Parfumiers are creating the future of scent
With indie brands inspiring trends and consumers becoming increasingly scent savvy, the fragrance scene is evolving
The Beauty Economy 2015
The beauty industry is worth £17 billion to the UK economy, and consumers are expected to spend an average of £342.90 on beauty and skincare this year - a record high. So isn't it time we stopped treating this lucrative sector as the ugly sister of the fashion industry? This report explores the rise of the wellness market and success of British hairdressing, the future of fragrances, and key mergers and acquisitions dominating the industry, as well as the female talent shaping it
In association with
In this report
-
-
Female talent is the pillar of global beauty industry
A big employer of women, the beauty industry offers a career path from counter to boardroom for the brightest recruits
-
Finding out how beauty works
With growing recognition of the beauty industry’s contribution to UK plc, a major survey sheds light on how it functions
-
Celebrity hairdressers rake in the cash
Superstar status and professional expertise combine to give haircare brands fronted by British celebrity hairdressers a head start
-
Understanding Pensions 2021
This year’s Pension Schemes Act has received Royal Assent and represents a bold move towards protecting pensioners and their savings, but will it deliver on its promises? Our Understanding Pensions report, published in The Sunday Times, explores whether the Chancellor’s new Budget could threaten pension tax relief, how the sector is boosting its racial diversity and why young people still aren’t saving enough for retirement. Also featured is advice on how to avoid pension scams and what your options are if you find yourself embroiled in a pension dispute
-
Sustainable Investing 2021
Sustainable finance has hit the mainstream. As billions are held in green bonds, the UK pledges to “build back better” and a new US President puts climate change at the top of the agenda, there has never been a better time to invest in ESG. Our Sustainable Investing report published in The Sunday Times explores how machine learning is helping investors pick ESG stocks, examines the viability of tying executive pay to green achievements and asks whether a National Infrastructure Bank could ever be possible. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a closer look at the high expectations investors have when it comes to green finance
-
Digital Identity 2021
As the issues of privacy and safety online rise up the public and corporate agenda, our Digital Identity 2021 report, published in The Times, takes a look at the latest thinking on the topic. We explore the role of vaccine passports in unlocking the world from coronavirus, how to spot a deepfake and where the industry is going next. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a deeper dive into the state of the biometrics industry and take-up of the technologies.
-
Intellectual Property 2021
Our Intellectual Property report, published in The Times, explores topics on vaccine protection, TikTok copyright law, green technology, and more. The featured infographic looks at the global IP landscape and how certain countries are protecting their innovations from competitors.