Boots owner explores 200-plus store closures
The US parent company of Boots is reportedly exploring the possibility of closing down hundreds of stores as part of a review.
The Body Shop owner to buy Avon in £1.58bn deal
The Body Shop and Aesop parent company Natura Cosméticos is expected to acquire cosmetics company Avon Products in a £1.58bn...
The Body Shop launches in-store recycling scheme to fight war on plastic
The Body Shop has launched a new recycling scheme which allows customers to return their empty bottles, jars, tubs, tubes and...
Boots draws criticism for its use of plastic packaging
Boots has been criticised for its use of plastic bags in packaging customers' prescriptions at its pharmacy division.
Co-op & Superdrug announce “meal deal” partnership
The Co-op has struck a “meal deal” partnership with Superdrug which will see it supply a food-to-go range.
Boots to digitise Advantage Card loyalty scheme
Boots has revealed plans to launch a digital version of its Advantage Card loyalty scheme to create easily-accessible...
Boots hit by 20% slump in profits
Boots has reported a double-digit slump in full-year profits, which it attributed to the "highly competitive" industry.
Holland & Barrett now first retailer to ban wet wipes
Holland & Barrett has said it will no longer buy, sell or produce wet-wipes as part of its "Clean and Conscious" pledge amid a...
73% uptick in loo roll sales as Brits bulk buy ahead of Brexit
New data has shown a 73% increase in bulk buy toilet roll sales as Brits prepare for Brexit.
The Hut Group adds Christophe Robin to growing stable
The Hut Group has acquired French online luxury hair care retailer Christophe Robin.
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We are witnessing the digitisation of the entire retail ecosystem. While many have long debated whether online or offline will ‘win’ the retail battle,...
