All Health & beauty articles – Page 119

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    First DocMorris pharmacy opens in Italy

    2010-07-21T13:41:00Z

    The first DocMorris pharmacy has opened in Italy, in Milan, as German healthcare and pharmaceutical business Celesio pushes ahead with internationalisation of its pharmacy banner. Celesio is planning to open more test pharmacies in Italy in the near future.Celesio has been present in the Italian wholesale market and pharmacy market ...

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    Trinity Leeds work to resume in August

    2010-07-21T08:54:00Z

    Shopping centre Trinity Leeds has been given the go ahead by developers Land Securites, which has said it expects work to resume on site next month, in preparation for opening in spring 2013.

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    The Body Shop first half like-for-likes up 0.2%

    2010-07-13T09:02:00Z

    The Body Shop has reported like-for-like sales up 0.2% in the first half of 2010, but slipped in the second quarter 0.1%.

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    Superdrug plans new focus on own brand

    2010-07-09T00:00:00Z

    Superdrug is to push its own-brand and exclusive ranges after reporting it has reduced its losses in its full-year accounts to December 26, 2009.

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    Fragrance Shop on better footing as new management drives sales

    2010-07-09T00:00:00Z

    The Fragrance Shop has reported EBITDA of £5.1m and like-for-like sales up 9.2% in the year to March 10 as cost savings across the business led to a stronger year for the speciality chain.

  • News

    LVMH to acquire 70% of Brazil’s Sack’s

    2010-07-07T16:09:00Z

    France-based luxury and specialty retail group LVMH is to acquire a 70% stake in Sack’s, a leading online retailer of fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries in Brazil.The operation will form part of the group’s beauty store operation, Sephora, and the acquisition will mark Sephora’s entry into the Brazilian market.Sephora is expected ...

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    Superdrug reduces full-year losses

    2010-07-05T09:44:00Z

    Superdrug has reduced its losses in the full year to December 26, 2009, by improving margins and reducing operating costs.

  • News

    Walgreens Q3 sales up 6.1%

    2010-07-01T09:43:00Z

    Drugstore operator Walgreens has reported $463m (£307m) net earnings for the third quarter ended May 31, down from $522m (£346.5m) in the same period of last year. Third-quarter sales increased 6.1% to a record $17.2bn (£11.41bn). Total sales in comparable stores increased 0.7%, while like-for-like store front-end sales increased 0.1%.Front-end ...

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    Sa Sa profit up 20.6%

    2010-07-01T09:33:00Z

    Asian beauty retailer Sa Sa reported group turnover for the year ended March 31 rising 13.9% to HK$4.11bn (£350.7m). The group’s profit for the year grew 20.6% to HK$381.1m (£32.5m).In Hong Kong and Macau, the group’s turnover increased 10.3% to HK$3.29bn (£280.8m). Sales in mainland China market increased 61.3% while ...

  • News

    Celesio and Phoenix merging

    2010-06-24T12:01:00Z

    Pharmaceuticals retailers Celesio and Phoenix said they are merging their activities, making the new joint venture company number two in terms of sales in the Dutch pharmacy market.The new company will have 115 own pharmacies and about 40 franchised shops. It will have 1,600 employees after the merger and generate ...

  • News

    CVS Caremark and Walgreens still working together

    2010-06-24T12:00:00Z

    Following a very public spat last week, CVS Caremark and Walgreens have reached an agreement whereby Walgreens will continue participating in CVS’s Caremark pharmacy benefit management national retail network for existing, new and renewal plans.The companies are not disclosing the financial terms of the new contract.

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    The Hut launches men’s grooming site Washbag.com

    2010-06-23T08:22:00Z

    Online retail the Hut Group has launched a dedicated male beauty site Washbag.com.

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    Boots to open nurse-led clinics and may bid for NHS services

    2010-06-21T09:17:00Z

    Health and beauty giant Alliance Boots may provide NHS care through its chain of high street chemists’ stores.

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    Analysis

    Stefano Pessina

    2010-06-18T00:00:00Z

    Executive chairman, Alliance Boots

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    Gallery

    Avery Fine Perfumery, Mayfair

    2010-06-18T00:00:00Z

    Now, the newly launched Avery Fine Perfumery in posh Mayfair adds a new dimension to interactive windows with a shop that provides a “spritz” (their words, not mine) of scent as you pass close to the window.

  • Analysis

    Andy Hornby

    2010-06-18T00:00:00Z

    Chief executive, Alliance Boots

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    Analysis

    Alex Gourlay

    2010-06-18T00:00:00Z

    Chief executive, Alliance Boots

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    Co-op share payout tops £50.4m

    2010-06-17T08:50:00Z

    The Co-operative is to pay out £50.4m to its members in a share payout.

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    Boots to trial contactless payment

    2010-06-16T16:28:00Z

    Boots UK has become the first major retailer to trial MasterCard’s Tap & Go contact less payment.