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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Laura Slatkin Steps Back From Day-to-day Operations at Nest New York
Laura Slatkin, the founder and executive chairman of Nest New York, is stepping away from day-to-day operations, the fragrance brand said Wednesday. She will continue to serve on the company's board of directors. 'After a rewarding and successful journey, Laura has decided to focus on new entrepreneurial pursuits,' said a companywide memo viewed by WWD. More from WWD Laneige Taps Baskin-Robbins for Rainbow Sherbet Lip Sleeping Mask Inspired by Sydney Sweeney Ulta Beauty Acquires Space NK as It Speeds Up International Expansion The Best Prime Day Alternative Sales to Shop Now for Editor-Approved Style Deals A pioneer in the home fragrance category since the 1992 launch of Slatkin & Co., Slatkin launched Nest home fragrances in 2008, followed five years later by a collection of eau de parfum. 'I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together — creating award-winning fragrances and expanding into new categories with innovation that elevates everyday life,' said Slatkin in a statement. 'Building a brand that resonates so deeply with consumers has been an honor. As an entrepreneur at heart, the time feels right to explore new passions and move into my next chapter. I do so with confidence and excitement, knowing the Nest team is positioned to take the brand to even greater heights.' Today, the Nest universe encompasses scented candles, diffusers, and bath and body products, as well as perfume and scented oils. Most recently, it debuted Voyages by Nest, a collection of fine fragrances, perfume oils, diffusers and candles. Before that, Nest rolled out its fine fragrances to over 800 Ulta Beauty stores. All this has paid off with the business having grown to over $200 million in retail sales in the U.S. and investors have taken notice. In 2022, private equity firm North Castle Partners acquired a majority stake in Nest from Eurazeo, in a transaction that valued the company at $200 million. (Both Eurazeo and Slatkin retained minority positions.) The following year Nest named Coty veteran Edgar Huber chief executive officer, taking the reins from Maria Dempsey, who departed the company for a new opportunity. 'Laura's passion and vision built the foundation of Nest New York,' said Huber. 'We will continue her legacy of creating sophisticated, nuanced and beloved fragrances as we grow globally. We're immensely grateful for her extraordinary contributions and wish her all the best in her next chapter.' Best of WWD Exploring Opportunities for Italian Artistic Perfumery Brands Fueguia 1833 Expands in Middle East, Gears Up for Paris Opening Penhaligon's Opens the Virtual Doors of Its Portraits Mansion
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Laura Slatkin Steps Back From Day-to-day Operations at Nest New York
Laura Slatkin, the founder and executive chairman of Nest New York, is stepping away from day-to-day operations, the fragrance brand said Wednesday. She will continue to serve on the company's board of directors. 'After a rewarding and successful journey, Laura has decided to focus on new entrepreneurial pursuits,' said a companywide memo viewed by WWD. More from WWD The Best Prime Day Alternative Sales to Shop Now for Editor-Approved Style Deals The Celeb-Loved Hourglass Tubing Mascara Now Comes in a Surprisingly Versatile Brown Shade Rhode Escapes to a European Beach Club for the Summer A pioneer in the home fragrance category since the 1992 launch of Slatkin & Co., Slatkin launched Nest home fragrances in 2008, followed five years later by a collection of eau de parfum. 'I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together — creating award-winning fragrances and expanding into new categories with innovation that elevates everyday life,' said Slatkin in a statement. 'Building a brand that resonates so deeply with consumers has been an honor. As an entrepreneur at heart, the time feels right to explore new passions and move into my next chapter. I do so with confidence and excitement, knowing the Nest team is positioned to take the brand to even greater heights.' Today, the Nest universe encompasses scented candles, diffusers, and bath and body products, as well as perfume and scented oils. Most recently, it debuted Voyages by Nest, a collection of fine fragrances, perfume oils, diffusers and candles. Before that, Nest rolled out its fine fragrances to over 800 Ulta Beauty stores. All this has paid off with the business having grown to over $200 million in retail sales in the U.S. and investors have taken notice. In 2022, private equity firm North Castle Partners acquired a majority stake in Nest from Eurazeo, in a transaction that valued the company at $200 million. (Both Eurazeo and Slatkin retained minority positions.) The following year Nest named Coty veteran Edgar Huber chief executive officer, taking the reins from Maria Dempsey, who departed the company for a new opportunity. 'Laura's passion and vision built the foundation of Nest New York,' said Huber. 'We will continue her legacy of creating sophisticated, nuanced and beloved fragrances as we grow globally. We're immensely grateful for her extraordinary contributions and wish her all the best in her next chapter.' Best of WWD Exploring Opportunities for Italian Artistic Perfumery Brands Fueguia 1833 Expands in Middle East, Gears Up for Paris Opening Penhaligon's Opens the Virtual Doors of Its Portraits Mansion
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sainsbury's is selling a luxe candle for £12 and shoppers say its a dupe for Loewe's but £76 cheaper
