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Celebrating THG's 20th Birthday fills me with pride and gratitude, as it’s a journey that has been a huge part of my life for 18 years. Reflecting, I’m reminded of the memories, lessons, and incredible people who have been a huge influence in my career to date. Working at THG has taught me the importance of never settling and always pushing beyond any self-imposed limits. The culture here continues to encourage innovation and self-belief, driving us to be brave in our approach. The backing from the business and belief in myself has remained throughout various layers of management, giving me continued confidence to push myself, my career, and the teams around me…. there’s much more to come! There’s been so many incredible memories! One of my favorite memories was the launch of the first Nintendo Wii, back in one of our old offices. The sales rate was unprecedented, and the energy in the office was electric. We had a human chain stretching from the top of the office to the backdoor, where our couriers worked tirelessly to keep up with the demand, as did we. It was testament to the team's collaborative spirit and resilience, seeing how everybody worked for each other and mucked in, with pride for the business shining through. We even helped Ben Hardcastle became a temporary legend, riding high on the commissions (As you can see in Pic 8) 😊. These values remain today, with a much larger team 😊. I’ve been fortunate to be part of exceptional teams over the past 19 years! Developing the CPG category within Ingenuity remains integral to my position, nurturing a culture and drive that now thrives with over 100 passionate individuals, and many strategic client partnerships that continue to scale. I’ve had many highlights throughout the years! Last year we picked up the Team of the Year award, and I was humbled to receive the Employee of the Year award for Ingenuity, which was a real highlight to see the recognition from the business continue after 18 years, and the value that this brought to our team. I owe a great deal of gratitude to Matthew Moulding and John Gallemore for giving me a chance 19 years ago. I’ve continued to learn and be inspired by both, as well as  many other individuals over the years and still to this day, such as Richard Ward, Hannah Pym, Liz Deverell-Smith, Naomi Wright, Alistair Crane, Darren Rajanah, Jon Parton, Pete Preston, Adam Knappy, Mark Foster, Tom Killeen, Mohammad Ali Shahadat , Michael Holden (the list goes on), and of course, the entire CPG crew and leadership. The last 20 years have gone in a heartbeat! Here’s to the next 20 years of successes at THG, and for many individuals that will play a part in our continued journey together. #20Years20Stories #WeAreTHG #THG20

My THG journey began as a Lifeguard in 2019 at the age of 16, from which my passion for fitness quickly progressed me into the role of a Fitness Instructor in 2021. I became a Brand Ambassador in 2023 and in that same year I was recognised for my dedication to the company with a nomination for Employee of the Year (THG) and Unsung Superstar 2023 (HCC). This year, I have been honoured to receive the Ambition Award, one of THG's core values. After two years as a Fitness Instructor, I recently took the leap into becoming a self-employed Personal Trainer. Whilst still wanting to maintain my connection with THG, I also embraced a part-time role as an Events & Activations Executive. Today, after five years with THG, I can genuinely say I love every moment. THG has provided me with countless opportunities; from buying my first car to planning to buy a house this year, THG has been there every step of the way, and I am grateful for the support and growth I've experienced as part of this company. Happy 20th Birthday, THG! Thank you for the incredible journey and the many opportunities you've provided. Here's to many more years of success and impact! #20Years20Stories #WeAreTHG #THG20

With polling day finally here, City AM will bring you all the latest news and developments from when polls close at 10pm tonight through to when the next UK Prime Minister is confirmed on Friday. Keep up to date with the live blog here - https://lnkd.in/ebR486gE The live blog will also include reaction from across the city of London and beyond to the General Election, as well as showcasing the best articles City AM produce overnight as the results come in.

Over the next few weeks, our people are joining in the birthday celebrations by sharing some of their favourite moments from the past two decades. Look out for #20Years20Stories on our socials to learn more about life at THG through the years. #20YearsOfTHG #THG20 #WeAreTHG

