All Health & beauty articles
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AnalysisAre Estée Lauder’s struggles a sign the good times might be over for UK beauty retail?
As global cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies reported a fall in sales marked by a slowdown in prestige beauty sales, Retail Week explores if this should be a cause of concern for beauty retailers in the UK
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NewsTrinny London has announced the opening of its first permanent store
Pureplay beauty band, Trinny London has unveiled plans to open its first permanent store on King’s Road in Chelsea next month.
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NewsEstée Lauder CEO has announced retirement as sales and profits fall
Global cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies has reported a fall in sales and profit in the full year ending June 2024 as chief executive Fabrizio Freda announces his retirement.
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NewsHolland & Barrett has launched world’s first express DNA test service in stores
Holland & Barrett is exclusively trialling the world’s first express DNA test service at selected stores in the UK, offering customers on-the-spot genetic insights for skincare and improved sleep.
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NewsLush has returned to Covent Garden with new shop and spa experience
Lush has opened the doors to a new shop and spa experience as it returns to London’s Covent Garden after 11 years.
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NewsVictoria’s Secret has poached former Savage X Fenty boss as new CEO
US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret has named a new chief executive, effective from September.
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NewsAvon has filed for bankruptcy as it aims to offload millions in debt and lawsuits
Avon’s parent group, Avon Products, has filed for bankruptcy following mounting debt and lawsuits alleging talcum powder in its products causes cancer.
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AnalysisWorking from home: How many days do the UK’s biggest retailers allow?
As changes to hybrid working – whether through guidelines or rules – play out across much of the industry, Retail Week has compiled the in-office days from some of the biggest retailers in the UK
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NewsSephora has revealed the location for its seventh store in the UK
French cosmetics giant Sephora is expanding deeper into the UK and has announced its seventh store is due to open this winter.
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NewsLush staff are ‘devastated’ after rioters attack its Hull store
Lush said its staff were “devastated” after the retailer’s store in Hull was attacked by looters amid a wave of violent far-right riots taking place in the country.
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NewsRetail sales have ‘returned to growth’ as shoppers spend more on food
Retail sales have seen a boost in July as shoppers spent more on food, while clothing and health and beauty saw a “better month” due to warmer weather.
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NewsHolland & Barrett is investing millions in the latest crime-fighting technology
Exclusive: Holland & Barrett has invested heavily in new theft-protection technology across its store network to battle surging levels of retail crime, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisSpace race: Who is set to move in on Carpetright’s vacant stores?
The demise of Carpetright has left around 200 stores across the UK vacant and potentially up for grabs. Here are some of the retail names eyeing a portion of the empty units.
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DataRanking: The most productive department stores in the UK
To find out which department stores are firing on all cylinders, we’ve ranked their productivity by sales per employee.
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GalleryBoots has given its Edinburgh store a makeover to create 'the very best shopping experience'
Boots has unveiled its redesigned store on Princes Street, Edinburgh, featuring a brand new beauty hall and healthcare space with private consultation rooms.
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NewsBoots Advantage Card data will be used to develop new disease treatments
Health and beauty giant Boots will use data gathered through its Advantage Card loyalty scheme to enable companies to seek new treatments for illnesses.
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NewsDeliveroo has partnered with The Perfume Shop for rapid delivery
Deliveroo has partnered with The Perfume Shop, offering customers a selection of designer perfume brands for delivery in 25 minutes.
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NewsTHG is slashing 171 jobs as it orders all staff back to office five days a week
THG is set to cut 171 jobs across various departments as it puts an end to flexible working by calling staff back to the office for five days a week, starting from August 19, 2024.
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NewsSephora has delivered ‘exceptional’ growth but LVMH sales and profit take a hit
Sephora has delivered double-digit growth despite parent group LVMH seeing a fall in sales and profit in the six months to June 30, 2024.
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GalleryLush is opening a new Perfume Library in the heart of London
Lush is set to open a new Perfume Library concept store to highlight the health and beauty retailer’s extensive range of perfume and scents.