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Boots sales rise as market share increases for 12th consecutive quarter
Boots has reported growth in both in-store and online sales in the three months ending February 29, 2024, as it delivered a retail market share growth for the 12th consecutive quarter.
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The Perfume Shop strengthens leadership with two new directors
The Perfume Shop has appointed Karen Harris and Laura Wilkinson to the newly created positions of customer director and online business director, respectively, as it looks to drive growth in both online and offline channels.
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Skincare brand Elemis to open first standalone store in London's West End
Skincare brand Elemis is set to open its first standalone store in Seven Dials this spring, strengthening its foothold as a “forerunner in providing premium skincare”.
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Store gallery: Inside Lush’s swampy Shrek themed pop-up
Lush has brought the city of Duloc from the famous Shrek films to the heart of Soho in London as it launches its new limited edition Shrek collection at a pop-up just in time for Easter.
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Analysis
Data: Sosandar and Superdrug smash ecommerce growth – find out how
The UK retailers winning at ecommerce, with the highest online sales growth for FY22, have been revealed in a new Retail Week report
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Holland & Barrett names new UK CEO as part of restructure
Holland & Barrett has named Anthony Houghton as its new chief executive for the UK and Ireland as part of its new operating model “to help further accelerate its growth and transformation strategy.”
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Interview
Rituals CEO on the retailer’s drive to ‘open one new store every working day’
Retail Week sits down with Rituals founder and chief executive Raymond Cloosterman to find out why he’s driving the brand to open a new store every working day this year, despite the downturn in luxury sales around the globe.
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Superdrug cosmetics price freeze celebrates highest market share
Superdrug is set to freeze prices on over 5,000 cosmetic products “as part of the business’s ongoing commitment to support shoppers, through the rising cost of living”.
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Holland & Barrett staff receive 'substantial' pay rise
Holland & Barrett is set to increase the hourly pay of store colleagues across the country by 9%, bringing the hourly base pay to 5% above the national living wage.
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Exclusive: Boots rolls out Klarna payments on app and website
Health and beauty giant Boots has rolled out the use of Klarna payments from today, Retail Week can reveal.
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Inside Liberty’s ‘first of its kind’ fragrance lounge
Luxury department store Liberty has opened doors to a “first-of-its-kind fragrance destination” in the heart of London.
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Interview
Q&A: Haircare brand Rehab co-founders on the need for industry innovation
Retail Week speaks to haircare brand Rehab about its story and growth, and the need for innovation to solve the issue of plastic packaging in the beauty industry
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Analysis
New John Lewis boss Peter Ruis on first steps to restoring retailer’s mojo
Staff at John Lewis Partnership may once again have missed out on their beloved bonus – for the second year in a row – but at least the famous retailer is back in the black.
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Exclusive: Next Beauty CEO exits after nearly five years
Next Beauty’s chief executive Amanda Scott has stepped down from her role at the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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Refy CEO Jenna Meek: 'We want to be the number-one brand in Sephora US'
Jenna Meek, chief executive and co-founder of beauty brand Refy, said they turned down a £15m contract to expand in the Middle East to refine and focus the business.
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Analysis
How issues around The Body Shop’s IP will shape its future
As The Body Shop’s woes deepen and one of its international businesses after another follows the UK arm into administration, Retail Week takes a look at what role the ownership of the retailer’s IP will play in shaping the brand’s future
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The Body Shop files for bankruptcy in US and Canada
The Body Shop’s US and Canadian arms have filed for bankruptcy despite being profitable after the beauty retailer’s UK business went into administration last month.
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HMV boss Doug Putman considers rescue bid for The Body Shop
HMV owner Doug Putman is reportedly mulling a bid to buy The Body Shop out of administration after its collapse in February just weeks after being taken over by Aurelius.
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Analysis
International Women’s Day 2024: how are retailers celebrating?
As the calendar flips to March 8, Retail Week shines the spotlight on what some retailers are doing to mark International Women’s Day (IWD).
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Boots orders staff back to office five days a week
Boots has ordered all its head office staff to return to the office five days a week, starting September 1.