Health & Beauty
Health & Beauty covers the business developments, brand strategies, and consumer trends shaping the UK’s personal care, cosmetics, and wellness retail sectors. This section reports on product innovation, sustainability initiatives, partnerships, and market performance across high street, pharmacy, and online retailers. Retail Sector’s Health & Beauty coverage provides analysis and insight for retail professionals and suppliers, exploring how evolving lifestyles, regulation, and consumer priorities are influencing growth and competition in this dynamic category.
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Mar- 2024 -6 March
THG targets £150,000 charity partnership with The Christie
THG PLC, the vertically integrated, digital first consumer brands group, has partnered with The Christie Charity in a new fundraising partnership to support one of Europe’s leading cancer treatment centres. The 12-month partnership is a first for THG, and forms part of its social impact strategy, THG in the community,…
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1 March
The Body Shop to close 75 stores and cut over 400 jobs
The Body Shop will close 75 more stores across the UK in the coming weeks, with 489 jobs set to be lost, according to administrators at FRP Advisory. The firm said it would “support all impacted staff with claims to the Redundancy Payments Service”. Some 116 stores will continue trading…
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Feb- 2024 -20 February
The Body Shop to reduce store estate by almost half as part of restructuring
FRP Advisory has announced that it expects keep “more than half” of the The Body Shop’s 198 store open at the end of its restructuring plans amid news it is closing seven stores today (20 February) in a bid to secure the future of the retailer. After years of unprofitability…
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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 its campaign. The retailer attributed its positive performance to a 67% increase in sales of classic fragrances and a 110% rise in gift sets year-on-year. Promotional deals also proved popular.…
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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, over a blocked transfer of shares, the Times has reported. Last year, Lush had a run-in with Silverwood Brands after the business sought to acquire a 19.8% stake in Lush,…
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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. German buyout company, Aurelius, confirmed that it has appointed FRP Advisory as administrator following the group’s collapse in the UK. The retailer’s international business will not be affected by the…
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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 fragrances and exclusive brands. The new 8,000 sq ft store is located in New Square Shopping Centre and has created 35 new jobs. Superdrug West Bromwich offers a range of…
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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 to Sky News. On Saturday it was revealed that the skincare and cosmetics retailer is considering closing a significant number of shops, although the exact number remains unknown. The announcement…
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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 the missteps leading to this situation offers valuable lessons for the broader retail industry. The iconic brand, founded on ethical principles and sustainability, now finds itself at a crossroads, underscoring…
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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 its ‘Reigniting the Revolution’ strategy will aim to deliver “long-term profitable growth in an attractive global beauty market, where Revolution Beauty has significant headroom to expand”. The plan is based…
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