Next interested in acquiring parts of The Body Shop
UK-based fashion chain Next is said to be in talks to acquire parts of The Body Shop
Marionnaud to renovate stores
Beauty retailer Marionnaud is to renovate 50 of stores in France this year,
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The Body Shop to close half of its stores in UK
The Body Shop is close almost half of its 198 stores in the UK.
Target launches new low-price owned brand
US-based retail corporation Target has launched its new low-price owned brand called dealworthy.
Marionnaud launches “Low Prices” campaign
Marionnaud is rolling out a campaign called "Prix Bas" (“Low Prices”) to, it says, make beauty affordable and accessible to all.
The Body Shop files for insolvency for German business
The Body Shop has filed for insolvency for its German business, according to German newspaper Bild.
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Singapore acquires stake in Kohl’s
GIC Private, which represents the Government of Singapore and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has taken a 5.01% stake in Kohl’s.
AXIS-Y opens flagship store in Seoul
Korean skincare brand AXIS-Y has opened its flagship store in Seoul's Gangnam district.
Hedge Fund said to be urging Kohl’s to sell
Activist hedge fund Vision One Management is urging US-based department store operator Kohl's to sell.
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Sephora launches brand signature and campaign
Sephora is launching a single brand signature for all its 35 markets worldwide: "We belong to something beautiful".
Ulta Beauty partners with beauty tech company Myavana
Beauty tech company Myavana has inked a new partnership with retailer Ulta Beauty.
Walmart to build over 150 stores and remodel 650
Walmart is planning to build or convert over 150 stores in the next five years.
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KaDeWe Group files for bankruptcy
KaDeWe Group filed for bankruptcy yesterday in Berlin, according to the Financial Times.
DFS Group launches Beauty Collective concept in Hong Kong
DFS Group has launched its “Beauty Collective” concept in Hong Kong.
Prada opens beauty counter at Samaritaine Paris
Prada has opened a new beauty counter at the department store Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS Group.
Target to launch over 1,000 new wellness products
US-based retailer Target is introducing over 1,000 new wellness-related products.
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Macy’s rejects Arkhouse Management bid
US-based retailer Macy’s has rejected a $5.8bn offer to
Macy’s to lay off 3.5% of workforce
US department store chain Macy's is to lay off 3.5% of its overall workforce, representing 2,350 jobs.
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Douglas sales up 8.3% in Q1
Douglas has reported net sales grew 8.3% to approximately €1.56bn in the first quarter.
Neiman Marcus CEO rejects takeover rumors as holiday sales fall
Neiman Marcus’ CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck has rejected rumors that the retailer is about to be bought.
Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof files for bankruptcy
German department store chain Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof has filed for bankruptcy.
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Holiday season 2023 sees record-breaking online sales in US
Consumers spent $222.1bn online during the 2023 holiday season.
Boots sales up 9.8% in Q1
Boots reported sales grew 9.8% year-over-year in the first quarter.