All Health & beauty articles – Page 106
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NewsOnline sales growth slows in February
Online sales rose 10% in February, the lowest annual growth rate since January 2010.
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NewsMinimum wage frozen for young people, adult rate to increase 1.8%
The national minimum wage for 16 to 20 year olds will be frozen next year to stimulate job creation for young people as the adult rate rises 1.8%.
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NewsHolland & Barrett advertises know-how
Holland & Barrett will launch a new ad campaign marketing its staff’s specialist knowledge as a unique selling point after it received a Government-backed accreditation for its staff training programme.
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NewsSuperdrug promotes lowest brand prices on the highstreet with new Superprice campaign
Superdrug will launch a price comparison campaign next week, promoting the lowest brand product prices on the high street in its stores.
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Schlecker to cut domestic store network
Struggling drugstore business Schlecker intends to cut its domestic store network from 5,410 to 3,000 shops, according to insolvency administrator Arndt Geiwitz.The retailer said it would discuss plans with its employees and their representatives before announcing which stores would be closed. It also intends to slash its logistics network from ...
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NewsNet-a-Porter to launch kidswear, home and beauty sites
Luxury etailer Net-a-Porter is to launch sites for kidswear, homewares and health and beauty.
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NewsFormer Play.com boss to run online pharmacy
Former Play.com boss Stuart Rowe has joined online pharmacy business Chemist Direct as its new chief executive.
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AnalysisWomen in senior management: Are there enough women on boards?
While retail is better than some industries, women still only make up a fraction of its senior management. Rebecca Thomson talks to some of the sector’s top female bosses and finds out how to tackle the issue.
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NewsJohn Lewis records flat sales week
Sales at John Lewis were flat last week after an early half-term the previous week.
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NewsBoots’ new £50m warehouse will enhance online profits
Delivery services to improve after health and beauty giant invests in Burton-on-Trent site.
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AnalysisPharmacy: What do retailers need to know?
Sainsbury’s new hospital pharmacy is emblematic of a wider push by grocers to expand their pharmacy offers.
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AnalysisRetail’s work record under fire
Retail’s role in helping young people into work is under fire amid accusations of exploitation and pressure to make people do unpaid work, but protesters miss the point, reports Alex Lawson.
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NewsBoots pulls out of government Work Programme
Alliance Boots will no longer offer unpaid work placements under a government scheme after it said it accidentally broke its own policy, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference 2012: What topics will be covered?
This year’s conference will give you the knowledge you need to compete today.
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NewsSuperdrug launches advanced skincare clinics
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug will launch skincare clinics instore, offering treatments such as laser hair removal, facial peels and fillers.
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NewsTesco online food sales to double in next five years
Grocery giant already close to controlling 50% of internet food sales.
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OpinionAttack on Tesco shows lack of respect for retail
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsSainsbury’s in NHS link-up
Sainsbury’s has opened its first pharmacy in a hospital this week near Middlesbrough.
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GalleryThe fabled Aesop
Skincare brand Aesop breaks the rules when it comes to standalone stores, but it is a success story. John Ryan reports.