Space NK (formerly known as Space NK Apothecary) is a British retailer specializing in personal care and beauty products.[1]
History
The company was founded in 1991 and originally named Space NK Apothecary (stylised as (SPACE.NK.apothecary), by Nicky Kinnaird, with the first store opening in Neal's Yard in 1993.[2] Space NK became a Manzanita company in 2002, and as of August 2021, the brand has 76 stores across the UK and Ireland.[3]
In 2020, Space NK repositioned its US business into Wholesale+; a fully serviced wholesale model offering prestige skin, hair and make-up brands across over 50 Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's stores. In August 2021, Space NK launched in Canada with HBC on line and in selected stores.[4][5]
In November 2024, Space NK warned customers of a social media scam which saw fraudsters creating false advertisements claiming to sell its £250 advent calendar for just £28.99.[6]
In July 2025, Space NK was acquired by US retailer Ulta Beauty.[7]
Products
Space NK offers a range of products, including skincare, cosmetics and gadgets. This selection comprises over 130 brands including Drunk Elephant, NARS, Charlotte Tilbury and Diptyque as well as a host of exclusive brands such as Boy Smells and Rose Inc.
External links
References
- SEPHORA VS SPACE NK: THE BATTLE FOR BRITISH BEAUTY RETAIL HEATS UP^
- About Space NK Space NK, retrieved 3 December 2020^
- Space NK, London^
- Store Locator Space NK, retrieved 20 February 2014^
- Manzanita Capital Portfolio Manzanita Capital, retrieved 15 May 2025^
- Advent calendars: Warning over scam ads for luxury products BBC News, 2024-11-05, retrieved 2024-11-06^
- Sophie Rae. Ulta Beauty Acquires Space NK BeautyNewsDaily, 2025-07-10, retrieved 2025-07-10^