Marie Claire and Speciality Stores Ltd, a subsidiary of Ocado Group, are forming a partnership to launch a premium beauty and wellbeing business offering customers the opportunity to purchase from both physical stores and online. The new venture will be led by Amanda Scott, currently Head of Buying for Beauty and Accessories at John Lewis, who spearheaded the department store’s growth in the beauty category in recent years. Amanda will be Managing Director, working closely with Marie Claire’s Publishing Director, Justine Southall. Amanda Scott comments: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead this new venture. Marie Claire has extensive knowledge and influence in the world of beauty that is widely respected; the trust consumers have in this brand gives it natural leverage to move into retail, particularly within this category. Together with the multi-million pound investment and backing of Ocado, this partnership will combine to provide the consumer with a unique proposition and a seamless customer experience.”

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