All Health & beauty articles – Page 109
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NewsGovernment criticised for lack of ambition on Portas Review
The British Retail Consortium has slammed the Government for “its lack of bold vision” in executing Mary Portas’ plan to revitalise British high streets.
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NewsGovernment launches Portas Plus plans to rescue failing high streets
The Government has pledged almost £13m to save suffering high streets as it is this morning expected to accept the “vast majority” of recommendations made by the Portas Review.
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NewsSuperdrug gives key London stores an Olympics makeover
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug says it is transforming 21 of its London stores in time for the Olympics in July.
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Drugstore operator CVS plans 25 Beauty 360 store closures
Drugstore operator CVS plans to close all 25 stores of its fledgling beauty business Beauty 360 by May 19. The Beauty 360 ecommerce business will also cease operations on the same date.CVS director of public relations Erin Pensa said the company “has made the decision to refocus our efforts on ...
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NewsLily Cole to front Body Shop campaign as new format is unveiled
The Body Shop has unveiled model Lily Cole as its new brand ambassador as it launches a new store concept.
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NewsRetailers divided over Sunday trading
The relaxation of Sunday trading laws for the Olympics has split opinion among some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
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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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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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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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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.