​Thursday was a good day for UK festive season trading updates with Next and B&M both reporting strong figures in the morning and beauty retail giant Boots joining them later in the day

Space NK saw its turnover rising in its latest year, reaching £119.1 million. That compared to £111.8 million in the previous period, which had included the sales from a subsidiary it sold for a profit of £83.1 million.

In-store retail and sustainable digital transformation are expected to be top retail technology trends to watch in 2023, according to a new report by Perfect Corp. 

Currently in charge of the consumer division in France, Céline Brucker, has just been appointed general manager of L'Oréal France. She will be succeeding Hervé Navellou, who is becoming president of L'Oréal France. 

IFF has named Sabrya Meflah president of its fine fragrance business unit, effective immediately. 

With beauty one of the key categories for gifting  the UK's two Westfield malls have a number of special experiences this month, including Boots and Clearpay teaming up “the ultimate festive experiential beauty pop-up".

Skincare services provider Heyday announced this week its has raised $12 million in a Series B extension round, led by existing investor, Level 5 Capital Partners. 

​Thursday sees the opening of a new Superdrug in Portsmouth with it being about more than just product sales as it includes a Beauty Studio area “where customers can access professional treatments at affordable prices”.

The Honest Company announced on Tuesday the appointment of former Amazon and General Mills executive Carla Vernón as CEO, effective January 9, 2023. 

The colorful and lively Milanese brand arrives in Manhattan for a party and café takeover with its typical festive flare. 

Serena Williams announced on Thursday she has teamed up with two consumer personal goods veterans to launch Will Perform, a line of clean, cruelty-free topical pain relief and daily muscle care solutions for recovery.  

British wellness brand Aromatherapy Associates is accelerating its global direct-to-consumer operations with a new webstore, having partnered with digital agency Astound Commerce for its creation.

Ulta Beauty announced on Thursday revenues for the third quarter surged 17% to $2.3 billion, coinciding with double-digit comparable sales growth, which contributed to an earnings jump for the beauty retailer.  

Natura-owned premium beauty retailer Aesop has joined the ever-growing list of arrivals at the new London Battersea Power Station mall on the banks of the Thames.

From sweatshirts in Thermolactyl ​to a new take on the iconic down jacket, here are the edgiest items to brave the winter, whether outdoors, gliding down the ski slopes, or indoors, nestling under a blanket.

​Fresh from launching its online marketplace just last week, Superdrug has now announced the return of Superdrug Presents, its biggest beauty & health experience, which will span over three days in February.