All Health & beauty articles – Page 40
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NewsITV to trial shoppable TV with Love Island and Boots
ITV has partnered with Boots to launch its first foray into shoppable television, starting with reality show Love Island.
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Opinion‘New retail is thriving, but many physical stores face a long haul back’
In the midst of the current uncertainty, it is inevitable that people dwell on the negatives caused by the pandemic and Brexit, but are blind to the fact that some parts of retail are thriving. It’s just not happening everywhere and to everyone.
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NewsExclusive: Holland & Barrett boss Steve Willett to step down
Holland & Barrett chief executive Steve Willett is set to exit the retailer just a year after being appointed, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBoots sales rise as Walgreens upgrades profit forecast following strong third quarter
Boots has had a jump in third-quarter sales while parent group Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has upgraded its profit forecast, buoyed by pharmacy sales and administrating Covid-19 vaccinations.
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AnalysisRevving up: How forecourts are setting a new direction in travel retail
The rise of the staycation, localism and increased use of electric vehicles are set to transform how shoppers use forecourts. How are retailers and operators looking to respond?
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NewsBoots launches new Online Doctor service
Boots has launched an online consultation service for customers that will address 45 non-urgent health conditions.
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NewsHarrods to open H beauty stores in Edinburgh, Bristol and Newcastle
Harrods is set to open three new H beauty stores across the UK following the successful launch of the new format last year.
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NewsDebenhams targets high street return as owner Boohoo bids to woo beauty brands
Debenhams is plotting a return to the high street under new owner Boohoo as it attempts to strike deals with major beauty brands.
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AnalysisRevealed: The secrets of successful store managers
Retail Week’s latest report delves into what makes an exceptional store manager and the role they play in empowering frontline staff to deliver outstanding service.
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NewsData: Sharpest online sales fall on record as restrictions ease
Online sales recorded their biggest drop in volume ever last month, though online spending remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsTycoon Ashley’s former lieutenant takes top role at Revolution Beauty
Dave Forsey, Frasers tycoon Mike Ashley’s former right-hand man, has re-emerged as managing director of Revolution Beauty.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lush and Watches of Switzerland on nailing international expansion
‘Non-essential’ UK retailers have had a bruising year and many of those that have proved most resilient have relied on international markets to bolster growth in 2020. Should more businesses look to do the same in 2021 and beyond?
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NewsOnline sales growth slows following non-essential retail reopening
Online retail sales reported positive growth in April despite the easing of restrictions, although sales did decline on a month-by-month basis.
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NewsThe Hut Group secures £1.6bn funding as it pens deal with SoftBank
THG (formerly the Hut Group) has signed a deal with Japanese conglomerate SoftBank to receive $2.3bn (£1.6bn) in investment.
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AnalysisFuture of the flagship: Finding its place and purpose in a post-Covid world
Has the flagship store changed for good? Retail Week considers its role in the retail landscape of tomorrow
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NewsZara to launch first ever beauty collection with inclusivity at heart
Zara has announced plans to launch its own beauty range both in-store and online from May 12.
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NewsThe Hut gobbles up snacks specialist in £43m deal
Online giant The Hut Group (THG) is to acquire healthy snack bar business Brighter Foods, strengthening its presence in a high-growth category.
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Opinion‘Amazon’s shift from convenience to experience is warning shot to retail’
It is a topic that has become a regular fixture of boardroom conversations over the past decade.
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NewsFeelunique swings into profit off the back of strong sales
Pureplay beauty brand Feelunique has posted its first annual profit off the back of strong sales and customer growth.
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GalleryFirst look: Amazon’s first-ever hairdressing salon concept to launch in London
US tech giant Amazon is set to open its first-ever Amazon Salon in east London, trialling some of its newest technology and stocking products from its new dot-com beauty hub.