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Boots owner mulls £7bn London IPO

Retail Gazette

The move would mean the cosmetics company returns to the London Stock Exchange after 16 years. According to Bloomberg, an IPO would value the retailer at roughly £7bn, returning it to the FTSE 100. The UK retailer’s management is understood to be pushing its US parent company towards an IPO.

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Industry mourns Harvey Alstodt

Mass Relators

NEW YORK — Harvey Alstodt, an executive who played a key role in the success of Del Laboratories’ beauty products for more than two decades, passed away on June 3 at the age of 83 following a prolonged illness. At the time, Del was a nascent player in the beauty sector, with its Sally Hansen nail polish as its standout product.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

He took on the CEO role in 2007. Global beauty firm The Estée Lauder Companies, which owns and operates health and beauty products across 150 markets, has announced it will split the business’ leadership across two larger portfolios. Creedy will retire on 31 March next year. “I by Dean Blake.

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STIMULATE Launches a Two-City Roadshow Tour to Connect Vendors + Retailers Through Education

Retail Minded

Nu Sensuelle, an award-winning pleasure products brand that empowers elevated levels of connection, intensity, and growth through innovation, education, and inclusion, will be the presenting sponsor of STIMULATE+Roadshow , as well as a returning vendor to a STIMULATE experience.

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The Body Shop’s Path to Revival Amid High Street Hurdles

365 Retail

Unfortunately, Roddick’s untimely death in 2007 left the brand without its visionary leader. Even in these cash-strapped times, demand for ethical beauty products has continued to grow. This approach is aimed at revitalizing the brand, aligning it with industry standards, and facilitating a return to profitability.

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Superdrug Spearheads Apprenticeship Drive with New Campaign to Boost UK Recruitment

365 Retail

Health & beauty retailer, Superdrug, has today announced the launch of ‘Rise Up to Level Up,’ a campaign that strives for progress in apprenticeship employment across the UK. Since its launch in 2007, over 4,500 people have achieved qualification and 30% of graduates have chosen to stay within the business.

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Superdrug launches new Apprenticeship Campaign to push for progress in apprentice recruitment across the UK

A1 Retail

Accessible health & beauty retailer, Superdrug, has announced the launch of ‘Rise Up to Level Up,’ a campaign that strives for progress in apprenticeship employment across the UK. More young people are out of work or education, A-level and GCSE grades are predicted to fall and concerns rise around impact on disadvantaged groups.