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Notino named Europe’s top cross-border beauty player

21-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Cross-Border Commerce Europe has just released its 'Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe' report, which ranks the top online fashion and beauty retailers and marketplaces across the EU, UK, Switzerland and Norway.

“In the US, our focus is on the professional market.” Behind Nicky Clarke's upcoming launch into the States

26-Jul-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to UK hair brand Nicky Clarke about its upcoming US launch and discover why it has switched its strategy for this market.

Beauty industry ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Queen Elizabeth II

09-Sep-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty brands and associations have expressed widespread sympathies following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, paying tributes to her decades of public service.

Next-gen methods can 'transform' chemical risk assessment: Experts

24-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

There are strong opportunities to widen use of new approach methodologies (NAMs) for chemical risk assessments on worker safety and environmental impact of cosmetics, though regulatory acceptance will require a collaborative industry-research push, say...

Global ambitions: Forest Essential sets its sights on US, SEA and Middle East after UK launch

17-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

India’s Forest Essentials believes its launch with UK beauty e-tailer lookfantastic will help it to boost its international appeal as prepares to expand its footprint to the Middle East, South East Asia and the US in the next few years.

Yooma Wellness acquires Vitality CBD – CEO predicts strong beauty growth

23-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Canadian firm Yooma Wellness has acquired UK cannabidiol specialist Vitality CBD in a deal set to deepen presence in Europe and beauty – a segment brimming with growth potential, its CEO says.

Self-tanning and luxury baths key UK self-care priorities during COVID-19, finds The Body Shop

19-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

UK consumers have spent more money on self-tanning products and more time taking baths during COVID-19 lockdown despite a multi-million cutback in overall beauty spend, finds The Body Shop.

Elemis a ‘strong growth driver’ for L’Occitane in first half of FY2020

26-Nov-2019 By Kacey Culliney

L’Occitane’s acquisition of Elemis in January has contributed to strong growth across the group for the first half of FY2020, with overall net sales up 22.1% and extremely fast growth in the UK.

Women’s fragrances soar whilst the ball struggles to roll for deodorants

15-Sep-2011 By Pooja Kondhia

Within the UK, the women’s fragrance sector has experienced significant year on year growth over a ten year period whereas the deodorant and body spray sector has been almost stagnant, according to research analyst Mintel.

Regis announces share sale and big drop in Q4 results

07-Jul-2009 By Simon Pitman

The world’s leading salon hair care provider has announced a major public share offering on the same day that it announces disappointing Q4 sales.

Cosmetics industry hides nanotechnology from consumers, according to report

05-Nov-2008 By Guy Montague-Jones

Beauty companies are leaving consumers in the dark by not coming clean about nanotechnology, according to a recent Which? report.

Safic-Alcan UK updates range to target exotic trend

18-Mar-2008 By Guy Montague-Jones

Safic-Alcan UK has responded to increasing demand for exotic
sounding ingredients with a new range of butters and floral waters.

Older women prove increasingly important for cosmetic market

12-Jan-2006 By Simon Pitman

Although younger women remain the main target for cosmetic
companies, the latest report on the UK colour cosmetics and make-up
market highlights the growing importance of older women.

Hair habits - watching the market

17-Jul-2003

A new report from market analyst Datamonitor reveals the average
Norwegian spends more on haircare products than anyone in Europe.
Consumers in Norway spend €50, almost twice the amount as the UK
consumer at €27.