British Beauty Week 2026: Inside the Business Impact Zone

21 Sep 2026

British Beauty Week returns this October, bringing the UK beauty industry together for a nationwide celebration exploring this year’s theme, The Impact of Beauty. Opening the two-week programme on Monday 12 October, the British Beauty Week Industry Day will bring together the people and businesses shaping the future of beauty. Alongside a programme of panel discussions, live demonstrations, brand activations and networking, 2026 will see the introduction of the Business Impact Zone: a new dedicated space designed to support businesses at every stage of growth.

A space for connection, advice and growth

The Business Impact Zone will create a dedicated hub for one-to-one conversations, practical advice and new business connections.

Sponsored by the UK Government, in partnership with Business Growth Service, the space will bring together specialists across investment, e-commerce, packaging innovation, content strategy, sustainability, social commerce, export and international growth.

Attendees can book dedicated sessions to explore the opportunities and challenges facing their businesses — whether that means securing early-stage investment, accelerating e-commerce growth, entering new international markets, developing a more sustainable business model or strengthening their content and social strategy. – wholesale opps for beauty salon owners

Explore the full list of participating businesses and organisations below and click through to book an appointment.

Please note: A valid ticket to the British Beauty Week Industry Day is required to access the Business Impact Zone. Any appointment booked without corresponding event admission will require the purchasing of a ticket at the door of the venue.

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Meet one-to-one with the businesses and organisations taking part in the Business Impact Zone. Select below to learn more and book your appointment.

YASO

YASO helps brands launch, scale and optimise in China through one AI-powered platform combining e-commerce operations, marketing and data analytics.

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Venrex

Venrex offers early-stage investment expertise, helping founders understand how to position their brands for funding and future growth.

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Unsociable

Unsociable helps brands grow on TikTok Shop through expert social commerce strategy and platform optimisation.

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UK Government Business Support: International Trade

Talk to the Department for Business, Innovation Science and Trade (BIST) international teams to discuss commercial opportunities and provide free support.

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UK Government Business Support: Growth & Export

Meet with experts in Retail and Digital Commerce and UK Export Finance, to receive practical support and advice on how to unlock growth opportunities at home and overseas.

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Too Good To Go

They built the world’s leading surplus marketplace and now they’re bringing that proven model to beauty. Meet the team and learn how to turn surplus stock into revenue.

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Toly

Learn about creating packaging solutions that enhance consumer experiences, accelerate speed to market and deliver measurable business value.

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Skin Rocks by Caroline Hirons

From skincare professionals and beauty businesses to industry insiders and skincare lovers, Skin Rocks Pro will talk all things skincare – from their clinically proven formulas and professional treatment offering to their approach to education, business support, and building results driven skincare businesses.

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Shellworks

Shellworks is the company behind VIVOMER – a non-toxic, microplastic-free packaging material that performs like plastic in use. Talk to the team about sustainable, plastic-free packaging for your brand.

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Rubicon Bridge

Rubicon Bridge helps brands navigate regulatory compliance, expand into new markets and scale e-commerce with expert guidance and technology-led solutions.

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Pattern

Pattern helps brands accelerate e-commerce growth across Amazon and other global marketplaces using proprietary technology, AI and data-driven optimisation.

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Boots Ignite

Boots Ignite is a beauty accelerator programme helping emerging, founder-led beauty and wellness brands scale into Boots, including boots.com and selected stores.

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BBCo Growth Program

The British Beauty Council Growth Program is a 12-month investment readiness program supporting promising UK beauty and wellness brands with tailored mentorship, industry connections and strategic support to prepare for institutional funding.

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