All Lush articles – Page 2
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News
Lush paid managers £5m in bonuses after claiming £5m government support
Lush reportedly paid managers almost as much as it claimed in business rates relief in bonuses, despite recording a drop in profits.
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Lush’s plastic-free collection crosses £1m global sales in a week
Lush’s latest plastic-free collection in collaboration with Spongebob Squarepants has crossed £1.3m in global sales since launching at the end of June.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Inside Lush’s Wes Anderson-themed pop-up in Soho, London
Lush has opened its doors to an Asteroid City themed gift shop, inspired by Wes Anderson’s latest film.
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Lush unveils pay rise for staff as inflation soars
Lush has announced a 10% pay rise for its retail staff in line with the real living wage set by the Living Wage Foundation.
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Data
Forecast: The trends shaping health and beauty in 2023 and beyond
The Retail Week analyst team predicts the UK health and beauty market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% to 2026/27 as retailers fight to gain market share in this lucrative category.
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Lush complains to FCA about ex-boss over shares transfer
Lush has complained to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) about former chief executive Andrew Gerri and his investment firm Silverwood Brands over a transfer of shares.
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Analysis
Future Leaders 2023: UK retail’s 30 CEOs in waiting unveiled
Morrisons, Gymshark, John Lewis and eBay are among the retailers and brands revealed to be home to the industry’s CEOs of tomorrow in Retail Week’s inaugural report.
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Lush in legal dispute with former CEO over shares transfer
Investment firm Silverwood Brands, headed by former Lush chief executive Andrew Gerrie, has accused the cosmetics retailer of failing to acknowledge a 19.8% transfer of shares.
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Lush promotes from within for new UK and Ireland head of retail
Bath and body care retailer Lush has appointed Kasey Swithenbank as its new lead retailer in the UK and Ireland.
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Lush hails return to high street and posts record Christmas sales
Lush reported its highest-ever trading month in December, exceeding its forecasts and beating pre-pandemic sales.
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: Lush opens Lounge for stressed-out shoppers
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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Gallery
In pictures: Harrods, Fenwick, Selfridges and more unveil Christmas windows
Retailers have spared no expense in creating a line-up of some of the most opulent and light-laden festive window displays to ever grace UK high streets.
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Analysis
Seven ways UK retailers are making real progress on sustainability
With next week’s COP27 putting the climate emergency in the spotlight, Retail Week recognises retailers and brands already driving measurable progress, including eBay, Ikea, Decathlon and Lush
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Analysis
Analysis: Life after Debenhams – how beauty brands defied the department store downturn
Dwindling department store numbers across the UK could have been a death knell to the beauty sector’s fortunes, but new entrants and changing consumer habits have driven the sector’s performance
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Analysis
PM for a day: What M&S, Co-op and AO’s leaders would do in the top job
As Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss challenge each other for leadership of the Conservative Party and the country, all eyes are on them for solutions to pressing problems such as the cost-of-living crisis.
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Analysis
Retail 100: Three lessons from the sector’s most inspiring leaders
The 17th annual Retail 100 is a celebration of the individuals transforming the sector, disrupting traditional retail models and being a voice for the industry. Retail Week explores some common trends shared by the leaders featured
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Data
Data: The 15 most improved retailers for gender pay equality 2022
Retail Week ranks the top-performing and most improved retailers for gender pay equality this year.
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News
Lush unveils 24-hour vending machine ‘micro store’
Lush has opened its first fully automated shopping experience in London, following the news that the retailer has returned to profit.
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News
M&S and Asos back employment pledge for Ukrainian refugees
A consortium of British businesses is in talks with the government to offer employment and accommodation to refugees fleeing Ukraine.
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Analysis
Tracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.