Sophie Smith

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Luxe Collective joins new TikTok SME Council to 'amplify small business voices'

1 week ago | theindustry.fashion | Sophie Smith

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The Interview in partnership with CEW: Caroline Hirons, Founder, Skin Rocks

1 week ago | theindustry.beauty | Sophie Smith

Sophie Smith15 April 2025 In this exclusive interview series in partnership with CEW, we'll feature one of CEW UK's executive board members, to gain insights into their careers and views on what being a business leader in today's beauty industry means to them. From shop floor to CEO, Caroline Hirons is an advanced aesthetician and multi-award-winning skincare expert, known throughout the industry for her honest approach and science-backed knowledge.
Designer outlet launches competition for £3,000 all expenses paid shopping trip

1 week ago | theindustry.fashion | Sophie Smith

Consumers can win themselves an all expenses paid shopping trip to the value of £3,000 thanks to a new national competition from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. As part of this, the destination has launched a search for super fans to celebrate their individual experiences with Cheshire Oaks over the years as 2025 marks its 30th birthday.
Lyst acquired by Japanese giant ZOZO in £119m deal

2 weeks ago | theindustry.fashion | Sophie Smith

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Trinny London seeks funding to fuel US expansion

2 weeks ago | theindustry.beauty | Sophie Smith

British beauty brand Trinny London is rumoured to be exploring funding options to drive its US expansion. The business has hired a banker to explore options, having previously raised money from venture capital funds Unilever Ventures and Downing, WWD reported. Founder Trinny Woodall first rose to fame as one half of presenting duo Trinny and Susannah (Constantine) on the Noughties makeover show, What Not To Wear.
JD Sports Fashion launches share buyback programme

2 weeks ago | theindustry.fashion | Sophie Smith

JD Sports Fashion has today launched a £100 million share buyback programme, which will see the purchase of "ordinary shares" of £0.0005 each in the company. The company has entered an "irrevocable agreement" with Merrill Lynch International (BofA Securities) to undertake the programme on its behalf. The programme will commence immediately and is expected to complete by no later than 31 July 2025.
Boots sales grow as owner WBA continues turnaround

2 weeks ago | theindustry.beauty | Sophie Smith

Walgreens Boots Alliance has delivered a 4.1% increase in sales to $38.6 billion (£29.9 billion) for the second quarter ending 28 February, with double-digit growth at Boots online. The company's US retail pharmacy segment reported sales of $30.4 billion (£23.6 billion), reflecting an increase of 5.3%. As part of this, pharmacy sales increased 8.9%, benefiting from higher branded drug inflation and prescription volume.
Tesco predicts lower profit as it confirms online launch of clothing

2 weeks ago | theindustry.fashion | Sophie Smith

Tesco has forecast lower profit this year than last amid a mounting price war among the UK’s major supermarkets, as it announces the online launch of F&F clothing. The supermarket chain debuted its F&F clothing line in 2001, offering affordable own-brand menswear, womenswear, kidswear, footwear and accessories in its stores across the UK. It will now launch online for customers in the year ahead.
Sephora UK pilots quiet hours in select stores

2 weeks ago | theindustry.beauty | Sophie Smith

Sophie Smith10 April 2025 Sephora UK is piloting new quiet hours in-store, supporting its commitment to creating a more "inclusive and welcoming" shopping experience for customers. The new quiet hours will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-12pm, hoping to appeal to those who may benefit from a less sensory-stimulating environment.
How CurrentBody is merging professional treatments with home-use devices for new clinic concept

2 weeks ago | theindustry.beauty | Sophie Smith

Sophie Smith09 April 2025 Beauty tech brand CurrentBody has opened its first-ever aesthetic clinic in the UK, combining the best of clinical expertise with at-home beauty technology. Located on Alderley Edge High Street in the heart of Cheshire, just minutes from its headquarters, CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic spans 2,837 sq ft across three floors.