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Victoria Beckham Beauty branches into perfume

Victoria Beckham Beauty branches into perfume

After make-up and skincare, Victoria Beckham Beauty is getting into the fragrance business with the launch of two new scents next week. 
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Sale of THG HQ falls through as investor walks away

Sale of THG HQ falls through as investor walks away

A plan by online retail group THG’s founder and chief Matthew Moulding to sell and lease back its HQ/business park next door to Manchester Airport has fallen through.
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Rouje embarks on season of strategic openings

Rouje embarks on season of strategic openings

Following the launch of its first store in London last spring, Jeanne Damas’ brand opened three stores in New York, Paris, and Bordeaux this summer. Additionally, the company has restructured its marketing department. 
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Hyve pauses Connect initiative, stressing importance of physical over digital

Hyve pauses Connect initiative, stressing importance of physical over digital

​British tradeshows giant Hyve Group on Monday announced that its digital Connect initiative linked to its shows won’t be running in 2024, calling it a “distraction”.
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UK September retail sales fall led by clothing - CBI survey

UK September retail sales fall led by clothing - CBI survey

​Retail sales volumes fell in the year to September for a fifth consecutive month, but at a much slower rate than last month, according to the latest monthly CBI Distributive Trades Survey that was released on Monday.
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In the shadow of Hollywood's strikes, beauty professionals suffer

In the shadow of Hollywood's strikes, beauty professionals suffer

From New York to Los Angeles, the historic strike of American screenwriters and actors is leaving the workers responsible for making up the stars with blank appointment books and empty savings accounts.
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Payments 'deciding factor' for Britons in overall shopping experience, report

Payments 'deciding factor' for Britons in overall shopping experience, report

What’s the most important thing for UK consumers shopping online? Finding retailers that accept their preferred method of paying it seems, because it leads “to a great shopping experience”, research from Planet shows.
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UK consumer confidence continue to rise in September

UK consumer confidence continue to rise in September

UK consumer confidence continued to recover in September, rising for the third straight month, according to the latest data from GfK.
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L'Oréal invests in Chinese biotechnology company Shinehigh Innovation

L'Oréal invests in Chinese biotechnology company Shinehigh Innovation

L'Oréal strengthens its foothold in China by acquiring a minority stake in Shinehigh Innovation, a Chinese biotechnology company.
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Indie store vacancies rise says LDC report

Indie store vacancies rise says LDC report

It’s proving tough going for many small retail businesses with almost 2,000 more UK independent stores left empty in the first half of 2023.
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H&M adds to beauty offer, links with Raoúl Alejandre

H&M adds to beauty offer, links with Raoúl Alejandre

​H&M is diving even deeper into beauty this autumn with the company saying it’s “reimagined” its own make-up brand, launching a new range of mascaras, blusher, lipsticks and more. 
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Next signals end of price rises, but says don't expect pre-pandemic-style prices

Next signals end of price rises, but says don't expect pre-pandemic-style prices

Next’s half-year results this week were followed by its CEO suggesting an end to the period of marked fashion price rises is in sight. Simon Wolfson said prices are easing faster than expected in its supply chain.
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Fashion and World Cup help UK's sunny August retail sales to edge upwards

Fashion and World Cup help UK's sunny August retail sales to edge upwards

The UK’s August retail sales figures proved to be better than expected and fashion — aided by warmer weather — had a big part to play in this.
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US beauty firm Coty to move forward with Paris share sale

US beauty firm Coty to move forward with Paris share sale

Coty Inc., the US beauty and fragrance company, is moving forward with a proposed Paris listing that could take place as soon as the coming weeks, people with knowledge of the matter said.
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Steve Madden chief defends appeal of Oxford Street

Steve Madden chief defends appeal of Oxford Street

The ongoing bid to revitalise one of London’s key shopping areas — Oxford Street — has received strong support from a major global retailer.
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Secret Sales acquires Spain's Dreivip.com

Secret Sales acquires Spain's Dreivip.com

​Off-price specialist Secret Sales — the UK-based retailer that claims it’s “solving the problem of excess inventory” — has acquired Spanish peer Dreivip.com as it continues its expansion into mainland Europe.
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