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Shoppers in England and Wales flock to physical stores on reopening day
They’re back! Shoppers were out in full force up and down the high streets and shopping centres of England and Wales for the grand reopening of non-essential retail on Monday (12 April).
Fashion
Hammerson prepares to sell UK retail parks portfolio to Canada’s Brookfield
Hammerson is selling its UK retail parks to Canadian private equity firm Brookfield for around £350 million, according to one report. However, on Monday, Hammerson said any deal is far from being sealed.
Fashion
L Catterton's The Honest Company files for IPO
The Honest Company, the baby and beauty products brand founded by actress Jessica Alba and backed by L Catterton, officially filed for an initial public offering on Friday.
Beauty
Game-changing new Frasers store set for for Monday debut
As shops in England return on Monday, Frasers Group will open a milestone development. It’s the first brand-new Frasers store in the UK with a debut in Wolverhampton.
Fashion
US teens still love Nike, embrace 90s trends and clean skincare - report
American teens have been increasing their spending slightly in the past year as the emergence of a female-led spending cycle driven by apparel has made an impact.
Fashion
ASOS has stellar first half, Topshop integration a global success
ASOS released its interim results on Thursday and the fashion e-tail giant confirmed just how strong it is, as its own brands and Arcadia labels boomed. It saw sales rising globally and profits soared.
Fashion
Kim Kardashian joins the billionaire club
The cosmetics and shapewear businesswoman was included on Tuesday for the first time on Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s billionaires.
Beauty
Some cosmetics could increase the risk of endometriosis
Certain substances present in cosmetics and beauty products could be responsible for an increased risk of endometriosis.
Beauty
Reese Witherspoon embraces clean beauty with Biossance
The Biossance brand has chosen American actress and producer Reese Witherspoon as its new global ambassador.
Luxury
Kim Kardashian reportedly files trademark for skincare brand
Kim Kardashian recently filed trademark applications to potentially launch a brand called SKKN by Kim encompassing “skin care, hair care, nail products, perfumes, candles, and more.”
Beauty
Fenwick expects good reopening but slow recovery, sees opportunities ahead
As Fenwick prepares to reopen, its CEO has predicted “ a good opening, but a slow recovery as well”. Yet overall, he’s confident it's on the right track and can do well in the changed retail world of the future.
Fashion
E.L.F. teams up with celebrity hairstylist and entrepreneur Jen Atkin for beauty collab
The Oakland, California-based cosmetics brand has joined forces with the founder of Ouai Haircare and Mane Addicts to create the E.L.F. xx Jen Atkin collaborative beauty collection.
Beauty
Actor Jackson Yee named as the latest Armani Beauty global makeup and skincare ambassador
The Armani Beauty brand has named the Chinese actor and singer Jackson Yee as its new global ambassador for makeup and skincare.
Beauty
Oxford Street renaissance: work starts on Soho Photography Quarter
When rows of stores just aren’t enough. Retail areas are increasingly having to incentivise consumers to visit with bolt-on experiences and attractions.
Fashion
Next is bouncing back, stays profitable despite pandemic
Next delivered a profits plunge and lower sales in its latest year. But given the Covid crisis during the period, its results on Thursday still showed it to be one of the more successful businesses in British fashion.
Fashion
MAV Beauty Brands sees 2020 revenue boost, names interim CFO
Vaughan, Ontario-based personal care group MAV Beauty Brands Inc. announced on Wednesday a full year 2020 revenue increase of 7.4 percent.
Beauty