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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
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Beauty is big business for Britain
The beauty industry is at last being recognised by the government as a major contributor to the UK economy as spending on cosmetics and personal care continues to rise
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Kale, hot yoga, and the rise of the wellness market
As the pace of life shows little sign of slowing down, 20 and 30-somethings are taking an holistic approach to wellness
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Over 50s market prefers ‘enhancement’ to anti-ageing
The powerful and positive desire of the expanding 50-plus demographic to look good at any age is forcing the beauty industry to listen and respond
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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
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Celebrity hairdressers rake in the cash
Superstar status and professional expertise combine to give haircare brands fronted by British celebrity hairdressers a head start
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Mergers dominate $473-billion beauty industry
The value of the beauty business is growing, evidenced by the flurry of mergers and acquisitions so far this year and smaller brands financing expansion
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