Health & Beauty
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Apr- 2025 -9 April
Boots UK sales see 1.6% uptick in Q2
Boots UK sales have risen by 1.6% in the second quarter of trading, as owner Walgreens Boots Alliance saw Q2…
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8 April
Lush to pass on Trump tariffs to US consumer as its losses widen
Cosmetics retailer Lush has revealed it is set to pass on the effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs to its US…
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2 April
The Perfume Shop sales surge 56% in run-up to Mother’s Day
The Perfume Shop has seen its sales surge 56% in the week leading up to Mother’s Day 2025. The sales…
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1 April
Frasers ups stake in THG to 10.92%
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has revealed it has increased its stake in THG from 4.8% to 10.92%, according to the…
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Mar- 2025 -25 March
THG successfully raises £90m with help from founder
THG has successfully fundraised £90m with the support from new investors and existing shareholders, including a £60m contribution from founder…
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5 March
Boots owner Walgreens nears $10bn takeover deal
Walgreens Boots Alliance, the owner of Boots, is reportedly nearing a deal with private-equity firm Sycamore Partners that would take…
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Feb- 2025 -18 February
The Perfume Shop reports strong Valentine’s sales
The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest specialist perfume retailer, said it has a strong” Valentine’s Day performance as it revealed…
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12 February
Sephora to open new store in Manchester Arndale
Sephora has signed a 10-year lease to occupy a 7,300 sq ft space at the Manchester Arndale shopping centre later…
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10 February
Aesop opens new store in Victoria Leeds
Luxury skincare brand Aesop has opened a new shop in Victoria Leeds, marking the brand’s first store opening in 2025…
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5 February
Estée Lauder to axe up to 7,000 roles amid restructuring plan
Estée Lauder has revealed its plans to cut up to 7,000 roles globally as part of its latest cost-cutting plan,…
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