Beauty consumers want discovery-led, and interactive experiences in-store
Shoppers prefer discovery-led, high-touch and interactive experiences in-store as they look for ways to cut through confusion in the beauty category and overcome choice paralysis.
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HMV owner considering rescue bid for The Body Shop
Canadian businessman Doug Putman is considering a rescue bid for The Body Shop, according to the Telegraph.
Douglas Group sets share price range for IPO
German beauty retailer Douglas Group has set the price range for its IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange at €26.00 to €30.00 per share.
Target unveils new strategy as sales fall 4.4% in Q4
Target unveiled plans that involves opening new stores, expanding its own-brands and re-introducing its loyalty program.
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Arkhouse and Brigade up offer to acquire Macy’s
Investment companies Arkhouse Capital and Brigade Capital Management have upped their bid to acquire US-based department store Macy's to $6.8bn
Douglas Group plans IPO
German beauty retailer Douglas Group has confirmed that it is planning an IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Capturing consumers’ atttention at retail
How retailers can appeal and sell to consumers, despite an increasingly short attention span
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Macy’s unveils new strategy to reposition company
US-based department store Macy’s has unveiled a new strategy aimed at returning the company to growth.
Marionnaud adds skincare brands to French assortment
Beauty retailer Marionnaud has beefed up its skincare assortment in France
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.