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JLP says John Lewis/Waitrose split definitely not on the cards
Following news of its long-awaited return to profit this week, bosses at John Lewis Partnership have now said there are no plans to separate the department stores from its Waitrose supermarkets.
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Poundland to advertise fashion on TV for first time
Pepco’s UK Poundland chain doesn’t usually advertise on TV but it’s launching a new campaign and even more surprisingly it will include the company’s clothing offer.
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Cohere Beauty names new SVP, business development
Cohere Beauty announced on Thursday the appointment of Tara Chacho to the role of senior vice president, business development.
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Ulta Beauty's annual profit forecast misses estimates as costs climb
Ulta Beauty on Thursday forecast full-year profit below Wall Street estimates after elevated supply chain costs and increased promotions hurt margins, sending its shares down 4.5% in extended trading.
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UK store openings driven by coffee shops as many chains close - PWC
UK retail continues to lose physical stores at an alarming rate. There was a net decrease of 5,000 stores across the UK last year, amounting to a rate of 14 per day over the year, a report by accountancy firm PwC claims.
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Fenwick Newcastle's makeover gets latest planning ok
Fenwick’s flagship store in Newcastle has been given a further planning green light to push on with its £40 million revamp with new work beginning this month.
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John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise
John Lewis is one of the most closely watched retail giants in the UK at the moment, mainly because of its many problems in recent years. But at least its annual results managed to show it returning to profit.
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Newcastle's Eldon Square set for major development, new mega store for Next and Sephora debut
Newcastle’s Eldon Square mall owners and the city council have signed an enhanced co-operation agreement alongside “game-changing” planning submissions expected to deliver of a series of major new leasing deals.
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Procter & Gamble head of skin and personal care retires
Procter & Gamble head of skin and personal care Markus Strobel has retired from his role at the U.S. consumer goods giant, effective August 1.
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Celine unveils the contours of its first make-up line
Following the launch of its haute parfumerie collection in 2019, luxury house Celine will be delving into the world of make-up from next autumn.
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Perfume Shop sales shine for Mother's Day
For The Perfume Shop, “fragrance is the ultimate timeless gift”, especially when it comes to Mother’s Day. So the UK retailer celebrated the event in style with unit sales adding up to a staggering 140,000 bottles sold.
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New Zalando strategy targets B2C and B2B transformation, includes more lifestyle categories
Zalando had big news Wednesday, saying it has evolved its strategy to cover a “larger share of [the] fashion and lifestyle e-commerce market” with a “pan-European ecosystem for customers and partners”.
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Interactive experiences a must for in-store beauty buys - survey
Just how important is it for consumers to have in-store support to get a beauty purchase right? New research says it’s key for just about everyone, but are brands/retailers providing the right back-up to get them there?
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Otto Group unveils leadership succession plan
Otto Group has announced a succession plan that will see Benjamin Otto succeeding his father Prof. Dr. Michael Otto as head of the group, but not until 2026, with other key changes happening from next year.
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Perfume retailer Douglas seeks up to 30 euros per share in Frankfurt IPO
German perfume retailer Douglas said Monday it would sell shares at 26 to 30 euros ($32.8) in of one Europe's first major initial public offerings this year.
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Clothing high on the list of impulse buys in tough economy - survey
The cost-of-living crisis has affected UK consumer buying behaviour, especially when it comes to impulse buys. And those impulse buys include purchasing clothes, which is second only to food.
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