All Health & beauty articles – Page 128
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OpinionA well deserved second chance?
Should people be given a second chance in business? Some lessons from the comebacks by George Davies and Andy Hornby
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NewsPerfume Shop pricing helps fend off recession
AS Watson-owned The Perfume Shop has said it is “well positioned” in the recession as it seeks to raise awareness of its value-priced offer.
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NewsHolland & Barrett's merger with Julian Graves provisionally cleared
Holland & Barrett’s acquisition of rival Julian Graves has been provisionally cleared by the Competition Commission.
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Celesio’s acquisition of a majority stake in Pharmexx has been approved
The European Commission’s antitrust panel has approved German pharmacy giant Celesio’s acquisition of a majority stake in Pharmexx.Celesio revealed in March its intentions to increase its shareholding in the company from 30 per cent to 65 per cent. Pharmexx provides marketing and sales solutions to pharmaceutical and biotech companies.The deal ...
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NewsCrabtree & Evelyn files for bankruptcy protection in the US
The US arm of Crabtree & Evelyn has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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NewsBoots UK severs ties with ethical body
Boots UK has ended its membership of ethical trading standards body the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), prompting criticism from the organisation.
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NewsEstée Lauder redesigns website
Beauty brand Estée Lauder has redesigned its website, adding tools and content in an attempt to match the service experience customers get from one of its department store counters.
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NewsSuperdrug hiring of Steve Jebson fuels ‘son of Woolies’ doubts
Former Woolworths commercial director Steve Jebson has been appointed to the same role at Superdrug, the health and beauty giant owned by AS Watson.
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Perfume Shop relocates second warehouse
The Perfume Shop has moved its second warehouse from Maidenhead to Dunstable to aid growth.
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NewsStefano Pessina defends Andy Hornby hiring as key to Alliance Boots progress
Stefano Pessina has said that Alliance Boots’ 115,000 staff should not be concerned at the appointment of Andy Hornby as group chief executive, despite his association with the HBoS shipwreck.
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Dm Drogerie Markt to double its Czech Republic stores
German pharmaceuticals chain Dm Drogerie Markt wants to double the 155 stores it has in the Czech Republic. The retailer’s founder and co-owner Götz Werner said he plans to open 20 stores this year. The Czech Republic arm is owned by Dm Austria, which oversees expansion outside Germany.The move follows ...
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NewsAndy Hornby set to earn more than £1m at Boots
Andy Hornby is set to earn more that £1m a year as Alliance Boots chief executive.
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NewsProduct of the Year logo recognised by half of UK consumers
The Product of the Year logo has experienced a “dramatic” rise in awareness levels among UK consumers.
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NewsMay like-for-like sales hold up
Retail sales dipped again in May, after growing in March and April.
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AnalysisScott Wheway is embracing the challenge at Best Buy
The former Boots man has taken his time to find the right role but is relishing the challenge of Best Buy. George MacDonald reports.
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NewsMay food inflation falls to lowest level this year
Shop price inflation growth has slowed to 1.3 per cent in May, from 1.4 per cent in April.
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NewsWales and Southwest footfall shows sharpest decline
Wales and the Southwest have experienced the biggest fall in footfall numbers in the UK.
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NewsRecession has 'dramatically' changed spending habits
The recession has caused “dramatic” changes in the way consumers spend their money, according to Experian’s Insight Report.
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NewsVision Express refines targeted marketing with SPSS analytics tool
Vision Express is set to improve the effectiveness of its marketing communications with the introduction of a marketing analytics tool from SPSS.