Sephora to open first Scottish stores in July and August

The global beauty retailer Sephora will open its first stores in Scotland this summer, part of a broader UK expansion that includes two new boutique-style locations in London. The company announced that a store in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter will open on July 9, followed by a location in Glasgow’s Silverburn shopping centre on August 13.

These openings mark the brand’s entry into the Scottish market, three years after it launched its first UK store in London. The Scottish stores will offer Sephora UK exclusives and brands such as Rhode, Haus Labs, Makeup by Mario, Merit Beauty, InnBeauty Project, Tower 28, and Half Magic, which will be available in Scotland for the first time. The locations will also be among the first to feature Sephora’s new Beauty Scan technology, which uses an advanced lens to analyze a customer's skin for personalized product recommendations.

Sarah Boyd, Managing Director of Sephora UK, described the summer openings as a major milestone for the company. She said the retailer is excited to bring its unique beauty experience to more communities and give Scottish customers access to sought-after brands. The company stated its UK store openings are designed as...