All Health & beauty articles
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NewsJoybuy promises deals bonanza as it launches ‘summer Black Friday’
New UK retail arrival Joybuy is to hold a ‘summer Black Friday’ promotion that is expected to win trade as consumers hit by the high cost of living splash out on bargains.
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Opinion‘Pessina poised to be kingmaker once again as Boots holds sale talks’
As Alex Baldock prepares to take the helm of the famous retailer, it could be all change on the ownership front; and that will be up to wily entrepreneur Stefano Pessina, says George MacDonald
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NewsLVMH chief information officer says Agentic AI is the ‘future of sales’
The chief information officer of luxury retail group LVMH has said he believes agentic AI is the “future of sales” and will transform the customer experience.
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Opinion‘As boundaries collapse, retailers and brands face a challenge’
The rise of social commerce, livestream shopping and creator-led retail experiences signals something bigger than the launch of a few new formats or platforms. It reflects a broader shift towards cultural commerce, believes Publicis’ Steve Ricketts
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NewsBoots in talks with potential buyers at $10bn valuation
Health and beauty giant Boots has held talks with potential suitors over a sale which could value the retailer at as much as $10bn.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: Sunny weather boosts online shopping?
The new BRC numbers suggest retail sales grew faster than inflation in May, with year-on-year growth in non-food online sales hitting its highest rate since December, 2024
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NewsSephora to open four new UK stores this year
Sephora has confirmed plans to open four new stores this summer as part of the brand’s broader retail strategy to open in “all corners of the UK”.
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NewsDebenhams Group partners with Revolution Beauty for licensing deal
Boohoo-owner Debenhams Group has partnered with Revolution Beauty to develop a licensed range of beauty and fragrance products across the group’s brands.
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GalleryStore gallery: Neal’s Yard Remedies brings ‘store of future’ to Manchester’s Arndale
Health and beauty specialist Neal’s Yard Remedies has opened in Manchester’s Arndale, where it has deployed its ‘store of the future’ format.
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NewsSelfridges opens new wellness concession in Oxford Street flagship
Department store chain Selfridges has partnered with Europe’s fastest-growing wellness platform to open a new concession in its Oxford Street flagship, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisStore tour: Exploring Boots' new beauty-only store in Bristol
Boots opened its second-ever beauty-only store at Bristol’s Cabot Circus today (May 28) following a debut at Battersea Power Station in late 2023
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NewsSuperdrug owner eyes London flotation before end of year
Health and beauty giant AS Watson is close to pressing the button on a $30bn share listing, expected to take place by the end of 2026.
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FeatureQuince is coming for the UK − how worried should retailers be?
Famed for its $50 cashmere sweaters, viral TikTok hauls and, well, a litany of lawsuits, retailer Quince has turned into an ecommerce sensation since it first launched in the US less than a decade ago.
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NewsLush revamps app for customers to book events and services
Lush has added new features to its app for customers to explore and book in-store services and local events.
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NewsBoots reveals launch date for second beauty-only store
Boots has confirmed when its second ever beauty-only store will open in Bristol, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Skin Cupid founder Melody Yuan discusses the John Lewis partnership and UK expansion
Korean beauty retailer Skin Cupid has been making its presence known in the past few months, beginning with its first-ever store on London’s Charing Cross Road, and then more recently with John Lewis shop-in-shops in three UK locations.
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NewsP.Louise teams up with Boots for high street debut
Viral beauty brand P.Louise has joined forces with Boots to bring its makeup range to the high street for the first time.
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AnalysisWhat’s next for Boots under new CEO Alex Baldock?
The owner of Boots confirmed this morning that outgoing Currys boss Alex Baldock would be joining the health and beauty chain in the autumn as its new chief executive.
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NewsBoots confirms appointment of outgoing Currys boss Baldock as new CEO
Boots has confirmed that it has tapped outgoing Currys boss Alex Baldock to be its next CEO.
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AnalysisVirtual try-on: Gimmick or soon to solve the industry’s returns problem?
Virtual try-on and augmented reality (AR) are not new innovations, yet more brands and retailers are investing in this space. Fashion powerhouse Zara is one of them.