All Health & beauty articles – Page 80
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NewsM&S forced into Sale early by 'unprecedented' level of promotions, says Bolland
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland said the retailer tried to hold its nerve over Christmas promotions but was forced into Sale early by “unprecedented” promotional activity.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: WHSmith, Boots Ireland, Marks & Spencer, Liberty
Retail news round-up on January 9, 2014: WHSmith faces revolt over Kate Swann’s pay-off, Boots Retail pre-tax profit jumps 14%, Marks & Spencer third quarter sales hit by warm October, Liberty Christmas sales up 17%
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NewsBreakfast briefing: House of Fraser, Ikea and Alliance Boots
Retail news round-up on January 8, 2014: House of Fraser to launch plus size website, Ikea drops sales doubling plans, Stefano Pessina faces investor rebellion
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NewsLush reveals Christmas sales jump but annual profits fall
Lush has revealed Christmas like-for-like sales jumped 12.2% but recorded a full-year profit drop.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks and Spencer, Lush and supermarkets
Retail news round-up on January 7, 2014: Lush posts Christmas sales surge as full year profits fall, Marks & Spencer house broker Citi cuts £10m from annual pre-tax profit forecast, Major supermarket chains to sign up for twice as much warehouse space in 2014
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop posts strong Christmas sales
The Fragrance Shop has reported a bumper Christmas as like-for-like sales surged, helped in part by the popularity of a One Direction perfume.
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InterviewQ&A: Alliance Boots' Alphega Pharmacy Europe managing director Caitlin Sorrell
Alliance Boots’ independent pharmacy network Alphega Pharmacy aims to enhance its 1,000-strong member network by offering services such as healthcare and diabetes check-ups alongside drug dispensing. Retail Week speaks to Europe managing director Caitlin Sorrell about its brand growth strategy.
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GalleryIn pictures: Sports nutrition retailer GNC opens new interactive format
Sports nutrition chain GNC, sister retailer of Holland & Barrett, has opened an interactive store format featuring a fitness equipment area and sports bar.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Retail leaders on Christmas trading
Retailers are expecting Christmas sales to go to the wire with just a few days trading to go. Retail Week speaks to retail leaders on festive spending.
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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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NewsSpecsavers profits fall as founders share £32m dividend
Specsavers pre-tax profit fell from £21.3m to £15.3m in the year to February 28.
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NewsFootfall drops 2.9% in November as Christmas shoppers leave it late
Footfall dropped 2.9% year on year in November as consumers leave it late to do their Christmas shopping.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Barratts, John Lewis and footfall figures
Retail news round-up on December 16, 2013:Barratts thrown lifeline as Pavers makes £5m rescue offer, UK’s John Lewis reports 1.4% growth in weekly sales to £149.9m, High street footfall in UK falls 3.4% from September to November
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AnalysisAlliance Boots targets UK independent pharmacies with Alphega Pharmacy brand
Alliance Boots’ neighbourhood pharmacy business aims to corner the UK self-care market, following in the footsteps of its parent company’s US partner, Walgreens.
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NewsHolland & Barrett to double rate of store openings
Holland & Barrett will double the pace of its store openings and increase the size of shops in a show of commitment to the high street next year.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop debuts on TV through sponsorship deal
The Fragrance Shop has launched its first TV marketing campaign after securing a deal to sponsor seven digital channels.
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GalleryIn pictures: The best of Regent Street's Christmas windows
Regent Street retailers including Burberry, J Crew and Hamleys have pulled out all the stops for their Christmas window displays.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail Christmas adverts - sifting the crackers from the turkeys
Which retail campaigns hit the right note and which need a rethink? Rebecca Thomson gets the views of two advertising experts and assesses social media reaction to some of this year’s Christmas ads.
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NewsThe Hut launches £5,000 personalisation challenge for students
Etailer The Hut Group has launched a £5,000 programming contest challenging computer science students to make personalised user recommendations.
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NewsShop price deflation slows to 0.3% in November
November shop price deflation eased to 0.3% from 0.5% in October, recording the seventh consecutive month of inflation.