All Health & beauty articles – Page 79
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop sales up 5% as Christmas Eve trumps Black Friday
The Fragrance Shop’s like-for-likes increased by 5% over the Christmas period after it benefited from last minute sales.
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NewsLush chief executive Andrew Gerrie bows out after 20 years
Lush boss Andrew Gerrie has left the business after 20 years at the helm of the retailer, known as much for its ethics as its bath bombs.
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NewsRetailers optimistic for 2015 and plan to increase investment levels
Retailers are optimistic about their prospects for 2015 and many predict increases in sales and plan to invest more, including in staffing.
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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NewsWalgreens shareholders approve £9.6bn Alliance Boots merger
Walgreens will complete the acquisition of Alliance Boots and subsequent merger tomorrow after receiving approval of its shareholders.
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NewsAlliance Boots and Walgreens merger to complete ahead of schedule
Alliance Boots and Walgreens’ merger is expected to complete by the end of the year, months ahead of expectations.
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NewsBargain hunters to spend £636m online on Christmas Day
Eight million online bargain hunters are expected to spend a record £636m on Christmas Day, up 25% on last year.
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Analysis2014 in review: The retail industry's highs and lows
2014 has been a year of flotations, fires and financial fumbles for retailers. Retail Week casts an eye back over the events that defined the past 12 months.
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NewsBoots wins approval for Nottingham Enterprise Zone property development
Alliance Boots has won approval for plans to develop land at its Nottingham premises to create new labs as well as homes and offices.
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NewsChristmas success rides on final days after shopping patterns skewed
Retailers are banking on a last-minute shopper rush for seasonal success after Black Friday disrupted shopping patterns in the golden quarter.
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AnalysisInfographic: Christmas spend and footfall to jump on December 23
Christmas spend is set to peak on December 23, with retailers expected to rake in £1.3bn in sales, according to Visa.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on inflation, the Co-op Bank and Scotland
Retail news round-up on December 17, 2014: UK inflation decelerates in November, the Co-op Bank fails stress test, and sales in Scotland fall.
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NewsJohn Lewis says systems 'stood up to challenge' of soaring Black Friday orders
John Lewis said its systems “stood up to the challenge” of unprecedented Black Friday online orders as sales rose last week.
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NewsAlliance Boots' Pessina to step up as interim head of Walgreens Alliance Boots
Stefano Pessina is to become boss of Walgreens Alliance Boots with Walgreens president Greg Wasson to retire when the businesses merge.
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AnalysisAnalysis: November Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Thanks to Black Friday, the BRC sales monitor reveals a strong performance in November, but some sectors continue to struggle.
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NewsAlliance Boots buys stake in Chinese pharmaceutical giant
Alliance Boots has completed the acquisition of a stake in one of China’s biggest pharmaceutical companies, Nanjing Pharmaceutical Company.
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NewsShoppers to spend less in January Sales after splashing out on Christmas
Shoppers are planning to spend less in the January Sales after splashing out during pre-Christmas extravaganzas including Black Friday.
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NewsVision Express snaps up Conlons Opticians for an undisclosed sum
Vision Express has further strengthened its foothold on the eyewear sector by acquiring Conlons Opticians for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsAlliance Boots acquires skincare brand Soap & Glory
Alliance Boots has acquired skincare brand Soap & Glory from founder and entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore.
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AnalysisAnalysis: October Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Like-for-likes were flat in October as warm weather and supermarket promotions hit sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.