SHOPPERS are racing to Sainsbury's to pick up its latest home scent. The supermarket has sent people into a frenzy over their tomato leaf homeware range. Jess, a fan of the scent, took to social media to raise the flag and let everyone know about the new buy. Sharing a video of the candle, Jess said: " Sainsbury's coming through with the LOEWE dupe." Loewe, a designer brand most famously known for its Puzzle bag, are also master's in scents. The Tomato Leaf candle has always been a favourite with fans but priced at £88, it's pretty expensive for a candle. That's why shoppers are loving Sainsbury's version as the scent is hard to find on the high street. And the best part is that it costs just £12 - giving you a saving of £76. Sainsbury's bosses say: "Bring home aromatic freshness with this candle. "Featuring green notes of mint and vetiver blended with herbaceous tomato leaf, tangy grapefruit and sweet fig. "Comes poured in a glass holder with lid." The stunning packaging comes with a gorgeous white label with an image of tomatoes on the vine and gives your home the perfect summer scent. The £3.50 M&S buy that'll make your whole house smell like a 'boujee candle' The new scent range also comes as an oil, diffuser and room spray and is available in stores and online. Jess' clip went viral on her TikTok account @ sundaywithjess with over 24k views and 600 likes. People were quick to take to the comments claiming they also loved the scent. One person wrote: "The smell of tomato leaf reminds me of my childhood helping my grandad in his greenhouse... even when I smell it now I'm transported back to that happy memory... miss him very much!" Hottest home trends for 2025 Renovations expert Andy Simms, from revealed the hottest interior design trends for this year. COLOUR DRENCHING Colour drenching involves using your colour across walls and ceilings to maximise the impact and create the illusion of a bigger space - doors, radiators, and even furniture won't escape the paint job if you want the full effect. Brown, terracotta, beige - once the preserve of the 70s, earthy colours have been slowly gaining popularity. Similarly, bold greens and blues are also making a return, with the intention of colour drenching rooms. STATEMENT WALLPAPER Wallpaper divides designers, with some loving it and others preferring painted walls. 2025 will see a resurgence of wallpaper, and the bolder the better. For small spaces, such as downstairs loos or studies, choose a bold print and ignore any concerns about making the space look smaller. For larger spaces, consider a stunning mural theme. BROKEN LIVING PLAN Open plan living has been popular for over a decade now, but while it hasn't quite had its day, many are returning to smaller, functional spaces - with a twist. 'Broken plan' is when a bigger space is cut into various parts using screens, archways, crittal-style windows and doors or textured glass. Another commented: 'The essential oil of this is UNREAL by the way if anyone has an oil diffuser." "It's a really lovely option - I have the room spray," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Obsessed with tomato smells!" Someone else added: 'I agree!!! I have it in the house. It's so lovely."
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
'Cleanfluencers' reveal 10 nifty hacks to keep your house smelling great between deep cleans
No matter how hard you scrub the floors, a house doesn't feel clean until it smells good. This was the idea that FMCG giant Procter & Gamble used to turn its air freshener Febreze from a 'flop' into a billion-dollar brand in the late Noughties - after it initially struggled to find buyers. By scenting the originally odour-less spray - that was designed to eliminate bad smells - the firm saw a massive uptick in sales of Febreze as people incorporated it into their daily lives as the final step of their cleaning rituals. The pleasant scent felt like a reward for their effort - an aspect of human psychology that has fuelled the sales of air fresheners, disinfectants, candles, and diffusers alike while also leading many to come up with their own, free hacks to make homes smell amazing. For instance, UK-based cleaning influencer Carly Wood - who has over 50,000 followers - recently revealed her top secrets for a divine-smelling house in a clip as she confessed 'it's the biggest compliment for me'. And it all starts with the basics, with Carly advising homeowners to deal with their bins as promptly as possible because they 'stink very quickly'. Her next 'old-school' trick is to add a few drops of essential oil to the inside of your toilet tube rolls. This will release the scent every time the roll spins, and you can do this every three-four days to keep your loo smelling delightfully fresh. 2. Set of 3 Honey & Silk Aroma Oils £4.80 Shop Finally, Carly advised pouring your best-smelling disinfectant in the sink, followed by some boiling water, as the scent diffuses through your home. 3. Astonish Zesty Lemon Concentrated Disinfectant 300ml £1.20 Shop Elsewhere, popular 'cleanfluencer' Georgia - who co-hosts The Homebirds podcast - shared her most effective hacks to 'make your home smell BEAUTIFUL' on TikTok last week. Her first trick is to stick felt pads in your drawers and spritz your favourite perfume on it. 4. Argos Home Felt Gard 25mm Round Pads - 16 Pack £1.50 Shop Spraying crease releaser on your bedsheets and duvet covers will keep your bedroom smelling lovely for hours, she added, and popping a dryer sheet into your pillowcases before washing them is also incredibly effective. 5. Lenor Crease Releaser Spray Removes Creases in Fabric, £10.23 Shop 'The next time you find yourself mopping your bathroom, don't just stop at mopping the floor,' she continued. Georgia advised using a floor cleaner with a strong scent, like Astonish's Peony Bloom variant, to swab her bathrooms walls and ceiling as well. 'I kid you not, the smell lasts for days.' 7. Astonish's Peony Bloom floor cleaner £1.09 Shop Meanwhile, one of Australia's best-known home influencers, Chantel Mia, surprised her 1.6 million TikTok followers when she revealed she mopped the tiles in her bathroom using shaving cream to 'neutralise odours'. 