Health & Beauty
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Feb- 2022 -23 February
Boots to launch ‘affordable’ lateral flow tests
Boots is set to launch affordable Covid-19 lateral flow tests in its stores and online, following the government’s announcement to…
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9 February
Very expands beauty and self-care ranges by 94%
The Very Group has expanded its range of beauty and self-care brands on Very.co.uk by 94% since the start of…
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Jan- 2022 -18 January
Hut Group revenues hit ‘record’ £2.2bn in FY21
The Hut Group has seen its full-year revenues soar 91% on a two-year basis, with sales hitting a “record” £2.2bn…
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13 January
Online demand helps drive Fragrance Shop Xmas sales up 38%
The Fragrance Shop has revealed it enjoyed a “bumper Christmas period” driven by its online performance helping sales surge 38%…
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12 January
Bain Capital and CVC eye Boots takeover bid
Buyout firms Bain Capital and CVC Capital Partners have reportedly joined forces in an attempt to launch a takeover bid…
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Dec- 2021 -6 December
Boots owner mulls £10bn sale of chain
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is reportedly in talks with Goldman Sachs to discuss the potential disposal of the UK chemist…
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Nov- 2021 -25 November
Revolution Beauty eyes US expansion despite losses widening
Revolution Beauty has revealed plans to expand its presence in the US market, despite seeing its H1 losses widen to…
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15 November
Consumers to spend £21bn this Christmas, says PwC
One in four consumers intend to spend more this festive season, with an average £428 spend per person up from…
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10 November
Superdrug launches 2 hour delivery service from almost 300 stores
Superdrug has announced it is expanding its delivery service to include “super fast’ 2 hour home delivery, from nearly 300…
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8 November
THG boss reveals regret over London IPO
THG founder Matthew Moulding has revealed he regrets the decision to float the company on the London Stock Exchange last…
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