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SUPERDRUG ENHANCES IN-STORE EXPERIENCE WITH INNOVATIVE BEAUTY PLAYGROUND ROLLOUT
Superdrug has unveiled plans to introduce 30 new Beauty Playgrounds nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to evolving its physical retail spaces and providing customers with exceptional, next-level beauty experiences.    …
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Unilever to Acquire Men’s Grooming Brand Dr. Squatch
Unilever has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Dr. Squatch, a men’s personal care brand known for its natural, high-performance grooming products. The brand is currently backed by…
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L’Oréal Opens Applications for Sustainable Innovation Accelerator
L’Oréal Groupe has officially launched the first call for applications to its new Sustainable Innovation Accelerator, a five-year initiative aimed at fast-tracking progress towards more sustainable practices across the beauty…

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Exploring What Beauty Shoppers Want from Unified Commerce with Outform

Beauty Shoppers May Live Online But They Fall In Love In-Store   Outform presents insights from their latest in depth fieldwork with thousands…

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Business Breakfast

Building Brand Trust and Using Data to Drive Results with SoPost

  Join us on the 23rd July for a CEW x SoPost Event at SoPost HQ. SoPost is the leader in the product…

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CEW 2025 EVENTS CALENDAR

  Please see below the schedule of CEW's current, planned events for 2025. Please note that this list will be updated regularly with…

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Some beauty brands have a breakthrough moment that inspires growth. For others, scaling and expanding is a slower process.
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Some beauty brands have a breakthrough moment that inspires growth. For others, scaling and expanding is a slower process. For @balancemeskincare Co-founder and CEO Rebecca Hopkins, ensuring that she connected with customers on social media was key to her business' growth 📈 #CEW #BalanceMe #cewmembers

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Calling all D2C Brands 📣

Hosted by @bolt_digital, this conference promises to be the UK’s leading Direct to Consumer...

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Calling all D2C Brands 📣 Hosted by @bolt_digital, this conference promises to be the UK’s leading Direct to Consumer event of 2021, and has been created to help brands 10X their results in the D2C sector. An inspiring and world-class line-up of speakers from some of the leading platforms and providers from the @shopify D2C ecosystem have been assembled with sponsors and speakers including @rechargepayments , @google, @klaviyo and @bolt_digital. The conference will contain case studies from successful D2C brands like @bondisands @wildrefill, @thisworks, @bedfolkhq and @buddyandlolauk, along with many others TBA. Tickets are very limited and will sell out quickly – head to the link in bio to secure your ticket now. Psst.. if you’re a CEW member, check your email for an exclusive discount. #CEW #BOLTDIGITAL #D2CBEAUTY

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In the October issue of @purebeautymagazine, Co-founder of @dr.pawpaw, Pauline Paterson discusses the benefits of being ...

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In the October issue of @purebeautymagazine, Co-founder of @dr.pawpaw, Pauline Paterson discusses the benefits of being independent and shares her tips for budding beauty brand owners on how to start a business, as well as creating the perfect pitch for buyers. Founded in 2013, Pauline was inspired to create the Dr. PawPaw with her husband after their daughter was diagnosed with eczema. Nearly a decade later and Dr. PawPaw can be found in retailers across the globe, but, despite the brand's huge success, Paterson is in no rush to sell. Read the full article via the link in bio or in this months print copy of Pure Beauty. #CEW #PureBeauty #Dr.PawPaw #IndieBeauty

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Today @debenhams has relaunched its popular Beauty Club reward scheme.

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Today @debenhams has relaunched its popular Beauty Club reward scheme. This announcement follows the news that Debenhams are rumoured to re-entering the physical beauty space with a standalone beauty store in Manchester later this year. Membership for the Beauty Club will be split into three categories: Enthusiast, Pro and Icon which are reflective of beauty spending; offering higher discounts as you move through the Beauty Club ‘tiers’. Members will also enjoy access to offers on their delivery and birthday treats. “With the launch of this marketplace, we are evolving the Debenhams brand to stay ahead of the demands of the current digital-first world of commerce,” said Jo Graham, Chief Information Officer, for @boohoo #CEW #BeautyNews #Debenhams #Boohoo

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Is digital innovation at the heart of your beauty business? Do you use the latest technology tools to supercharge your brand?
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Is digital innovation at the heart of your beauty business? Do you use the latest technology tools to supercharge your brand? If so, then you are the perfect candidate for our Digital Innovation Award sponsored by @google In recent years we have had some exceptional businesses become Digital Innovation Award recipients including, @trinnylondon, @treatwell_uk and @formulabotanica - And you could be next! We are asking you to nominate who you believe has continued to innovate in digital technology to meet the growing expectations of the beauty consumer. Nominations close in just two days - do not miss out on this opportunity. Apply now or nominate via the link in bio. #CEW #AchieverAwards #DigitalAchiever #Google

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The All Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing (@baw_appg) has published a ‘Call To Action’ following ...

