Health & Beauty
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Sep- 2025 -16 September
Bodycare to shut 30 stores as administrators begin closure programme
Around 30 Bodycare shops are set to close this month after administrators said the health and beauty retailer could no longer keep all of its stores trading. Some of the affected sites will shut today (16 September) and 18 September, with all staff at those branches made redundant. Bodycare’s administrators…
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11 September
THG revenues fall in H1 but Q2 rebound lifts confidence
THG has revealed it delivered a first-half performance in line with guidance, as the company returned to revenue growth in Q2 with momentum continuing into H2. For the six months to 30 June 2025, the group stated that trading momentum from Q2 into Q3 continues to build positively, with the…
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4 September
H&B to roll out revamped beauty format after trial boosts sales
Holland and Barrett has announced plans to expand its revamped beauty format across major UK stores next year, following a successful trial that delivered a 7% revenue uplift in pilot locations. The retailer said the new format reflects a shift towards “inside-out” beauty – a model that combines topical products…
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Aug- 2025 -29 August
Boots ‘well positioned’ for future growth amid Sycamore acquisition
The Boots Group has claimed it is “well positioned” for future growth as a private standalone company following the acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance by Sycamore Partners, completed in partnership with Stefano Pessina and his family, who have reinvested their full stake. As part of the separation, Walgreens, Boots, Shields…
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19 August
Applied Nutrition ups guidance as FY25 revenues rise 24%
Applied Nutrition has revealed that its revenues rose 24% to £107m for the year ended 31 July 2025. This increase is expected to be ahead of market expectations and was driven by a strong second half performance of around £60m in revenue. As a result of this, the company has…
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18 August
Healf enters on-demand delivery with Deliveroo tie-up
Wellbeing retailer Healf has launched its first on-demand delivery service through a new partnership with Deliveroo, as it targets $100m (£73.8m) in revenue by the end of 2025. The tie-up marks Healf’s entry into rapid delivery, allowing customers in London to order from a range of premium wellbeing brands in…
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18 August
Neom appoints new US general manager amid expansion
Neom Wellbeing is expanding its presence in the United States with the appointment of Amanda Kahn as general manager and senior vice president for the US. Kahn previously held senior roles at brands including RéVive Skincare, PÜR Beauty, Laura Geller Beauty and Eve Lom. Most recently, she was senior vice…
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8 August
Revolution Beauty rejects PE bid amid ongoing sales process
Revolution Beauty has reportedly turned down a bid from specialist private equity firm True, according to reports from Reuters. The company confirmed that it is continuing to advance its engagement with its shareholders, including in respect of a potential equity raise. As a result of this the company’s share price…
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8 August
John Lewis to open new Beauty Hall concept store in Liverpool
John Lewis has kickstarted the national rollout of its reimagined Beauty Halls, starting with the reopening of its Liverpool store, following a multi-million-pound investment in physical retail. The Liverpool store is the first of six Beauty Halls scheduled for transformation this year and will serve as the blueprint for the…
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7 August
Pure Seoul opens new UK stores after securing £4.1m in funding
Korean beauty retailer Pure Seoul has announced that it opened three new stores in 2025 after securing a £4.1m funding deal with HSBC UK. The expansion includes a flagship multi-storey store on London’s Carnaby Street and new outlets in Cambridge and Westfield Stratford. The company said the investment will also…
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