George Hammer is a British beauty and hospitality entrepreneur, founder of the Urban Retreat brand with its flagship in Knightsbridge.
13 Facts About George Hammer
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George Hammer is chairman of the London School of Beauty and Makeup and chairs the UK's "Beauty Apprenticeship trailblazer".
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George Hammer was born to Polish immigrant parents in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
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George Hammer negotiated the UK rights for Aveda in 1993.
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Mister Mascara, Ruby and Millie, Tweezerman, Murad, Leighton Denny, Phillip Kingsley, Daniel Sandler Cosmetics and Joan Collins Beauty were other brands that George Hammer partnered and developed in the UK.
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George Hammer approached Joan Collins and together they created her 'Timeless Beauty' range.
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In 1999 George Hammer sold his Aveda distribution rights to Estee Lauder.
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In 2004 George Hammer opened the World's first "Haute Parfumerie" with parfumer Roja Dove to sensationalise perfumery retailing and in 2014 a Moroccan Hammam was opened within Urban Retreat in partnership with the Royal Mansour Hotel in Marakech.
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George Hammer appointed his daughter, Reena George Hammer, to managing Director of Urban Retreat in 2016.
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In 2009 George Hammer founded cosmetic brand 'all for eve' in honour and memory of his sister-in-law, Nadia, who died from ovarian cancer with all of its profits going to the cancer charity 'Eve Appeal'.
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George Hammer acquired a major stake in the 'London School of Beauty and Makeup' under Urban Retreat.
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In 1985 George Hammer married make up artist Ruby George Hammer; they later divorced in 1999.
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George Hammer sits on the strategic board of Habia and chairs the British Apprenticeship trailblazer for the Beauty Industry.