Almost four years after the acquisition of Fred Segal by entrepreneur Jeff Lotman, founder of Global Icons, FashionnNetwork.com talks to the executive about the major challenges of 2023 and the brand's  expansion.  

​Farfetch has made some key changes to its leadership as Chief Brand Officer Holli Rogers and Chief Growth Officer Martin Avetisyan leave the company “to pursue other opportunities”.

​Burberry’s Q3 update on Wednesday showed a slowdown in sales growth as — like luxury peer Richemont on the same day — it reported a big impact from Covid in China.

THG’s trading statement on Tuesday sent its shares down by 10%+ as it warned on profits, although it may have felt it had done enough to support the share price with news of record sales and a strong balance sheet. 

Hot on the heels of last year’s UK re-entry for Sephora online, it has now revealed the location for its previously-promised first British physical store.

Sustainability will remain a 2023 priority despite the cost-of-living crisis. And with its customers perhaps less worried about rising bills, it certainly will be key for Harrods.

Beauty was big at Christmas, as results from Boots, The Fragrance Store and The Perfume Shop testify. Now we can add Lush to the list as the high street retailer reported its highest-ever trading month in December.

It’s not just the biggest UK shopping centres that have enjoyed success in 2022. Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth, Northumberland, said it has recorded the highest footfall levels seen since before the pandemic.

​Premium beauty retailer Space NK is to invest more money into its physical stores business, the company’s CEO has said following news of growth in sales over Christmas.

​An independent investigation into Revolution Beauty's accounts found several concerns, including over certain historical sales, inventory provisioning and personal loans made by a former CEO, the company said on Friday.

The past decade has been all about the rise of fashion and beauty influencer culture. But should that actually be the rise, fall and rise again as this key marketing channel evolves?

​Forma Brands, the beauty company that made the most of influencer culture, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US and is being taken over by its lenders.

Lancôme announced on Thursday the appointment of fashion icon and entrepreneur Emma Chamberlain as the new face of the brand, starting with a Youtube series. 

Textured hair care brand Mielle Organics is set to join forces with P&G Beauty, further expanding access to healthy hair products and services for Black women. 

​Beauty tech may be closely linked in many consumers’ minds to virtual try-on, but in 2023, companies are launching more ambitious initiatives to boost inclusivity, personalisation and salon experiences at home.

In 2023, French ready-to-wear label Sézane is celebrating its 10th birthday, an anniversary that will coincide with the launch of a beauty line focused on make-up.