scented candles in the face of still-high inflation.
Beauty

Victoria Beckham sales rise, losses narrow as both fashion and beauty strengthen
Victoria Beckham Ltd, the fashion and beauty business founded by the pop star-entrepreneur, has released its 2023 results and highlighted rising sales and lower losses with the firm close to operating profitability.
Fashion

M&S changes direction with clothing-only store trial
The big retail story at M&S of late has been about it shutting stores that carry clothing and opening food-only spaces. But now, there's a potential change of strategy. It's to test a shop selling fashion and not food.
Fashion