All Superdrug articles – Page 8
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on SuperGroup, Superdrug, Argos, eBay, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up on February 6, 2014: SuperGroup “on track for the full year” as like-for-likes edge up, Superdrug owner AS Watson considers relocation of corporate headquarters to UK and more.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which retailers are best positioned to float?
As a raft of retailers get ship-shape and ready to float, Retail Week takes a look at the runners and riders in the race to go public.
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OpinionComment: How to float and not sink
After a prolonged hibernation, the retail IPO market is open for business. However, in the rush to list we may see as many rumoured IPOs sink without trace as actually float.
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NewsCity opens door to retail IPOs as Poundland and Pets at Home head the queue
The City has given the green light to retail IPOs after poring over the industry’s Christmas performance.
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NewsSuperdrug records Christmas sales increase
Superdrug has reported a rise in like-for-like sales over Christmas while sister brand Savers achieved an uplift in full-year sales.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Round-up of retail's Christmas trading updates
Dozens of the biggest retailers have updated the market on their all-important Christmas trading in the last few weeks. Here’s a glance at the headline numbers.
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NewsSuperdrug's parent company eyes £15bn stock market flotation
The Hong Kong owner of Superdrug and The Perfume Shop has appointed three banks to oversee a potential dual IPO of the business which could value it at £15bn.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers’ fight to stop shopper loyalty waning
Technology has made it easier for consumers to shop around, but retailers are hitting back and using digital innovations and traditional techniques to amass loyal followings.
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NewsRetailers sign up to launch mobile payment in 2014
Retailers including WHSmith and Superdrug will be able to accept payments via mobile phones from next year, following a deal between mobile company Zapp and payments processor WorldPay.
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NewsSuperdrug launches online doctor service in healthcare drive
Superdrug has today launched an online doctor service, enabling customers to order prescriptions and home test kits without having to visit their GP.
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InterviewQ&A: We've silenced the critics, says SuperGroup boss Julian Dunkerton
As Superdry-owner SuperGroup posts a 22% surge in full year underlying pre-tax profit to £52.2m, chief executive Julian Dunkerton tells Retail Week he has silenced the retailer’s critics.
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NewsSuperdrug slips into loss while sister firm Savers returns to profit
Superdrug has fallen into a loss while its sister value chain Savers returned to profit for the first time since 2005 in a change of fortunes for the health and beauty retailers.
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OpinionComment: Nick Bubb on 25 years of dramatic change in retail
Retailing in 25 years time will be very different, but it will change as dramatically as it has in the last 25 years?
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Superdrug to stock Ann Summers sex toys in-store
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug is to start stocking Ann Summers sex toys in its stores as the erotic retailer becomes more mainstream.
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NewsSuperdrug to roll out Wi-Fi and interactive in-store radio
Superdrug is launching free Wi-Fi in all stores as it introduces interactive in-store radio to strengthen its customer engagement.
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NewsWhite Stuff hires former Superdrug boss Jeremy Seigal as chief executive
Quirky fashion retailer White Stuff has hired former Superdrug boss Jeremy Seigal as its new chief executive, replacing Sally Bailey who departed the business last week.
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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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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.