Sephora
This coverage explores Sephora’s strategy, operations, and presence within the UK and global beauty retail market. Reporting highlights store launches, e-commerce initiatives, marketing campaigns, collaborations, and executive decisions shaping the brand’s growth. Designed for retail executives, brand managers, and buyers, the content offers insights into how Sephora competes and innovates in a dynamic and highly competitive sector.
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Jul- 2025 -30 JulyClothing & Shoes
Boux Avenue to open store at Manchester Arndale
Lingerie and nightwear retailer Boux Avenue has signed a 10-year lease to open a store at Manchester Arndale, marking the brand’s first location in the North West. The London-based company will occupy a 2,765 sq ft unit on New Cannon Street, close to the forthcoming Sephora store. The store will…
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25 JulyLuxury Goods
LVMH H1 revenues dip 4% to €39.8bn amid softened luxury demand
LVMH has reported a 4% fall in revenues to €39.8bn (£34.7bn) for the first half of 2025, which the luxury fashion group attributed to geopolitical and economic disruption. Profits from recurring operations dropped 15% to €9bn (£7.8bn), representing an operating margin of 22.6%, while net profit attributable to the group…
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Jun- 2025 -13 JuneHealth & Beauty
Sephora to open Oxford store in autumn 2025
Sephora UK has announced plans to open a store at Westgate Oxford in autumn 2025 – the retailer’s 11th in the UK and its fifth to be confirmed for the year. The 3,919 sq ft site will offer what the company describes as an “accessible and inspiring” shopping space in…
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Feb- 2025 -12 FebruaryHealth & Beauty
Sephora to open new store in Manchester Arndale
Sephora has signed a 10-year lease to occupy a 7,300 sq ft space at the Manchester Arndale shopping centre later this year. Stocking over 300 skincare, cosmetic and beauty brands, the new store at Manchester Arndale will provide space for Sephora to showcase the array of brands on offer. It…
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6 FebruaryShopping Centres
Metrocentre sees 9.2% footfall increase in 2024
Metrocentre has announced a “record-breaking” year as it saw a 9.2% year-on-year footfall increase in 2024. During the year, the destination welcomed 15.8 million visitors, a 10% increase on 2023. Sales performance also surpassed the previous year by 5.3%, with F&B, sports fashion, and health and beauty experiencing the biggest…
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Jan- 2025 -15 JanuaryNews
Liverpool One’s footfall rises 10% in ‘most successful’ shopping season
Liverpool One has reported its “most successful” festive shopping season since 2019, with footfall up 10%. The run of success began with Black Friday week when the destination experienced a 14% growth in footfall and a 28% increase in sales, reflecting the trend of consumers buying in-store and ahead of…
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3 January
Today’s news in brief-3/1/25
Revolution Beauty has resolved its legal dispute with former shareholder Chrysalis Investments through a confidential settlement. Despite earlier threats of claims exceeding £45m, the company paid a “non-material sum” under 1% of Chrysalis’s stock market value. The agreement involved no admission of liability, and Chrysalis dropped further legal action. Chrysalis…
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3 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Zara opens upsized store at Liverpool One
Inditex-owned fashion brand Zara has opened its significantly upsized flagship at Liverpool One on upper and lower South John Street. The new 42,000 sq ft store is the latest example of brand investment in the destination, following a landmark year of signings that will make 2025 Liverpool One’s biggest year…
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Dec- 2024 -27 DecemberFeatures
Understanding the shopping habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha with Beano Brain
Understanding younger generations—their habits, preferences, and influences—is the key to future-proofing brands. Few are more adept at unearthing these insights than Helenor Gilmour, director of insights and strategy at kids insight consultancy Beano Brain. Drawing on decades of experience in marketing and consumer behavior, Gilmour has spearheaded strategies that connect…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Next triples presence at Bluewater with new upsized store
Next is growing its presence at Bluewater Kent by tripling its footprint at the shopping centre. The retailer will relocate into one of its largest stores in the UK as brands increasingly look to invest in the best locations. Next is upsizing from its existing 44,600 sq ft store into…
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