All Health & beauty articles – Page 72
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AnalysisAnalysis: CVS acquisition strategy drives first-quarter sales gains
US healthcare giant CVS posted rising sales during its first quarter as the acquisitions of Omnicare and Target pharmacies paid dividends.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise spurred by technology and furniture
John Lewis has reported a rise in sales for the 13th week of the year, with many categories across home, fashion and grocery delivering results.
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NewsSuperdrug runs open day for suppliers to drive health and wellbeing innovation
Superdrug is searching for the next big wellbeing brand by allowing health product suppliers to pitch their wares directly to the retailer.
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GalleryStore gallery: Dubai's Mall of the Emirates offers big shopping
The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai combines a wealth of stores in formats ranging from the mid-market to the most luxurious. John Ryan explores.
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NewsThe Hut Group profits jump 33% as international sales soar
The Hut Group has unveiled a 33% jump in full-year profits as international sales accounted for more than 50% of revenue for the first time.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Homebase, Target and Boots
Retail round-up on April 19, 2016: Wesfarmers to axe around 149 roles at Homebase, Target ups minimum wage to $10 an hour and Boots may face pharmacy watchdog.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales were flat in March while like-for-likes edged down 0.7%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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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.