All Health & beauty articles – Page 69
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GalleryStore of the week: Sephora unveils a vision of the future in San Francisco
It’s been a while since beauty specialist Sephora appeared in the UK, and then disappeared, but in the interim it has flourished elsewhere.
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NewsBoots UK reveals second-quarter sales rise after Christmas boost
Boots UK has revealed a 1.8% rise in second-quarter retail like-for-likes, but continues to face a “challenging” environment.
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NewsApril Fools' Day 2016: Were you duped by these retail wind-ups?
Retailers have launched a host of wild and wacky April Fools’ Day pranks to fool customers. Retail Week casts its eye over some of the best.
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NewsTesco swings the axe on Nutricentre health and wellbeing business
Tesco has called time on its Nutricentre health and wellbeing business, less than a year after swinging the axe on its senior team.
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VideoNever standing still – leading your business through constant change
Simon Roberts, executive vice-president of Walgreens Boots Alliance, on the enormous forces of change that are challenging retail business models.
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NewsChancellor urged to scrap link between business rates and RPI
Businesses are urging the Chancellor to reform business rates and stop basing the tax on the Retail Prices Index measure of inflation.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Personalised online marketplace My Beauty Matches
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week My Beauty Matches is in the spotlight.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy owner Celesio's ops director exits as digital boss sought
LloydsPharmacy owner Celesio UK is on the hunt for a new operations director and digital director as it looks to boost its online offer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG February Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales slowed in February as like-for-likes edged up 0.1%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsBoots owner eyes Australian expansion to capitalise on brand recognition
Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance is bidding to take the retailer to Australia to exploit “incredibly high” brand recognition in the country.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's and Walgreens Boots Alliance
Retail news round-up on March 4, 2016: Sainsbury's clarifies pre-conditions for Home Retail bid could be waived and Walgreens Boots Alliance eyes Australia.
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NewsThe Body Shop launches new loyalty scheme on redesigned mobile app
The Body Shop has redesigned its app to include a loyalty scheme as it refocuses its digital strategy to maximise mobile opportunities.
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NewsThe Hut Group boosts beauty presence with haircare brand deal
The Hut Group has boosted its presence in the beauty market by acquiring haircare brand Grow Gorgeous, according to reports.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hut Group and Amazon
Retail news round-up on February 24, 2016: The Hut Group snaps up haircare brand Grow Gorgeous, and Amazon starts selling own-label fashion brands.
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NewsThe Hut Group secures extra funding as sales and profits jump
Etailer The Hut Group has secured private funding of at least $200m (£138m) as is steps up its focus on acquisitions, according to reports.
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NewsThe Body Shop returns to ethical roots as fourth quarter like-for-likes slide
The Body Shop is launching a fresh ethics push after its boss pledged the retailer would become the world’s most sustainable business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading, Burberry and The Body Shop
Retail news round-up on February 10, 2016: Sunday trading shake-up, Burberry files lawsuit against JC Penney and The Body Shop's ethical vows.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG January Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales recorded a strong start to the year, as like-for-likes increased 2.6%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on EasyFoodstore, Superdrug and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on February 5, 2016: EasyFoodstore forced to shut after running out of stock, Superdrug agrees sexist pricing review and Rangers sends notice to end Sports Direct JV.
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NewsBoots forced to change prices after 'sexist' accusations over products
Boots has been forced to change the price of two of its own-brand products after being accused of “sexist pricing”.