You might remember the days of Avon ladies turning up at your house, and now it’s opening its first stores in the UK. The move came about after the pandemic put a pause on Avon’s door-to-door sales approach. 

“Yeah nah” has been the general reaction to French luxury label Dior’s pricey skincare range for babies and kids. For US$361, your bub can take their “very first step into fragrance” with the Bonne Étoile ‘scented water’. It’s “inspired by the childlike spirit of couturier-perfumer Christian Dior,” no less… 

And in a development no one had on their 2023 bingo card, Jim’s Group – best known for its mowing franchise – has launched its latest venture: Jim’s Beauty. Think facial and skin treatments, lash extensions, eyebrow treatments, waxing, bridal packages, hair, teeth whitening and nail treatments at home. The logo is really something…