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Farfetch 'to exit beauty business'
Rumours that Farfetch will exit its beauty business appear to be correct with reports that it will be shut down as soon as 31 August.
Beauty

CVC plans IPO of German cosmetics retailer Douglas - sources
CVC Capital Partners is exploring a potential stock market listing of German perfume and cosmetics retailer Douglas, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Beauty

L’Occitane owner in advanced talks to take it private - sources
L'Occitane International's controlling shareholder is in advanced talks on a potential deal to take the skincare company private ahead of a possible European listing, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Beauty

Harvey Nichols losses narrow as sales bounce back
Harvey Nichols has published its results for the year to April 2022 with the company remaining loss-making, but its overall performance clearly improving.
Luxury

Hairstory rejigs executive suite
U.S. clean hair care brand Hairstory has announced the appointment of several new leadership hires, including chief executive officer, chief marketing officer, vice president of sales, and design director.
Beauty

Dunnes, Superdrug sign up for Dundrum Town Centre
Ireland’s increasingly popular Dundrum Town Centre on the outskirts of Dublin has two important new residents. The centre has signed leading Irish retailer Dunnes Stores and health & beauty retailer Superdrug.
Fashion

Boohoo adds to Revolution Beauty stake
Boohoo Group has increased its stake in Revolution Beauty after settling a dispute with the firm that saw a number of Boohoo nominees joining the leadership team.
Beauty

Unilever beauty ops make progress in H1, prestige is strong
Unilever's first half results on Tuesday, showed some areas performing better than others but overall progress, with the group reporting underlying sales growth of 9.1%. Meanwhile turnover rose 2.7% to €30.4bn.
Beauty

Harvey Nichols boss says France wins in race for global shoppers, also lures shoppers from UK
Harvey Nichols' CEO is the latest exec to weigh in on the VAT-free shopping debate in the UK. She has highlighted how France has deftly attracted international shoppers and is attracting British shoppers too.
Fashion

More trouble for Revolution Beauty with FCA probe, Bill Currie takes stake
Revolution Beauty can’t seem to catch a break. In a brief stock exchange filing, the under-pressure beauty specialist said that the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has notified the firm that it has begun a probe.
Beauty

Selfridges is pretty in pink as Barbie goes shopping
One of London’s major retail destinations has turned decidedly pink, and it’s all down to the release of the Barbie movie today (21 July).
Fashion

Brand Architekts reports rising sales, settlement of spat over Mr Haircare
In a trading update, Beauty business Brand Architekts Group said Thursday that the 52 weeks to 30 June (FY23) saw sales surging, although this was largely due to an acquisition.
Beauty

Cosmoprof North America clocks 20% increase in attendance
Cosmoprof North America announced on Tuesday an "exceptional" 20th anniversary edition at the Las Vegas Convention Center from July 11–13, registering 20% growth in show attendance over last year.
Beauty

Kendall Jenner is new L'Oréal Paris global ambassador
L'Oréal Paris has added American model Kendall Jenner to its prestigious list of ambassadors.
Beauty

Revolution Beauty confirms spat settlement, Boohoo scores big board changes
Revolution Beauty announced a settlement with major shareholder Boohoo Group on Tuesday and it looks like the latter has achieved many of its aims, but not all of them.
Beauty

Coty to sell portion of Wella stake
Coty Inc. announced on Tuesday it has agreed to sell a portion of its haircare brand Wella stake to investment firm, IGF Wealth Management.
Beauty