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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
Shiseido unveils plan for 1,500 voluntary departures in Japan
Shiseido unveiled on Thursday a comprehensive transformation initiative for its Japanese operations, earmarking 1,500 voluntary departures this year, accounting for nearly 4% of its global workforce.
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
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
Etro signs long-term beauty deal with global giant Coty
Beauty behemoth Coty has announced the signing of a new agreement with luxury label Etro, “to produce and distribute its signature fragrance lines and home scent collections beyond 2040”.
Luxury
The Body Shop: A troubling scenario unfolding in France
After The Body Shop filed for bankruptcy in the UK on February 13, the plight of the British cosmetics chain in France, where it sustains a workforce of 260, remains highly uncertain.
Beauty
Aurelius MD who led Body Shop deal has left the business
Within three months of buying The Body Shop and recently overseeing the administration of the beauty brand’s UK stores, Aurelius managing director Peter Wood has left the German private equity buyout specialist.
Beauty
Chanel to open Edinburgh beauty pop-up next month
Chanel has announced the opening next month of a temporary beauty boutique in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital that the label’s founder “adored”.
Luxury
Rituals records 22% revenue rise in 2023
Revenue for Dutch beauty brand Rituals increased by 22% to €1.7 billion in 2023, driven by its performance in Europe and its augmented presence in Asia.
Beauty