All Health & beauty articles – Page 42
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NewsAnalysis: The hot growth categories of 2019
Athleisure and vegan foods were previously untapped sources of sales growth in recent years. What are the emerging trends which will drive consumer spend in 2019?
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NewsThe Body Shop to turn stores into ‘activist hubs’
The Body Shop is turning its stores into “activist hubs” in a bid to attract more customers into its high street branches.
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NewsRailway station retail gathers pace over Christmas
Retailers in UK train stations enjoyed an increase in festive sales, despite the turbulent wider trading environment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The trends and companies revolutionising US retail
While much of mainstream retail continues to suffer amid a changing consumer landscape, new models of commerce are emerging.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft unveil partnership
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft have formed a partnership that they claim will revolutionise healthcare delivery.
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AnalysisShowfields: the ‘most interesting store in the world’?
While the wellness trend is typically closely associated with America’s West Coast, New York is home to a multitude of retailers with wellbeing at their heart.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop hails Christmas sales uplift
The Fragrance Shop has reported a jump in both store and online sales during the festive period.
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DataRetail league table: Christmas trading 2018
Find out how retailers performed during the critical Christmas 2018 trading period, with our league table comparing sales.
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NewsShop price inflation accelerates despite festive discounting
Shop price inflation accelerated at the highest rate for more than five years in December, despite widespread discounting in the build-up to Christmas.
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NewsBoots launches cost-cutting exercise as profits fall
Boots will embark on a cost-cutting strategy after global profits fell because of tough UK trading conditions.
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NewsOnline sales growth hits seven-year low in November
Online retail has suffered its worst November sales growth since 2011 after lacklustre Black Friday trading.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The biggest tech trends to look out for in 2019
From Amazon Go to automated warehouses, it’s been a big year for retail technology – but what are the innovations that will change how people shop and retailers operate in 2019?
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AnalysisSeven retailers doing brilliantly – and what to learn from them
We highlight some great retail success stories that dispel some of the gloom affecting the industry.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop launches 'Sniff Bar' pop-up shops
The Fragrance Shop has launched pop-up ‘Sniff Bars’ in high-footfall locations.
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VideoWatch: Inside John Lewis’ new Beauty Studio concept
John Lewis has unveiled its second Beauty Studio in its Cambridge store. Retail Week speaks to the retailer’s head of beauty buying Matt Leeser about the new format.
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NewsHut Group chair Richard Pennycook to step down
The Hut Group’s chief executive and founder Matthew Moulding will take over from Richard Pennycook as executive chair next year.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Which Christmas ads are hitting the mark?
As John Lewis releases its much-awaited Christmas campaign, we debate which of this year’s crop of festive ads has hit the mark.
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NewsHolland & Barrett sales up, John Walden appointed chairman
Holland & Barrett edged up profits and posted its 38th consecutive quarter of like-for-like sales growth as former Argos boss John Walden is appointed chairman.
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NewsBoots unveils the mother of Christmas adverts
Boots has launched its Christmas advert, which focuses on a mother-daughter relationship and includes a reworking of a Robbie Williams classic.
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AnalysisHolland & Barrett completes boardroom revamp with duo hire
I’ve commented before how these are exciting times for Holland & Barrett, and its two most recent hires feel like the supplements and health food retailer has filled the final pieces of its boardroom jigsaw.