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THG results show beauty surge, but Ingenuity's internal revenue drops
THG’s Q1 saw sales growth accelerating from 1.1% at the end of last year to 4.5% this time. And it said it saw a “standout performance” in THG Beauty, with an 11.1% rise at constant currency, compared to just 2.6% in Q4.
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Central's search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers
Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa.
Fashion
Cosmoprof North America returns to Las Vegas for 21st edition
Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has announced its return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Beauty
Beiersdorf raises its sales forecast for 2024 after a good first quarter
Beiersdorf raised its sales forecast for 2024 on Tuesday, buoyed by strong first-quarter sales of its flagship Nivea brand in all regions.
Beauty
Harvey Nichols names Alexander McQueen exec Goddard as its new CEO
Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for better times ahead with the announcement of a new CEO from one of luxury's major labels.
Fashion
Kenra Professional unveils revamped Kenra Care line
Hairstyling and education brand Kenra Professional introduced on Monday a revamped range of Kenra Care shampoos and conditioners.
Beauty
Superdrug and Perfume Shop owner AS Watson gets new CEO
Hong Kong-based AS Watson has promoted Malina Ngai to the role of group chief executive, effective from the start of next month.
Beauty
Charlotte Tilbury's owners bet we haven't reached peak beauty
Puig Brands SA is betting on the Fragrance Index for its multibillion-euro initial public offering.
Beauty
Warpaint London's strong performance continues
Warpaint London, the stock exchange-listed beauty specialist, delivered a short update on Tuesday and said that strong trading had continued in Q1.
Beauty
Body Shop administrators plan CVA, retailer owed £276m before collapse
The Body Shop’s insolvency practitioners are planning a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to help it survive as the full extent of its money problems has become clearer.
Beauty
Space NK owner mulls full or partial sale - report
Is Space NK about to be put up for sale? Possibly, according to a news report this week that said owner Manzanita Capital is targeting a £300 million to £400 million value for the upscale beauty chain.
Beauty
The Body Shop France goes into receivership
The Body Shop France, which operates 66 stores and has 260 employees, was placed in receivership on Thursday April 4 by the Paris trade court, with a monitoring period of six months.
Beauty
DesignMe names Philip Wolff as guest creative director
Canadian styling and hair care brand DesignMe announced on Thursday the appointment of Philip Wolff as its new guest creative director.
Beauty
WBA makes loss but Boots unit's sales continue to rise
While Walgreens Boots Alliance was loss-making in Q2, there were positives in its results report, including its UK Boots operation continuing to outperform.
Beauty
Revolution Beauty update shows good progress
Revolution Beauty upgraded its guidance on Wednesday with the beauty group that has faced some major challenges in the past couple of years saying it has continued to deliver a strong operational performance.
Beauty
Brand Architekts still loss-making but upbeat for future
Beauty specialist Brand Architekts Group has released its results for the six months to 31 December and said revenue fell from £10.6 million to £8.6 million with gross profit down to £3.4 million from £4.1 million.
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