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Interview: How THG Beauty has become its ‘standout’ performer

Retail Gazette

Last month, THG’s first quarter sales jumped thanks to the “standout performance” of its beauty business. Its focus on immediate profitability over longer payback, mean it now fulfils more orders closer to its global distribution hubs, driving further economies of scale. This means the UK is a far greater focus.

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How US beauty incubator Maesa is creating a community of empowered founders

Inside Retail

With almost 30 years of experience in one of the biggest and most rapidly evolving retail sectors, Piyush Jain, chief executive officer of the beauty incubator Maesa, understands the cosmetics and fragrance industry on a deeper level than most. Inside Retail : You have been in the beauty and fragrance industry for over 26 years.

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How Watsons is raising the bar for beauty retail in Singapore 

Inside Retail

Watsons , a health and beauty retailer in Singapore, has launched Retailssure, a first-of-a-kind makeup exchange program, as it marks its 35th anniversary. The post How Watsons is raising the bar for beauty retail in Singapore appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Chemist Warehouse extends Fast Pharmacy delivery program to 50km

Inside Retail

The retailer will use its stores as micro-fulfilment centres, reducing long-haul shipping issues while providing customers with convenient delivery options. Mario Tascone, Chemist Warehouse’s director, said: “Our focus is on providing our customers around the country with easily accessible and affordable health, beauty and wellness solutions.”

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Rite Aid to Offer Same-Day Delivery of Health and Wellness Essentials via DoorDash

Retail TouchPoints

Rite Aid has partnered with last-mile logistics platform DoorDash to offer same-day delivery of non-prescription health, convenience and wellness products from more than 2,100 locations across 17 states. ” Customers within range of participating Rite Aid stores can now order products on the DoorDash app or website.

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Report: CVS Health Expands On-Demand Delivery Options With DoorDash

Retail TouchPoints

CVS Health has partnered with DoorDash to offer same-day contactless delivery for an assortment of 3,000 products, according to Adweek. Eligible items include beauty products, health products including over-the-counter medications, household cleaning products select grocery products such as milk and cereal.

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L’Oreal launches make-up applicator for people with limited mobility

Inside Retail

“Inclusivity is at the heart of our innovation and beauty tech strategy,” said Barbara Lavernos, deputy CEO of research, innovation and technology at L’Oreal. “With Hapta, we are going one step further by making beauty more accessible because everyone should have equal access to it.”