In Review 2023: Top 10 beauty features of the year
This year saw TheIndustry.beauty's features continue to bring inspiring stories, retail insights and detailed analysis about the beauty industry. As 2024 approaches, we've curated a list of our top ten feature picks from 2023.
In Depth: Why supermarkets are betting on beauty
A number of British supermarkets have been elevating their beauty offer in recent years, helping to transform them into more credible beauty retail destinations for consumers.
TheIndustry.beauty explores how and why supermarkets are improving their beauty offer, with insights and advice from retail trend analyst Wizz Selvey.
How AI and AR can deliver a powerful online and offline beauty experience
As the UK beauty market continues to grow, more and more businesses are welcoming artificial intelligence and augmented reality-powered platforms to entice consumers and stand-out amongst the competition.
From skincare analysis to makeup try-ons, AI and AR-powered platforms can offer a personalised retail experience for shoppers, both in-store and online. TheIndustry.beauty explores how this technology can deliver a powerful online and offline beauty experience for brands and retailers.
Beauty’s skills shortage is ongoing. Here’s how to reinvigorate the sector
According to the British Beauty Council’s Value of Beauty 2023, 80,000 young people completed educational qualifications in hair and beauty. However, a large proportion of these graduates didn’t enter the sector.
Millie Kendall OBE, CEO of the British Beauty Council, explores why courses aren’t translating into careers, and how to start mending the industry's skills shortage.
In Depth: Merit gets ready to bring its minimalist makeup to the UK
US-based Merit brought its minimalist makeup line to the UK earlier this year, tapping into the growing demand for pared back beauty products from the 'Millennial and up' market.
While skincare for a more mature consumer has grown, new makeup launches seemed dominated by brands targeting Gen Z, leaving a generation of women under-served. TheIndustry.fashion explores how Merit is addressing this issue with its clean, minimalist makeup range.
International Women's Day 2023: Beauty leaders on the importance of female empowerment
In celebration of International Women's Day 2023, TheIndustry.beauty spoke to a variety of beauty business leaders to hear about what IWD means to them, how they support women in the industry, and what advice they would give to those looking to pursue entrepreneurship or senior leadership roles in their career.
Earth Day 2023: Beauty leaders on the importance of sustainable business practices
Ahead of Earth Day 2023, TheIndustry.beauty spoke to a variety of beauty business leaders about how they champion sustainability in their business, why this is important, and what advice they would give to brands looking to improve their sustainability.
Plastic Free July 2023: Beauty leaders on finding a solution to plastic pollution
To celebrate Plastic Free July, TheIndustry.beauty spoke to a variety of beauty business leaders about plastic in the beauty industry, the material alternatives they're using, and what advice they would give to businesses looking to reduce their use of plastic or go plastic free.
Profile: How Skin + Me made expert-led skincare accessible for all
From the moment Skin + Me launched, it was on a mission to build an accessible way for people to tackle their skin goals once and for all.
In this profile, TheIndustry.beauty explores the inspiration behind Skin + Me, its journey to launching and how it adds value to the customer experience, with commentary from Dr Malvina Cunningham, the brand's Consultant Dermatologist throughout.
In Depth: Why Sephora chose Westfield London to launch its UK return
It certainly was busy start to the year for beauty at Westfield London, with Sephora's long-awaited return to the UK market coinciding with the opening of Space NK's largest store to date.
Prior to its opening, TheIndustry.beauty took an in-depth look at Sephora and its plans for Westfield London, with exclusive commentary from Sephora UK's Managing Director Sarah Boyd, as well as industry experts and analysts to gauge their opinions on the retailer's bricks-and-mortar return and what it might mean for beauty in the UK.
Secret Shopper: The battle of Sephora, Boots and Space NK at Westfield London
Westfield London has become a particularly popular beauty hotspot with the opening of Sephora, relocation of Space NK, and revamped Boots store all launching earlier this year.
In this Secret Shopper, TheIndustry.beauty's headed to Westfield London to check out Sephora, Boots and Space NK, evaluating their in-store offering to see how each retail experience compares.