8. Gillette Classic Sensitive Shave Foam 200ml £2 Shop In a separate video, she tested different hacks that make her house always smell good and shared the best budget-friendly tricks - including popping two tablespoons of vanilla extract in a baking dish and put it in the oven to 'bake' for a few minutes. 'Your home will smell like cookies,' she revealed. 9. Nielsen Massey Vanilla Extract £7 Shop The Melbourne-based mum also swears by dunking cotton balls in essential oils and placing them strategically around the house including under bin liners. For the tenth tip, it's worth looking into high quality room sprays to upgrade your cleaning routine with minimal effort. Co-founder of cleaning brand Preston Lane Preston Konrad states 'scent is half the battle. 'You know the feeling when you walk into a hotel and everything just smells clean? That's not bleach - it's intentional fragrance. I believe scent is one of the most powerful tools in your cleaning routine. Products that smell amazing instantly make your space feel fresher, even if it's not perfectly spotless.' Preston Lane has rolled out its range of innovative water-based room sprays made without no nasties imbued with scents that will transport you to a sun-soaked European holiday destination. Otherwise, Neom are known for their luxury home fragrances. If you'd like to whip up a DIY scent for your house, Chantel recommended boiling one sliced lemon, four sprigs of fresh rosemary, and one tablespoon of vanilla extract to create a refreshing scene. 'Allow to simmer to fill your home with fragrance,' Chantel wrote and carefully carried the pot of scented water around her home. 'Remember to keep topping up with water throughout the day.' TikTok users were thrilled with the insight, and one woman questioned how the leftovers should be used. 'Distilled water is a great room spray, or with 50/50 white vinegar and water you can make a multipurpose cleaner,' Chantel said. She also said the homemade scent last up to three full days, while a homemade spray would last a few months. 'Going to do that today, hopefully get rid of the foggy smell - all natural as well!' another person wrote in the comments of the video. 'I did this last night and it smelt like Williams Sonoma!' another said.
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi launches new NEOM and White Company candle dupes for up to £55 cheaper – exact date they're hitting stores
ALDI is launching a luxurious selection of home fragrances this week - including versions of NEOM and White Company candles, for a fraction of the price. Life can be incredibly stressful at times, so it's important to take some time to yourself to relax and unwind. 5 Wellness has become a growing trend in recent years, with influencers and celebrities making large amounts of cash for flogging candles and incense. Many wellness products can have hefty price tags, so for those who want to feel good without breaking the bank, Aldi has the perfect solution. Landing in stores on June 5th, the budget supermarket is launching a selection of "wellbeing inspired" fragrances, with prices starting at as little as £3.99. The collection includes premium candles, reed diffusers and essential oils, "with each scent crafted to help boost well-being". The three scents are 'Joyful', a combination of Neroli, Mimosa and Lemon, 'Peace', which features notes of lavender and jasmine, and 'Balance', which features a blend of rose, lime and black pepper. Aldi's Spa Candle is priced at £3.99, and has been compared to NEOM's Happiness Candle, which is priced at £38, making the budget offering £34 cheaper. The supermarket is also selling a pack of three essential oils for £3.39, a fraction of the price of NEOM's Happiness Essential Oil Blend, which is priced at £23. The bargain retailer is also selling a more premium selection of home fragrances, including a Premium Glass Candle for £9.99. This invigorating candle has been compared to The White Company Tuscan Grove Large Candle, which is priced at £65, making the Aldi candle £55 cheaper. The premium Aldi candles come in either Bergamot and Vanilla, Lemon & Neroli or Mint & White Tea. A closer look at Aldi's new Hotel Collection candles and diffusers The luxurious candles are part of Aldi's Specialbuys range, and can be found in the middle aisle of stores. Aldi launches new Specialbuys every Thursday and Sunday, and feature everything from beauty dupes to garden bargains. However, you'll have to be quick if you want to snap the lavish candles up, since as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone. More Aldi Specialbuys And the candles aren't the only bargains landing at the German discounter this week. When's the best time to shop at Aldi? WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy. For reduced items - when shops open Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick. A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates." That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens. Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's online shop finder tool. For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools. New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals. For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time. Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible Aldi has revealed 36 garden essential products, including Crocs dupes. Prices start at just £1.99 and go up to £19.99, with several top-shelf items for a fraction of the cost you'd pay at big-name stores. That includes Mini Pruning Shears, scanning at Aldi for just £3.99 — a whopping 65 per cent cheaper than Tesco's price. Shoppers can also snap up more luxurious items from the bargain chain, like Solar Marrakesh Crook Lanterns for £12.99 — around £17 less than similar ones at Scotts of Stow. Garden lovers after comfy outdoor footwear might find Aldi's Crocs dupe the perfect fit. The discount supermarket's Summer Clogs will be flying off the shelves for a mere £3.99.
