Lush
This coverage explores Lush’s business strategy and operations within the UK beauty and cosmetics retail sector. Reporting focuses on store openings and refurbishments, sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives, product innovation, marketing campaigns, financial performance, and leadership updates — offering valuable insights for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals overseeing beauty, lifestyle, and specialty retail.
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Apr- 2025 -8 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-8/4/25
Levi Strauss & Co reported a strong start to 2025, with Q1 sales rising 3% to $1.5bn (£1.17bn) and adjusted EBITDA surging 47% to $204m (£159m), exceeding expectations. Direct-to-consumer revenues grew 9%, while wholesale sales increased 3%. The Levi’s brand saw an 8% global organic growth, with the Americas up…
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8 AprilHealth & Beauty
Lush to pass on Trump tariffs to US consumer as its losses widen
Cosmetics retailer Lush has revealed it is set to pass on the effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs to its US consumers as it looks to navigate a difficult trading environment, which has seen its group losses before tax increase 52% to £42.6m. According to its latest accounts on Companies House,…
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Aug- 2024 -9 AugustHigh Street
Riots deter shoppers as footfall falls 4.8%
UK high streets appear to be feeling the full force of ongoing disorder over the past week with footfall declining by an average of -4.8% week on week from Sunday (4 August) to Wednesday (7 August) compared with an average decline of -2.7% in all UK retail destinations. The latest…
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7 AugustHigh Street
Store staff ‘fear for their safety’, says Retail Trust boss
The Retail Trust has seen a spike in calls from retail workers “fearing for their safety” amid rioting across towns in England and Northern Ireland, according to its chief executive Chris Brook-Carter. Brook-Carter stated that the charity has seen an increase in the number of calls to its 24-hour helpline.…
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Feb- 2024 -19 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-19/2/24
Nike has announced plans to cut 1,600 jobs, approximately 2% of its workforce, in response to disappointing sales figures in the latter half of 2023. This move comes as the company seeks to streamline operations and focus on key growth areas, such as running, women’s apparel, and the Jordan brand.…
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19 FebruaryHealth & Beauty
Lush settles dispute with former boss over blocked share transfer
Bath bomb specialist Lush has settled a legal dispute with its former chief executive Andrew Gerrie’s investment firm, Silverwood Brands, over a blocked transfer of shares, the Times has reported. Last year, Lush had a run-in with Silverwood Brands after the business sought to acquire a 19.8% stake in Lush,…
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Dec- 2023 -18 DecemberHealth & Beauty
Lush expects to invest almost £11m in stores ahead of New Year
Lush has committed to a projected spend of £10.6m in its UK portfolio of shops ahead of the New Year to expand the number of locations, enable relocations and make improvements. This investment by the retailer marks an £8m increase on the company’s announced investment in FY23 for the UK.…
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4 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief-4/12/23
The owner of Jollyes, private equity firm Kester Capital, is reportedly considering a sale of the UK pet retailer for around £100m, according to sources. City insiders revealed that Kester Capital is collaborating with financial advisors at Houlihan Lokey to explore various “strategic options” for the business. Jollyes, currently operating…
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4 DecemberHigh Street
Lush CEO blames govt for high street decline
Lush CEO Mark Constantine has attributed the decline of the high street to the Conservative government’s decision to cut council finances, The Times has reported. Constantine told The Times that high streets in Britain are “deserted” due to more local councils being pushed into a state of bankruptcy by a…
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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyHealth & Beauty
Lush pays bosses £5m in bonuses after claiming same amount in support
Lush reportedly paid its managers £5m in bonuses last year despite taking £5.1m in government support and posting a 90% fall in profits, The Guardian has reported. It reported that these bonuses were paid on top of salaries in 2022 to directors, including the co-founder, Mark Constantine, and his wife,…
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