KTDS Global
KTDS Global takes skincare, cosmetics and fragrance brands into the UK market, from compliance and warehousing to buyer introductions at retailers including Boots, Superdrug, John Lewis and Debenhams, and runs the launch that makes the listing land.
Brands we work with
How it works
Your products have to meet UK rules before a buyer will talk to you. We provide compliance and Responsible Person support.
Stock needs a UK home before it can reach a shelf. We arrange warehousing and fulfilment.
We prepare the buyer presentation with you. Then we introduce your brand to UK retail and ecommerce buyers.
A listing needs people to know the brand is there. We run the launch: events, creator campaigns, social and paid.
Case study
DRESS Cosmeetics is a luxury skincare brand from Milan. The range is three concentrated essentials, the Essential Lotion, Serum and Cream, with the Silk D application tool, a Body Senses Collection and the 3D-printed Beauty Box.
KTDS Global is supporting its UK market entry: retailer and ecommerce introductions, buyer engagement, brand development, influencer activity and the launch campaign.
Buyer conversations are progressing across UK retail and ecommerce. The launch campaign runs alongside them.
See the work →Who it is for
For beauty and fragrance brands from Korea, Italy, Dubai, France, Spain, Japan and the USA that want to enter the UK.
Who you deal with
Kirk Thomason founded KTDS Global in Manchester. He works the show floors at Esxence Milan, Tones of Beauty, K-Beauty Expo Korea and TFWA Cannes, and speaks to the buyers himself.
Behind him is a database of 3,500 leading influencers, press and buyers. Direct 2 Client: no account managers between you and Kirk.
About Kirk →After the listing
Once the brand is in, the same team keeps it in front of UK customers.
In her words
“Can Do, Will Do” perfectly sums up Kirk Thomason. Energetic, professional, and exceptionally well-connected, Kirk brings a true 360-degree approach to every project. A natural problem solver, he says “yes” where others say “no” and consistently finds creative ways to deliver results. Reliable, resourceful, and endlessly adaptable, Kirk has an incredible ability to turn ideas into reality and make things happen against all odds. I cannot recommend Kirk highly enough. If you think something can’t be done, speak to Kirk, he’ll find a way to make it happen.
Valerie Kaminov Founder & MD, International Luxury Brand Consultancy · BeautyWorld judge Ready to talk?
A short call about your product and where you want it sold in the UK.
