Malin+Goetz, a respected name in premium body care and home fragrances, has recently taken a significant step back by filing for administration in the UK and shuttering its seven London stores, a spokesperson revealed to The Business of Beauty.
The brand, owned by Manzanita Capital, will also be closing its UK head office, which unfortunately leads to 72 staff positions being eliminated. A representative for Malin+Goetz stated that this decision followed a thorough exploration of all possible alternatives. Requests for comments from Manzanita Capital went unanswered.
While online orders are currently on hold, customers can still find the brand’s offerings through select third-party retailers including John Lewis and Space NK, thanks to a new partnership with distributor Discovered Brands. “This structural change enables us to concentrate on our ecommerce and retail channels where our customers increasingly prefer to shop,” the spokesperson highlighted.
Founded in New York by Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz, Malin+Goetz made its debut in 2004 with six skincare products before branching into fragrances, body, and hair care. In 2015, the brand became part of UK-based private equity firm Manzanita Capital. It has established a presence in 44 countries worldwide.
The brand’s most recent London store, a permanent establishment in Soho, opened in November 2023. According to UK filings, co-founders Malin and Goetz parted ways with the brand in December 2023.
