Sophie Smith

Dermalogica has launched a new treatment concept in partnership with John Lewis, bringing professional expertise, advanced technology and personalised skin health services to six locations in England.

Associated British Foods (ABF) said trading had been "resilient" during the quarter despite "challenging" retail conditions, as it continues preparations to separate Primark from its food businesses by the end of 2027.

Associated British Foods expects lower profits this year as it continues preparations to separate Primark from its food businesses by the end of 2027.

Employment across the UK beauty industry fell by 2.8% in 2025, even as the sector contributed £28.3 billion to the economy, according to the British Beauty Council's Value of Beauty 2026 report, compiled by Oxford Economics.

June was shaped by scale moves. Major retailers and global brands used last month to push harder on distribution, events and partnerships, while

The British luxury brand will show its first ready-to-wear collection under creative director Christopher Kane on Sept. 20, with product due in stores in January 2027.

WUKA, a UK-based sustainable period care brand, has launched what it describes as the UK's first heavy-flow period-proof swimwear collection for competitive swimmers, club athletes and those undertaking intensive training.

The Metropolitan Police and major UK retailers have agreed on an action plan to help tackle retail crime in London.

Grown Alchemist and Tomorrowland have entered a multi-year partnership that brings wellness into festival culture through a co-created product collection, supported by localised activations, including treatment experiences at the brand's UK flagship. The partnership forms part of Grown Alchemist's wider strategy of pursuing fewer, more impactful partnerships.

Coty has appointed Séverine Charbon as its new Chief People & Purpose Officer, following the resignation of Priya Srinivasan.