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The Perfume Shop NEWS AND COMPANY PROFILE

Founded in 1992, The Perfume Shop began with the mission to make luxury perfume brands accessible to everyone at affordable prices. The first stores opened in… View Article

The Perfume Shop

MORE ABOUT The Perfume Shop

Founded in 1992, The Perfume Shop began with the mission to make luxury perfume brands accessible to everyone at affordable prices. The first stores opened in Birmingham, Belfast, and Milton Keynes. In 2005, it was acquired by the A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer. Today, The Perfume Shop is the UK's largest specialist fragrance retailer, offering a wide range of designer, classic, and celebrity perfumes, as well as aftershaves and body products.

Company Essentials

  • Founded: 1992
  • Headquarters: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK
  • Industry: Fragrance Retail

Main Products and Services

The Perfume Shop specialises in:
  • Designer fragrances
  • Classic and celebrity perfumes
  • Aftershaves
  • Body products

Stores

  • Number of stores worldwide: 215 including the United Kingdom and Ireland

Corporate Social Responsibility & Company Culture

The Perfume Shop is committed to reducing its environmental impact by exploring new ways to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability across its operations, as evidenced by its significant reduction in emissions since 2015. Initiatives include expanding bottle recycling schemes to all stores, switching to zero-carbon, 100% renewable energy sources, and working towards delivering more sustainable products. The company has also pledged to raise £1 million for chosen charities by 2026.

The Perfume Shop prides itself on its inclusive, respectful, and supportive culture, placing employee happiness and well-being at the forefront. It emphasises the development of knowledgeable sales advisors and has established "The Perfume School" to ensure high-quality, unbiased advice for customers. The Perfume Shop has a Modern Slavery Statement, reflecting its commitment to ethical practices and the prevention of modern slavery within its operations and supply chains.

Retail Awards & Recognition

The Perfume Shop has been recognised with the “Spirit of Excellence” award at the People in Retail Awards 2024 and shortlisted for the UK eCommerce Awards.

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