Gaelle Walker
Black Friday set to lead sales charge in year of unprecedented...
This year’s Black Friday event on 27 November will remain the biggest shopping event of the 2020 holiday season, as retailers continue to trade...
In Pictures: Agent Provocateur unveils new “Season of Gifting” campaign
Agent Provocateur has launched its 2020 festive holiday campaign starring an array of its top Christmas-list recommendations for gifting and self-indulgence.
The Kassidie silk...
Surplus materials granted starring role in Air & Grace’s new capsule...
British women’s footwear brand Air & Grace is championing the responsible shopping trend with the launch of a special edition repurpose capsule collection made...
Aēsop achieves Certified B Corporation status as it seeks to become...
Skincare brand Aēsop has reached a “significant milestone” in its goal of becoming fully regenerative by 2030 after achieving Certified B Corporation status.
The brand,...
UK advertising watchdog called on to ban editing and re-touching in...
The UK’s advertising watchdog is being pressed to ban photoshopping in skin advertising, in a bid to force beauty brands to show “real skin”...
British beauty industry urged to unite in climate change battle
Britain’s beauty industry is being called on to unite in the creation of a new Sustainable Beauty Coalition and bring about “bold urgent change,”...
Clothing businesses urged to protect their profits and the planet with...
Major clothing retailers and brands must show a far larger commitment to more sustainable clothing or risk losing sales, Wrap is warning.
As public appetite...
Confusion reigns as supermarkets seal off clothing in certain stores
Supermarkets have been forced to take urgent action to seal off clothing and general merchandise in stores where they are sold on separate floors...
Beauty businesses shine spotlight on education as shutters stay closed
Beauty businesses across the UK are helping to future-proof the sector and maintain customer loyalty with a keener than ever focus on virtual consumer...
Government watchdog to investigate “eco-friendly” claims
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching an investigation into the validity of “eco-friendly” products and services, amid concerns that the growing consumer...
Charlotte Tilbury unveils suite of new virtual beauty experiences
Charlotte Tilbury is offering customers the chance to engage with a range of new virtual beauty experiences on its website in a bid to...
Dr.PawPaw re-launches hand-cream give away for all frontline workers
Skincare brand Dr.PawPaw is furthering its support for frontline workers by re-launching its popular hand-cream give away, which saw more than 25,000 free packages...
Space NK launches Express Same Day delivery service as stores shut...
British beauty retailer Space NK has brought forward the launch of a new Express Same Day delivery service, enabling shoppers to access its products...
Superdry results hit by Coronavirus curbs
First half revenues at Superdry fell by 23.3% in the 26 weeks to 24 October as the company continues to be hit by “unprecedented...
Zalando posts profits rise and raises full year outlook
Zalando has posted strong profit growth in the third quarter of 2020, driven by the increased consumer demand for online shopping exacerbated by the...
Town centres seek to keep trade local with surge in gift...
A growing number of UK towns and cities are launching local gift cards ahead of the peak festive shopping season, in a bid to...
International online sales to rocket as festive trading period is marked...
International online shopping sales are expected to soar by 56% and 70% in November and December compared to the same two months in 2019,...
Retail businesses urged to improve accessibility for disabled shoppers as lockdown...
As England braces for its second national lockdown later this week, disability organisation Purple is urging retail businesses to make simple changes to better...
Boux Avenue launches early body-positive festive campaign
Lingerie brand Boux Avenue has brought forward the launch of its new body-positive festive campaign.
Inspired by the viral "Style Not Size" TikTok challenge, the...
Beauty industry extends opening hours to meet demand ahead of second...
Beauty businesses across the UK are extending their opening hours as they strive to accommodate high levels of demand for their products and services...