Health & Beauty
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Feb- 2024 -20 February
The Perfume Shop sales rise 18% over Valentine’s Day
The Perfume Shop experienced an 18% rise in sales volumes over Valentine’s Day, having sold 200,000 bottles of scent during…
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19 February
Lush settles dispute with former boss over blocked share transfer
Bath bomb specialist Lush has settled a legal dispute with its former chief executive Andrew Gerrie’s investment firm, Silverwood Brands,…
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13 February
The Body Shop collapses into administration, 2,000 jobs at risk
The Body Shop UK has collapsed into administration, in a move that could see up to 2,000 jobs at risk.…
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12 February
Superdrug to open new store in West Midlands
Superdrug has opened a new store in West Bromwich, in the West Midlands, which offers a pharmacy, beauty services, luxury…
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12 February
The Body Shop set to appoint administrators
The Body Shop is reportedly set to appoint administrators from FRP Advisory, threatening “significant” shop closures and job losses, according…
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9 February
Five lessons from the demise of The Body Shop
In the face of recent news that The Body Shop’s UK operations are preparing to enter administration, a reflection on…
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8 February
Revolution Beauty eyes £1bn sales target amid turnaround strategy
Revolution Beauty has unveiled a new turnaround strategy amid plans to target sales of £1bn by 2030. The group said…
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7 February
Estée Lauder to cut up to 3,100 jobs amid global sales decline
Estée Lauder has announced a restructuring programme, which will see the group cut up to 3,100 jobs across its global…
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6 February
Revolution Beauty reaches settlement agreement with co-founder
Revolution Beauty has reached a settlement agreement with its former CEO and co-founder Adam Minto, following an initial announcement on…
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5 February
Superdrug aims to enrol 500 apprentices throughout the year
Superdrug has pledged to take on a further 500 apprentices throughout 2024 in support of National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February). …
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