20 years ago today, everything changed for me and those around me. On 1 July 2004 THG's journey began when we launched our first website, thehut.com, selling CDs, DVDs & Games. Despite all the excitement in the build-up to launch, disappointment was quick to arrive. The lack of any sales on the first day was ominous, with John Gallemore rightly voicing his concerns. John, like me, had remortgaged his house to support an idea I’d had about building an online business. Neither of us knew anything about CDs/DVDs, tech or online, and we looked set to pay the price. The pressure was on. We didn’t have Google ads at launch, the focus was just getting live. But we still thought people would find our new website and we’d get some sales. Oh, if only it was that easy…. We had Google ads up and running after a few days, and the sales trickled in – but at a cost! The ads were costing more than our product margins, and so each sale was loss making. FFS! John had backed me with everything he had, and it was blatantly obvious that both the idea and business plan were “pants”: 1.  We’d no scale and so our margins were tiny 2.  With no margins, we couldn’t afford marketing 3.  The tech provider charged us fortunes for just breathing 4. We'd very little cash Being in a fight for survival just days after launch was a sickening feeling. We’d no option but to pivot fast, and so pivot we did. Firstly, we recruited 2 developers, fed them pizza & coffee, and left them to build us an inhouse platform. In 2004, barely anyone had a website and so we called every UK retailer to see if we could launch them online, using the tech we were soon to launch. Incredibly, despite being a brand-new company, with no track record and only a handful of staff, Asda agreed we could launch them online with an entertainment range. This was divine intervention 😇 Within 12 months of starting, things were changing. We’d built our own tech from scratch (the birth of THG Ingenuity), launched a major UK grocer online and had scale in the Entertainment industry. While stress and pain never seemed too far away, at least we’d found a path to survival.   20 years is a long time and yet it’s flown by. Even though THG now has £2bn of Sales and thousands of staff across the world, the feeling of fighting for survival is engrained in our culture. John always plays down his role at THG, but I can tell you he’s been critical from the get-go. I couldn’t have picked a better human to partner with through the years, riding the highs and lows of building THG. I admire John as a man - his integrity, passion and morals are second to none. I've relied on his loyalty far too many times, knowing he's the man to step up in any difficult situation. While John paid off that mortgage a long time ago, he still wears that pained look to work every day that makes me nervous 🤣 I wouldn’t have wanted to take this journey with anyone else. Thank you John 🙏 #20Years #Birthday #Pivots

It's our birthday!   This month marks 20 years since our CEO, Matthew Moulding, founded THG, and we're spending the next 4-weeks celebrating.   In that time we've grown from a small start-up based in the heart of Cheshire to a global industry leader. From building our own ecommerce platform that enables brands to unlock their online and omnichannel potential to opening offices all over the world, we've managed to squeeze a lot into the past two decades.   Here's to the next 20 years!   Keep an eye on our socials to find out how we're celebrating 🎈🎂   #THG20 #WeAreTHG

"𝐴 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓-𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒." - Keely Gough, Managing Director at LOOKFANTASTIC.   We are thrilled to announce that our long-term relationship with Molly-Mae Hague has entered a new era leveraging her experience as an ambassador to build an even deeper partnership.   LOOKFANTASTIC and Molly-Mae share a commitment to providing a real and uncomplicated approach to beauty. In an industry that can sometimes feel overly polished and unattainable, this partnership celebrates authentic connection and genuine product experiences.

We're pleased to share our first ever THG LABS Trends Report. As the trusted UK product development and cosmetics manufacturing partner for world-leading beauty brands, we specialise in creating award-winning skincare, haircare, suncare and bodycare. In this report, our expert Product Innovation team unveil the latest insights and innovations reshaping the sunless tanning category: 🔥 Emerging trends & consumer preferences 🌿 Ingredient themes & technologies 📈 Market insights & growth opportunities 🧪Recommendations for NPD We hope you find it an interesting read. Be great to know what you think! Follow the link to read the report and learn more about how to give your product range a glow up: ☀️ https://lnkd.in/eQQhHRM3 ☀️  

Today we announce our partnership with Frasers Group The partnership includes their adoption of our THG Ingenuity platform alongside courier management services and re-platforming of their Australian fulfilment and logistics through THG Fulfil. It also includes the sale of our portfolio of luxury goods websites, which will continue to be supported by THG Ingenuity across technology, digital marketing and fulfilment. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eEtiTCf2

Collaboration is key here at THG, and our employee networks are testament to this. Yesterday, the Neurodivergent network came together with the THG Pride Collective to celebrate Autistic Pride Day. Talking about the links between the two communities and the topics of 'pride'. Hannah Maines - Network Lead for the Neuordivergent Network, shares her top tips for celebrating Autistic Pride Day: ◾ Education is key – take some time to learn something new about Autism. ◾ Start the discussion – talk about Autism and ask questions. ◾ Celebrate – Neurodiversity is not just about awareness and education, but also about celebration.