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The Body Shop UK Enters Administration

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Now, FRP Advisory has been brought in to manage the restructuring process. In 2006 Roddick sold the company to cosmetics giant L’Oréal , which sold it again to Natura &Co in 2017. Originally founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop was known for its ethically sourced natural ingredients and refillable packaging.

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David’s Bridal Shakes up Leadership Team with New COO and CFO

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Viall will retain ownership of merchandising and product development functions and assume responsibility for the supply chain; and Kelly Cook, who joined David’s Bridal in 2019 as EVP, Chief Marketing and IT Officer, has been promoted to President of Brand, Technology and Finance.

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The Body Shop Australia facing ‘cashflow crisis’

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Some 20 stores in New Zealand are also affected, managed by the Australian business. The brand was founded in 1976 by the late Dame Anita Roddick who sold the business to L’Oreal in 2006 for £652 million, which later onsold it to Natura in 2017 for £880 million.

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The Home Depot Appoints New CIO, Creates Customer Experience Role

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Carey will manage the vision, design and development of fresh solutions to create seamless experiences in-store, online and via mobile for Home Depot customers.

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Unveiling the Future: Retail Product Trends in 2024

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A Resurgence of Wide-Plank Flooring Bjelin flooring, Market Halls, Canary Wharf, London (Barry Willis Photography) Flooring serves as the literal foundation of any room, setting the tone for the space. He has worn every hat at the company, understanding the inner workings of producing, selling and marketing wire mesh throughout his career.

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Retail appointments of the week

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Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. Currently the general manager for travel retail worldwide, Boinay started as a marketing trainee for L’Oreal in 1992 and has served in his current role since 2014.

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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

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Scotch & Soda has been acquired by New York-based brand management firm Bluestar Alliance after filing for bankruptcy for its Dutch operations last week. Bluestar Alliance said the acquisition will allow Scotch & Soda to continue its operations and products across key markets, including the Netherlands. Despite recording €342.5

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