Summary
Mark Constantine, co-founder of Lush, embraces the idea of being "woke" and integrates activism into his company's philosophy. Lush has expanded globally with Constantine maintaining a focus on values-driven business practices, including social justice and environmental issues.
Key Facts
- Mark Constantine is the co-founder and chief executive of Lush, a global cosmetics company.
- Lush is known for its activism, focusing on issues like trans rights and police accountability.
- The company has 869 stores worldwide and an annual turnover of £690 million.
- Lush has taken strong positions in retail, such as closing stores to protest and shutting down social media accounts.
- Constantine believes business values should remain intact and opposes selling the company, citing Ben & Jerry's as an example.
- The company aims to make shopping a fun experience with spa treatments and parties.
- Constantine supports higher wages, viewing them as beneficial for the economy.
- In 2020, Lush admitted to underpaying workers in Australia by over $4 million.
