LUSH RETAIL LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2024
76Good
5.3vs last year
#2439 in UK
#47 in Healthcare And Wellbeing
#123 in South West

Company Information

Company Number
03084750
Registered Address
29 High Street, Poole, England, BH15 1AB
Status
Active
Employee Count
2,521
Turnover
£139,618,000
EBITDA
£8,079,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
27 July 1995
Nature of Business
47750 - Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores
Industries
Healthcare And Wellbeing,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
28 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
73%
31-60 Days
22%
After 60 Days
5%
Not Paid Within Terms31%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-04-22
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202422 Apr 20252571%20%9%42%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202422 Apr 20252873%22%5%31%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202321 Feb 20242578%17%5%26%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 20212579%17%4%31%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20202181%14%5%24%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201925 Jul 20192673%20%7%34%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201831 Jul 20184451%28%21%54%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The most frequently used payment terms for qualifying contracts are 30 days from the date of invoice.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Supplier disputes should be raised with a member of the Lush Retail Limited accounts team either via telephone or e-mail. If the issue can not be resolved the dispute with be escalated to the central legal team

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

LUSH RETAIL LIMITED is a British cosmetics retailer known for their handmade and sustainable products. They offer a wide range of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and bath products that are all made with natural and ethically sourced ingredients.

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. These include using minimal packaging, sourcing ingredients from sustainable and fair trade suppliers, and promoting recycling and ethical practices in their supply chain.

LUSH RETAIL LIMITED was founded in 1995 by Mark Constantine and Liz Weir, and currently has over 900 stores worldwide. Their registered office address is in Poole, Dorset, and their website is lush.com.

The company is known for its strong stance on animal rights, and all their products are cruelty-free and vegetarian, with many also being vegan. They also have a recycling program where customers can bring back their empty LUSH product containers to be recycled or reused.

In addition to their products, LUSH also offers a range of in-store experiences such as facemask demonstrations and perfume consultations. They also have a charity pot program where 100% of the proceeds from the sale of their Charity Pot lotion go towards supporting grassroots organizations.

Overall, LUSH RETAIL LIMITED is a socially and environmentally responsible company that offers high-quality and sustainable products. Their commitment to ethical and sustainable practices makes them a popular choice for consumers who value these principles.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,988,000
Net Worth
£28,581,000
Total Current Assets
£52,663,000
Total Current Liabilities
£22,995,000

Company Location