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WBA makes loss but Boots unit's sales continue to rise

WBA makes loss but Boots unit's sales continue to rise

​While Walgreens Boots Alliance was loss-making in Q2, there were positives in its results report, including its UK Boots operation continuing to outperform.
Beauty
Beautycounter launches into the fragrance category

Beautycounter launches into the fragrance category

Clean beauty brand Beautycounter has announced its foray into the fragrance category with the launch of Clean Eau De Parfum.
Beauty
Sephora announces the launch of its new eco-friendly labels

Sephora announces the launch of its new eco-friendly labels

At the Change Now trade show held in Paris from March 25 to 27, Sephora announced the launch of two labels focused on eco-responsibility: "Clean at Sephora" and "Planet Aware at Sephora".
Beauty
Revolution Beauty update shows good progress

Revolution Beauty update shows good progress

​Revolution Beauty upgraded its guidance on Wednesday with the beauty group that has faced some major challenges in the past couple of years saying it has continued to deliver a strong operational performance.
Beauty
Brand Architekts still loss-making but upbeat for future

Brand Architekts still loss-making but upbeat for future

​Beauty specialist Brand Architekts Group has released its results for the six months to 31 December and said revenue fell from £10.6 million to £8.6 million with gross profit down to £3.4 million from £4.1 million. 
Beauty
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty opens a pop-up for the launch of its YSL Loveshine collection

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty opens a pop-up for the launch of its YSL Loveshine collection

On March 26 and 27, to celebrate the launch of its new YSL Loveshine lipstick collection, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty will be opening a pop-up in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. 
Beauty
Genderless fragrance brand Henry Rose debuts in Canada at Sephora

Genderless fragrance brand Henry Rose debuts in Canada at Sephora

Henry Rose, the genderless fine fragrance brand founded by American actress Michelle Pfeiffer, has landed in Canada via Sephora stores nationwide and online. 
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Germany's Douglas shares trading below price guidance at IPO

Germany's Douglas shares trading below price guidance at IPO

German perfume and cosmetics retailer Douglas shares fell 4.7% at its IPO debut on Thursday at the Frankfurt stock exchange, with an opening price of 25.
Beauty
Harrods announces more 175th anniversary celebrations

Harrods announces more 175th anniversary celebrations

Harrods kicked off its 175th anniversary celebrations with its Burberry link-up last month and is continuing to mark the birthday in March (and for the rest of the year) with special activations and products.
Luxury
Harvey Nichols cuts jobs but performance improves

Harvey Nichols cuts jobs but performance improves

Harvey Nichols is the latest retailer to announce job cuts in a further sign that the bleak UK retail sector is hurting luxury as much as other price points.
Fashion
UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report

UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report

​The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole. 
Fashion
Cohere Beauty names new SVP, business development

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.
Beauty
John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

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.
Fashion
Celine unveils the contours of its first make-up line

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.
Beauty
Interactive experiences a must for in-store beauty buys - survey

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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Perfume retailer Douglas seeks up to 30 euros per share in Frankfurt IPO

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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