All articles by Ritika Bhoora – Page 10
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THG acquires US skincare brand for $20m
THG, which owns Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty, has acquired skincare brand Biossance from US biotechnology group Amyris Inc for $20m (£15.8m).
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Interview
Interview: Sarah Boyd on bringing ‘Sephora magic’ to the UK beauty market
At first glance, Sephora’s office in the heart of London might look like any other in the city, but upon closer inspection, you’ll find signs that you’re on what the beauty community considers sacred ground.
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Interview
Q&A: Superdrug’s ecommerce director on innovating loyalty
Superdrug marketing, ecommerce and customer director Matt Walburn speaks to Retail Week on spearheading changes in the loyalty scheme market and the journey since the launch of Superdrug Marketplace.
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Just Eat to offer rapid delivery of festive toys
Just Eat has announced that customers will now be able to order toys on demand this festive season as part of its existing tie-up with Asda.
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Grocery price inflation falls to single digit figures
Kantar’s latest data report welcomes a long-awaited food inflation drop to 9.7%. Retail Week discovers “a watershed” moment for shoppers and grocers alike
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Watches of Switzerland sales increase
Watches of Switzerland posted strong sales as demand for luxury watches remains robust despite a difficult consumer environment.
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Primark profits soar driven by sales increase in all markets
Value fashion retailer Primark posted a rise in profits as sales increased in all markets across the UK, Europe and the US in the full year ending September, 2023.
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Morrisons slashes festive basket prices
Morrisons has cut the prices of 58 popular festive items in its latest investment round, to give customers the best value this Christmas.
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Watch: Debenhams unveils ‘Wonderland is Waiting’ Christmas advert
Debenhams has launched its Christmas campaign, titled ‘Wonderland is Waiting’ and celebrating the magic of the holiday season.
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Watch: Morrisons Christmas ad celebrates with power ballads and singing oven gloves
Supermarket chain Morrisons has gone without Father Christmas this year, with a seasonal advert focused on singing oven gloves and 1980s power ballads instead.
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Wickes underlines profit guidance as it grows market share
Wickes has reported an increase in core market share as it remains “on track to meet full-year expectations”.
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Currys to sell Greek business for £175m
Currys has entered an agreement to sell its Greek business, Kotsovolos, to Greek electricity supplier Public Power Corporation (PPC) as it aims to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on the UK, Ireland and Nordic markets.
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Watch: Boots celebrates joy of giving with new Christmas advert
Boots has launched its Christmas marketing campaign, titled ‘Thank you, Santa’, which focuses on giving joy.
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Watch: Sports Direct launches ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign
Sports Direct unveiled its ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign featuring some of the country’s biggest sports stars.
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Interview
Interview: Blank Street’s boss Ignacio Llado on perking up the UK high street
Blank Street’s managing director for the UK, Ignacio Llado, speaks to Retail Week about bringing fun back to coffee and challenging the status quo of the big chains
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Castore opens stores in Ireland and Middle East
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has announced its expansion plans with new stores in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East.
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Superdrug rolls out Black Friday offers to loyalty card members
Superdrug has launched a range of Black Friday offers with early access for its Health and Beautycard members.
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Shop price inflation eases for fifth month in a row
Shop price inflation eased for the fifth consecutive month, reaching its lowest level since August 2022 despite the continued squeeze on discretionary spending.
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News
Exclusive: Rituals managing director steps down
Rituals managing director Penny Grivea will leave her role at the end of November, Retail Week can reveal.
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Interview
Q&A: Baz&Co founder James Dashwood-Chase on filling the gap in men’s skincare
Baz&Co’s founder James Dashwood-Chase talks to Retail Week about the story behind the men’s skincare brand, the gap in the men’s grooming market and the future of the sector.