Average monthly number of employees of Lush Cosmetics Limited worldwide 2013-2022

Lush Cosmetics is known for its ethically produced, cruelty-free cosmetics products sold at stores that lure customers with its distinct smell. The brand grew worlwide in size and turnover substantially particularly between 2012 and 2019. With that came a doubling of staff employed at Lush stores, going up to a monthly average of 12,548 people until the year 2019. Afterwards, these value started going down, probably also because of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the sector. However, as of 2022, the average monthly number of Lush's employees added up to 12,704.  

More stores, more locations, more staff

  Lush employees are stationed at Lush stores that operate in more than 20 countriess worldwide. Currently the UK, where Lush is headquartered, has the highest number of Lush stores in Europe. Lush has a large presence also outside of Europe, with countries like the United States and Japan. As of 2022, Japanese consumers had about 75 Lush stores at their disposal.   

Cosmetics retail employment in the UK

  Lush employees in the UK are among the growing number of people employed at retail stores specialized in the sales of cosmetics in the UK. Over the years, retail employment has generally risen and by 2019 reached its peak value at 92,000 in this sector.