All Health & beauty articles – Page 99
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NewsJohn Lewis to invest £57m in store refurbs over next two years
Department store John Lewis is to invest £32m in an “extensive” refurbishment programme across four shops in the next two years, including its flagship on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsDogs saved by watchdog
The UK isn’t called a nation of animal lovers for nothing, with both Boots and Morrisons attracting complaints for their Christmas ads this year.
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NewsBoots acquires 49% stake in its hearing care provider
Health and beauty retailer Boots UK has acquired a 49% stake in its hearing care provider David Ormerod Hearing Centres (DOHC).
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CVS purchases pharmacy chain Drogaria Onofre
US retailer CVS has purchased 44-store pharmacy chain Drogaria Onofre.CVS chief executive Larry Merlo said: “We view Brazil as an attractive market given that healthcare and pharmacy are expected to grow double digits for the next decade. It’s still a highly fragmented market, so we see nice opportunity to grow ...
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AnalysisProfile: Tesco - the UK’s largest retailer
The retail landscape has rarely been as turbulent as it is now, and with further economic uncertainty predicted understanding what is happening with the big retailers has never been more important.
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NewsThe Body Shop generates 9.1% profit jump in 2012 with brand revamp
The Body Shop generated a 9.1% increase in group operating profit to €77.5m (£66.6m) last year when it revamped the brand and stores.
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NewsThe Hut Group to launch websites with Elle publisher Hearst Magazines
Publishers of Elle and Cosmopolitan Hearst Magazines UK has partnered with etailers The Hut Group to create a transactional website for its publications.
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AnalysisSites: John Lewis Vs Boots
Trenton Moss, Chief executive of Webcredible, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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NewsNew Superdrug TV advert to focus on customer service
Superdrug will launch a new TV advert on Thursday starring its own store staff as it promotes its customer service in a move away from its previous celebrity-led campaigns.
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InterviewQ&A: The Perfume Shop, managing director, Jo Walker
Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop posted a 2.5% jump in like-for-like sales across its Christmas trading period. Managing director Jo Walker talks about its plans for the year ahead.
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NewsRetail sales growth slows in January, CBI reports
Retail sales volumes increased at a better than expected rate in January driven by “strong” growth in the grocery sector, but the pace of growth slowed.
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NewsIan Cheshire and Lord Wolfson back Prime Minister on Europe
Retailers including Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire and Next boss Lord Wolfson have welcomed David Cameron’s pledge to hold an in-out referendum on Europe.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop appoints new brand and marketing boss
The Perfume Shop has promoted Michelle D’vaz to the position of brand and marketing manager to lead its advertising strategy.
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NewsMobile drives The Perfume Shop's festive sales growth
The Perfume Shop delivered a 2.4% jump in like-for-likes sales for the Christmas trading period, as sales via mobile devices rocketed 367% due to m-commerce improvements.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop delivers 4% Christmas like-for-like sales jump
Beauty retailer The Fragrance Shop posted a 4% jump in like-for-likes over the Christmas period, as it posted a total sales rise of 14.2%, while maintaining margins.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Top 10 UK retailers revealed
The retail landscape has rarely been as turbulent as it is now, and with further economic uncertainty predicted understanding what is happening with the big retailers has never been more important. Here, Retail Week reveals the UK’s top 10 retailers.
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NewsSuperdrug drops celebrity ads as it switches marketing focus to service
Superdrug is dropping Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page from its ads as its switches marketing focus to customer service after delivering a stellar Christmas.
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NewsSuperdrug unveils premium B brand
Superdrug is to launch a premium skincare and make-up brand as it seeks to offer customers more quality products at accessible prices.
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NewsFood price inflation eases
Food price inflation fell in December as a result of competition in the grocery sector and easing commodity prices.
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NewsChristmas retail like-for-likes edge up 0.3%
Retailers are preparing for a flat trading year after like-for-like sales edged up just 0.3% in the critical December trading period, against a 2.2% increase in the same month the previous year.