Galeries Lafayette unveils wellness area
French department-store group Galeries Lafayette has opened a new wellness space in its Paris flagship store. The...July 8, 2022
CVS launches new skincare retail format
US-based drugstore operator CVS is piloting a new retail format that brings prestige brands to mass beauty...July 7, 2022
Walmart ranks number one on NRF & Kantar’s Top-50 Global Retailers list
US-based retailer Walmart ranked number one on the US’ National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Top-50 Global Retailers list....July 7, 2022
Ulta Beauty opens pop-up at The Allure Store
US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty is to launch a pop-up retail format at The Allure Store in...July 6, 2022
A.S. Watson Group to invest additional $115m in technology
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group is to invest another $115m in technology efforts this year...July 6, 2022
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 97
Retail news and trends to watch out for No deal. Volatility in the financial markets has taken...July 5, 2022
JD.com opens first The J Shop flagship store
Chinese e-commerce player JD.com opened the first flagship store for its fashion and lifestyle business last week....July 5, 2022
Kohl’s rejects Franchise Group’s offer
US-based department-store chain Kohl’s has opted not to pursue a sale of the company. As reported, last...July 4, 2022
WBA sales down 4.2% in third quarter
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s (WBA) sales fell 4.2% year-over-year to $32.6bn in the third quarter of fiscal 2022...July 1, 2022
Walgreens Boots Alliance calls off Boots sale
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has decided not to sell its Boots and No7 Beauty Company businesses. As...June 29, 2022
Flannels opens new Liverpool flagship
UK-based retailer Flannels opened a new flagship store in Liverpool last week. The beauty department on the...June 28, 2022
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 96
Retail news and trends to watch out for Beauty ambitions. Mumbai-based Reliance Industries is considering buying US-based...June 28, 2022
CVS ranks as most trusted retail & e-commerce brand in the US, says Morning Consult
US-based drugstore operator CVS ranked as the most-trusted retail and e-commerce brand in the US, according to...June 27, 2022
myBlend to open store in Paris
Rendering of the myBlend store and spa in Paris Skincare brand myBlend is to open a standalone...June 22, 2022
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 95
Retail news and trends to watch out for Haircare corners. LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora has introduced haircare corners...June 21, 2022
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RETAIL INSIGHTS Under pressure. More UK retailers are introducing initiatives to respond to the increasing cost of...June 14, 2022
Douglas sets sustainability goals
German beauty retailer Douglas has announced a string of sustainability goals in a bid to become climate-neutral...June 8, 2022
Boots to freeze prices on 1,500 products
UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots is to freeze prices on 1,500 products in a bid to...June 8, 2022
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 93
Retail news and trends to watch out for Pop-up to rent. Airport operator Fraport has launched a pop-up...June 7, 2022
Ulta opens applications for Muse Accelerator program
US-based beauty retailer Ulta Beauty has opened applications for its Muse Accelerator program, which is dedicated to...June 7, 2022
Kohl’s enters exclusive talks with Franchise Group
US department-store chain Kohl’s has entered into exclusive negotiations with US-based Franchise Group. Franchise is offering to...June 7, 2022
A.S. Watson Group to expand recycling program
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group is to roll out its recycling program to Hong Kong. ...June 6, 2022
Hong Kong retail returns to growth in April
Hong Kong’s retail sales returned to growth in April after two consecutive months of decline, according to...June 3, 2022
Space NK relocates Covent Garden store
UK-based beauty retailer Space NK has relocated its store in Covent Garden in London to a larger...June 1, 2022
Retail Insights from Retail & Tech No 92
Retail news and trends to watch out for Brick-and-mortar bounce back. Brick-and-mortar is making a comeback, with...May 31, 2022
Beauty accounts for 13% of department store sales in 2021
The cosmetics & beauty category accounted for 13% of sales in department stores worldwide in 2021, according...May 31, 2022
Acqua di Parma opens first boutique in Singapore
LVMH-owned fragrance brand Acqua di Parma opened its first boutique in Singapore last month. The 92m2 (990ft2)...May 30, 2022
Macy’s sales up 12.8% in Q1
US department-store group Macy’s comparable sales rose 12.8% to $5.35bn in the first quarter of 2022 (the...May 27, 2022
Ulta Beauty sales up 21% in Q1
US beauty retailer Ulta Beauty’s net sales rose 21% year-over-year to $2.3bn in the first quarter of...May 27, 2022
Douglas sales up 31% in Q2
German beauty retailer Douglas’ sales rose 31% year-over-year to €719m in the second quarter of fiscal 2021/2022...May 25, 2022