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Lipstick effect? These days hairstyling products are the barometer says THG
The much-discussed lipstick effect may have kicked in as consumers buy relatively affordable luxury beauty treats when times are tough, but this time lipstick itself isn’t the key product.
Beauty
Retail
Officine Générale talks about its U.S. strategy and coming to Hollywood
Just after the opening of his first boutique in California, at Pacific Palisades, in Los Angeles, Pierre Mahéo, the founder of Officine Générale, announces the upcoming opening of a second Hollywood store.
Fashion
Retail
Paul Smith pulls out of Russia
Paul Smith has admitted it was a “mistake” to continue trading in Russia, albeit through a franchise partner. The global fashion giant is now closing its two branded stores, on Moscow’s Red Square and in St Petersburg.
Luxury
Retail
UK retail footfall recovery continues as office workers boost high streets on weekdays
Footfall to UK retail destinations was up 12.5% in January, according to the latest BRC-Sensormatic IQ data. But while it rose, it was 2.6 percentage points down on December.
Fashion
Retail