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The All Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing (@baw_appg) has published a ‘Call To Action’ following its inquiry into the beauty sector’s challenging recovery from Covid-19. Once worth £30bn and supporting 560,000 jobs (85% women), the pandemic has “decimated the industry,” the APPG’s inquiry found with many businesses in the beauty sector still facing crippling staff shortages post-Brexit and as a result of “inadequate funding” for apprentices, it said. The Group, which is chaired by MPs Carolyn Harris and Judith Cummins, has made three key recommendations for government to ensure that the sector is not left behind in the UK’s post Covid-19 recovery. It wants the government to: - Broaden apprenticeship incentives for employers, in particular for small and micro businesses. - Include further accessible and broader holistic and complementary qualifications in the National Skills Fund. - Recognise the crucial role of holistic and complementary therapies, and the crucial role these can play in taking pressure off the NHS. Co-Chairs Harris and Cummins said: “The sector is still facing a myriad of issues from the Covid-19 pandemic that are continuing to be side-lined. We strongly urge the government to implement the recommendations in our Call to Action and to ensure that this vital sector, as the beating heart of several UK high streets, can once again become an economic powerhouse and continue to support all of our wellbeing.” The full ‘Call To Action’ can be read in the link in bio #CEW #BeautyNews #APPG

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Nominations for the Young Achiever Award 2021 are now open!

As part of our popular ongoing Young Executive Programme, we...

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Nominations for the Young Achiever Award 2021 are now open! As part of our popular ongoing Young Executive Programme, we launched our Young Achiever Award in 2018, recognising rising stars from across the industry at this annual event. The past year has been tough for all sectors so it is has never been a better time to recognise exemplary individuals and to inspire others. Our three previous winners have very different roles within the Beauty sector, all of whom display entrepreneurial talent, creativity, and tremendous determination to make a difference. We are asking you, our members, to nominate a standout Young Executive member via the link in bio and share your reasons why you think they should be our 2021 Young Achiever! This year the Achiever Awards will be back at the Rosewood Hotel on Monday 29th November - tickets will be available shortly. #CEWAchieverAwards #YoungAchiever #BeautyIndustry #Recognition

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This Wednesday, we heard from 6 inspiring speakers, including our Responsible Beauty Award Sponsors @Givaudan and 2021 winner ...

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This Wednesday, we heard from 6 inspiring speakers, including our Responsible Beauty Award Sponsors @Givaudan and 2021 winner @beautykitchen, on how co-creating opportunities can help create livelihoods and shape better and sustainable futures for all. This webinar offered some great insights into what brands can do to integrate sustainability and social responsibility into their day to day operations. Look out for highlights of the event on our YouTube channel in the next week. Thank you to our speakers: • Maxine Canham, Global Account Director @Givaudan Active Beauty & CEW Board member • Hallvard Bremnes, Global Head of Sustainability, @Givaudan. • Professor @dress4ourtime MBE, @unioftheartslondon • Lee Mann, Head of Community Fair Trade, @thebodyshop • Natalie Deacon, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, @avon_uk • Jo Chidley, Founder, @beautykitchen #CEW #CEWEvents #Webinar #Givaudan #Sustainability

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Join us on 14th October at 4pm for a deep dive into how you can use Klaviyo to finesse your email marketing strategy.

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Join us on 14th October at 4pm for a deep dive into how you can use Klaviyo to finesse your email marketing strategy. Our speakers @natashacourtenaysmith and Lisa Knight will explore how email has the power to guide user journeys and build consumer trust in the beauty world 💄 This event is free for CEW members. If you're a non-member but you'd still like to get involved, just contact hello@cewuk.co.uk, or head to the link in our bio to register. #CEW #CEWEvents #Webinar #D2C #BoltDigital

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If you are looking at a career in the Beauty Industry don’t forget to sign up for our open access virtual Careers Event in ...

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If you are looking at a career in the Beauty Industry don’t forget to sign up for our open access virtual Careers Event in collaboration with @scs_society where you will be able to gain insights into a variety of roles from across the industry. Our speakers will focus on sharing experiences, their own journeys and learnings made, and we are excited to welcome you. Speakers: • Dr Damilola Fajuyigbe, Head of Scientific Direction Medical Directorate, L’Oréal France/L’Oréal sub-Saharan Africa • Oriele Frank, Chief Product and Sustainability Officer and Co-Founder, @elemis • Dr Jose Martinez Santiago, Managing Director and Principal Formulator, @theformulationstudio • Rebecca Cullen, Branded Beauty Buyer, @marksandspencer Beauty • Dr Mojgan Moddaresi, Managing Director, @personal_care_regulatory • Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO, @formulabotanica Register for free via the link in bio. #CEW #CareersInCosmetics #CosmeticScience #CareersFair #BeautyIndustry

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CALLING ALL CEW MEMBERS 📢

You can now submit your nominations for this year's CEW Digital Innovation and CEW ...

