The Perfume Shop
This coverage explores The Perfume Shop’s strategies and performance within the UK fragrance retail market. Follow developments on new product offerings, in-store experiences, digital innovations, and customer loyalty programs. Designed for retail professionals in beauty, cosmetics, and fragrance, our reporting provides valuable insights into how The Perfume Shop engages with consumers and strengthens its market presence.
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Oct- 2024 -16 OctoberComment
Deliveroo’s VP of Grocery and Retail on the Future of On-Demand Shopping
Suzy McClintock, the Vice President of Grocery and Retail at Deliveroo, has had a career marked by a series of unexpected turns and strategic moves. In a recent interview with Talking Shop, she opened up about her unconventional career path, the evolution of grocery and retail in the on-demand space,…
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Aug- 2024 -1 AugustDIY
B&Q partners with Deliveroo for DIY products delivery
Home and garden retailer B&Q has partnered with Deliveroo for the on-demand delivery of over 600 DIY products from B&Q Local stores. With products spanning interior and outdoor paint, decorating, painting tools, plumbing, electricals, bathroom essentials, as well as tools and hardware, customers can now easily access the materials they…
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Jul- 2024 -26 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-26/7/24
Boohoo has introduced “Boohoo Brands” a new marketplace featuring over 200 labels including luxury brands like Alexander McQueen and Gucci. This move aims to consolidate its position as a leading fashion and lifestyle destination, leveraging partnerships to enhance customer choices. THG plans to cut 171 jobs across multiple divisions while…
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26 JulyNews
Deliveroo partners with The Perfume Shop to boost retail offering
Deliveroo is partnering with the UK’s fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop to expand its “Deliveroo Shopping” offering. The partnership will launch in the coming months and will initially be available from 21 stores covering London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh. This partnership comes as the UK fragrance sector…
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17 JulyHigh Street
The Perfume Shop profits fall despite rise in revenues
The Perfume Shop has reported a fall in profits from £23.7m to £21.4m despite a 4.6% rise in revenues to £302.4m for the 52-week period ending 30 December 2023. Its profit after tax also dipped to £15.4m. The group stated that consumer sentiment remains subdued as inflationary pressures and high…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-20/6/24
Sainsbury’s announced the sale of its banking arm’s personal loan, credit card, and retail deposit portfolios to NatWest, scheduled for completion next year. The sale, which excludes Sainsbury’s Bank’s commission income businesses like insurance and travel money, will involve Sainsbury’s paying NatWest £125m to take over the portfolios. Sainsbury’s plans…
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20 JuneHigh Street
The Perfume Shop sales rise 4% in run up to Father’s Day
UK specialist fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has hailed an “outstanding” sales period for Father’s Day with a record 225,397 bottles sold over 14 days in the run up to 16 June 2023, seeing a 4% increase in sales compared with the same period in 2023. It said this equated…
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Mar- 2024 -28 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief-28/3/24
AO expects to meet profit guidance, anticipating adjusted profit before tax to be at the top end of £28-£33m for the 12 months ending 31 March. Revenues are projected to reach £1.04bn, driven by positive trading in the core business through Q4 and the return of revenue growth for AO.com.…
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28 MarchHealth & Beauty
The Perfume Shop appoints two new directors amid Gender Pay Gap report
The Perfume Shop has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two female directors, Karen Harris and Laura Wilkinson. Harris, who was previously head of marketing, will take up a new position of customer director and be responsible for all areas of Customer, Loyalty, Marketing and PR. Wilkinson, previously…
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Feb- 2024 -20 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-20/2/24
Julian Dunkerton is reportedly in discussions with US investor Davidson Kempner regarding a potential deal to take the company private. While talks are in the early stages, Dunkerton aims to acquire the majority stake in Superdry that he doesn’t already own. The company has faced challenges, including a YoY sales…
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