All Health & beauty articles
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Boots adds dedicated menopause zones in stores
Boots is rolling out new dedicated menopause zones in 150 UK stores this summer, while expanding the range of products in the same category.
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THG revenue slips following Ingenuity demerger
THG has reported a decline in sales following its demerger from the group’s technology division, Ingenuity.
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ChatGPT launches new search function to ‘improve shopping experience’
ChatGPT has today rolled out a new functionality in its search feature which allows customers to search for, compare prices and buy products.
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THG rejects ‘undervalued’ takeover proposal for Myprotein
THG has rejected a takeover proposal from Selkirk to acquire its Myprotein brand as it “fundamentally undervalued” the brand and its future prospects.
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Rituals expects to increase global sales following ‘record year’ in 2024
Luxury beauty brand Rituals expects to increase its annual turnover further as it reports on a “record year” in 2024.
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Revolution Beauty CEO exits and heads to rival brand
The chief executive of beauty retailer Revolution Beauty is departing.
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Pure Seoul: The Korean beauty specialist making a name for itself in the UK
The Korean beauty market is taking the world by storm, and the UK is no exception as K-beauty specialist Pure Seoul is striving to become a leader.
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LVMH sales slip but Sephora continues to grow
Luxury retail group LVMH has recorded a slight dip in revenue, despite Sephora continuing to perform strongly.
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Victoria Leeds shopping centre is on a journey of ‘transformation through accumulation’
As Victoria Leeds continues on its “transformation through accumulation strategy” in an attempt to be the go-to premium shopping destination of the North, Retail Week takes a tour of the destination to get some insight on its movers and shakers in the tenant mix, the newest additions and what to expect from the centre in 2025.
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Korean beauty retailer Pure Seoul opens in new London location
UK-based Korean beauty retailer Pure Seoul has opened the doors to its latest location in London.
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Boots sees increase in sales in second quarter
Boots UK sales were up 1.6% in the three months to February 28, 2025, versus the year before.
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Lush losses widen and it expects to pass on tariff costs to US customers
Lush has reported widening losses and said it anticipates passing the tax from tariffs on to American shoppers.
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Superdrug unveils new digital screens and investment in healthcare ambassador programme
Superdrug has launched new digital screens in store, along with a new £1m investment into a healthcare ambassador programme.
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Beauty at the Bullring: The Birmingham shopping destination striving to become ‘best in class’
As the Bullring and Grand Central shopping centre makes strides to become the go-to retail destination in the Midlands, Retail Week takes a tour with landlord Hammerson to see the latest beauty occupiers and find out more about the centre’s transformation.
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation round-up: Crime-fighting trolleys, cornflakes and cleaning up beauty
Here we bring you the 10 best innovations that caught our attention in the first quarter of 2025.
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THG completes refinancing package
The ecommerce company has completed debt refinancing through to December 2029.
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The Very Group to launch new beauty hub driven by tech transformation
Online retailer The Very Group is launching a new platform dubbed “Beauty Inspiration Hub” driven by its new tech overahul through its cloud-based system.
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Service and sustainability centre stage at first new Whole Foods UK store in over a decade
Whole Foods has today opened its first new UK store in over a decade, featuring full-service fish, meat and cheese counters, as well as food on-the-go offerings and a wellness and beauty department.
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THG completes £90m fundraise to support ‘strategic growth targets’
THG has completed a £90m fundraiser as it requested a debt refinancing and equity raise to support “strategic growth targets.”
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Store tour: Inside Holland & Barrett’s first-ever experience store
Holland & Barrett chief executive Anthony Houghton and property director Nick Gerrard give Retail Week an exclusive tour of its first-ever experience store on Cardiff’s Queen street.