Health & Beauty
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Aug- 2018 -10 August
Superdrug brings HIV tests to the high street in UK first
HIV tests are available to purchase on the UK high street for the first time as health and beauty retailer…
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Jun- 2018 -8 June
Lush removes ‘spy cops’ campaign for fear of ‘staff safety’
The cosmetics company Lush has suspended its ‘spy cops’ campaign in fear of retaliation to its staff. The campaign related…
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4 June
Superdrug launches its own mobile phone network
Superdrug has launched a SIM-only mobile phone plan for its Health and Beautycard loyalty members. The mobile network, powered by…
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May- 2018 -23 May
Boots posts revenue and profit drop
In newly filed accounts Boots has reported a drop in both its revenues and profits for its most recent financial…
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2 May
Holland & Barrett reports ninth consecutive year of sales growth
Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has reported its ninth consecutive year of like-for-like sales growth, rising by 4.5%.…
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Feb- 2018 -14 February
Holland and Barrett becomes first UK retailer to stock cannabis oil
Health food chain Holland and Barrett has become the first UK retailer to stock cannabis oil after a surge in…
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Jan- 2018 -22 January
Holland & Barrett appoints new managing director
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has appointed Steve Carson to the newly created position of managing director. Carson…
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18 January
Boots recalls bobby pins found to contain real fur
Boots has recalled a line of bobby pins from the hair accessory brand Scunci, after they were found to be…
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