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Keeping beauty retail compliant from shop floor to fire door
Italy’s leading cosmetics brand, trusted by beauty lovers across the UK high street.
About the client
KIKO
KIKO Milano is Italy’s leading professional cosmetics brand, offering a comprehensive range of cutting-edge makeup, skincare, and body treatments. With a presence across the UK’s high streets and shopping centres, KIKO is committed to delivering safe, effective, high-quality products designed to meet the beauty needs of women of every age.
The challenge
KIKO’s UK leadership team need a strong understanding of the brand’s operational environment in order to fully understand their requirements.
How Complisafe helped
Working closely with KIKO’s UK leadership team over several years, Complisafe has developed a deep understanding of the brand’s operational environment. This long-standing relationship allows us to take a targeted approach to risk management across their retail property portfolio – providing practical, proportionate guidance that keeps stores compliant without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Services delivered
Fire Risk Assessments
A Fire Risk Assessment is a careful look at your premises and the people who use them, from a fire prevention perspective.
In Person Training
Bespoke face to face training, configured for you by our trainers and delivered in a way that is relevant, engaging and genuinely enjoyable.
Online Training
Online learning provides fantastic flexibility and aids in arranging development opportunities far easier.
Workplace Risk Assessments
A Workplace Risk Assessment looks at significant hazards in the workplace, or the specific activity being assessed.
Client Testimonial
“Complisafe has become a trusted extension of our team. Their knowledge of our business means we can manage risk across our stores with real confidence.”
— KIKO Milano UK
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For advice on any of the topics above, contact Rob Anderson CMIOSH MIFSM on 0333 577 2700 or rob@complisafe.co.uk.