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CALLING ALL CEW MEMBERS 📢 You can now submit your nominations for this year's CEW Digital Innovation and CEW Young Achiever Award recipients. Nominations for both awards should be submitted by 17:00 on Friday 15th October 2021. For the 8th consecutive year, the Digital Innovation award is sponsored in partnership with @google, who are looking for businesses that continue to innovate in digital technology to meet the growing expectations of the modern beauty consumer. The CEW Young Achiever Award, launched in 2018, has already had three incredible winners who have very different roles within the industry but all of whom display entrepreneurial talent, creativity and tremendous determination to make a difference. Do you know someone deserving of one of these two awards? Nominate them now (or enter yourself!) via the links in bio. This year the Achiever Awards will be back at the Rosewood Hotel on Monday 29th November - tickets will be available shortly. #CEWAchieverAwards #DigitalInnovation #YoungAchiever #BeautyIndustry #Recognition

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In 2022, CEW will be celebrating 30 years since launching in the UK, continuing to abide by the long-established core principles ...

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In 2022, CEW will be celebrating 30 years since launching in the UK, continuing to abide by the long-established core principles of education, recognition and philanthropy with an exciting programme of events and new opportunities. We want to reach out to all of our current and prospective partners to continue creating a purposeful programme of events, recognising the many achievements of the individuals and businesses that make the Beauty industry so dynamic and connecting people so that they can continue to build businesses within the sector. So whether you are a formulator, a brand marketeer, a technology platform, a retailer, an indie brand, a distributor, an expert in overseas markets, in professional services or looking to invest in beauty, CEW UK wants to connect with you. CEW is a powerful community built for its members and we love hearing from you. Together we can continue to build a network that delivers value and growth to the beauty and wellbeing industry. CEW UK, where beauty comes to do business. Contact the CEW UK Team, for more details Hello@cewuk.co.uk

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@cotyinc has partnered with beauty tech solutions provider Perfect Corp. to arm its best-selling brands with augmented reality ...

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@cotyinc has partnered with beauty tech solutions provider Perfect Corp. to arm its best-selling brands with augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The technology, which will also be introduced into Coty’s broad fragrance portfolio, will include virtual try-ons, online skin diagnostics, and data-driven personalisation. In addition to enhancing the e-commerce experience, they have also promised to create a better in-shop experience with more hygienic and safe touchless product experiences. Also included in the long-term agreement between Coty and Perfect Corp. is a development roadmap for the co-creation of exclusive technologies for Coty brands. #CEW #BeautyNews #Coty #AI #AR

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We are delighted to invite you to join us on 7th October for an exciting open access Cosmetic Careers event in collaboration with ...

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We are delighted to invite you to join us on 7th October for an exciting open access Cosmetic Careers event in collaboration with @scs_society Whether you’ve already started a career in the beauty industry or are considering your options, this will be a brilliant opportunity to gain insights into a variety of experiences from industry experts. Speakers: Dr Damilola Fajuyigbe, Head of Scientific Direction Medical Directorate, L’Oréal France/L’Oréal sub-Saharan Africa Oriele Frank, Chief Product and Sustainability Officer and Co-Founder, @elemis Dr Jose Martinez Santiago, Managing Director and Principal Formulator, @theformulationstudio Rebecca Cullen, Branded Beauty Buyer, @marksandspencer Beauty Dr Mojgan Moddaresi, Managing Director, @personal_care_regulatory Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO, @formulabotanica Register for free via the link in bio. #CEW #CareersInCosmetics #CosmeticScience #CareersFair

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Last Friday, after two years, the Beauty Industry reunited at the London Hilton on Park Lane to celebrate the CEW Beauty Awards ...

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Last Friday, after two years, the Beauty Industry reunited at the London Hilton on Park Lane to celebrate the CEW Beauty Awards 2021. The event was a sell out and we welcomed more industry colleagues than ever before including our headline sponsors @amazonuk and @sainsburys . Thank you to all who were able to attend, we were honoured to bring everyone together again to recognise innovation and product development in the Beauty Industry. Congratulations to all of our 2021 Winners! You can find a full list in our bio. Entries for the 2022 awards will be opening soon so do get in touch if you have any questions. #CEWBeautyAwards #CEW #CEWEvents #Awards #Beauty #Innovation #Beautyindustry #Beautybusiness

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We are delighted to present the winners of the 2021 CEW Beauty Awards as chosen by the members of CEW.

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We are delighted to present the winners of the 2021 CEW Beauty Awards as chosen by the members of CEW. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and to our wonderful host, Smooth Radio’s @jennifalconer. Huge congratulations once again to all of the winners! #CEW #CEWBeautyAwards #Winners

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Congratulations to all of the 2021 CEW Beauty Award Winners!

Thank you to all of those who attended this afternoon it was ...

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Congratulations to all of the 2021 CEW Beauty Award Winners!

Thank you to all of those who attended this afternoon it was great to see so many people from across the industry after such a long time. 
Entries for the 2022 awards will be opening very soon – and we are excited to see what you have been busy creating over the past year! 👩‍🔬

#CEWBeautyAwards #CEW #CEWEvents #Award

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The stage is set for the 2021 CEW Beauty Award Winners Annoucement Lunch 🥂

Good Luck to all of our finalists – the ...

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The stage is set for the 2021 CEW Beauty Award Winners Annoucement Lunch 🥂

Good Luck to all of our finalists – the winners will be announced on our story and over on Twitter ‪from 1.15pm‬.

#CEWBeautyAwards #CEW #CEWEvents #Awards #Beauty