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PRShots Retail Roundup – M&S, Tala, Abercrombie & Fitch, Charlotte Tilbury, The Perfume Shop, Sainsbury’s, Vivienne Westwood, Anya Hindmarch and George at Asda. Plus, how to increase sales through loyalty, 5 activewear trends to watch in 2025 & more https://lnkd.in/ePNrmWf Image: Celtic & Co #Retail #RetailNews #FashionNews #HomeNews #RetailBrandNews #RetailStrategy

💄🌍 A trip to Boots, a lesson in retail inspiration! 🌍💄 Recently, I was browsing the aisles of a Boots store and couldn’t help but be impressed by their incredible makeup selection. The layout? Impeccable. The variety? Unmatched. The experience? Memorable. It got me thinking: why don’t we see more of this in Walgreens stores across the U.S.? Boots has mastered the art of creating a shopping experience that feels both curated and accessible. From vibrant displays to an endless range of products, it’s a reminder that retail isn’t just about shelves—it’s about storytelling, empowerment, and customer connection. 💡 Imagine if Walgreens adopted a similar approach, offering U.S. shoppers the same elevated beauty experience. It’s not just about makeup; it’s about creating spaces where people feel seen, inspired, and confident. Kudos to Boots for leading by example! Now, who’s ready to bring a little more beauty magic stateside? ✨

https://lnkd.in/eRcdgci4 Bury-based FTSE 100 retailer JD Sports Fashion announced completion of its €520m acquisition of French sneaker firm Groupe Courir following receipt of conditional clearance from the European Commission and the satisfaction of all other outstanding conditions.

Burberry Shares Surge 13% Following Stronger-than-Expected Quarterly Sales Performance Burberry’s shares surged 13% after reporting better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter sales, with a 4% decline in comparable sales, far less than the anticipated 12% drop. For More Details: https://shorturl.at/1bDzC #Burberry #SalesPerformance #ciolookmedia

Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly in discussions with Sycamore Partners on a potential takeover, which could trigger a fresh auction of Boots. Read here:  https://lnkd.in/gEtTUAhP #boots #wba #retail #beauty #beautynews #business #sale

**Boots hails strong first quarter trading** Boots UK has enjoyed strong trading in its first quarter with total comparable retail sales up 8.1% year-on-year. Growth was seen across all categories and channels in the three months to 30 November as trade was boosted by an exceptional Black Friday week when sales were up 20%. Digital sales at Boots.com surged by 23% in the quarter to account for 22% of total retail sales, helped by growth in use of the Boots app. In-store sales also increased with Boots destination health and beauty and flagship stores performing particularly well. Boots continued to invest in the in-store experience by refurbishing over 30 stores, including Bristol Cribbs Causeway, Manchester Trafford Centre, and Birmingham Bullring. Sales in the beauty category climbed by 11% driven by fragrance, premium beauty, and skincare a the retailer added over 20 new brands such as NEOM Wellbeing, Fresh and NATURIUM. There was significant growth in demand for Korean skincare after the introduction of six new brands, including Anua and Skin1004. Meanwhile, comparable pharmacy sales were up 10.9% following a continued strong performance in services including flu, Covid-19 and travel vaccinations. Boots also delivered over 155,000 NHS Pharmacy First consultations in England in the quarter, . Anthony Hemmerdinger, managing director, Boots UK and Ireland, said: “These figures demonstrate that our ongoing transformation – from improvements to the in-store and digital customer experience to a focus on offering the very best product and service range across all price points – is working. “We are relentlessly focused on our transformation journey and have more exciting plans ahead to further enhance the experience for our customers. “Looking forward, we face heightened cost pressures in 2025 following the Autumn Budget, however with positive momentum behind us and a clear plan in place, the business is focused on navigating these and continuing to deliver long-term, sustainable growth.” Boots said its will report on its Christmas sales performance in its second quarter trading update later this year, adding that early indications suggest a solid trading period. #boots #retail #valuethroughinsight Link to article in comments.

'Victoria’s Secret beat expectations in Q1, but is it enough? 😏💭 Its namesake and Pink brands have held onto some 20% market share in intimates, though its beauty business is its best-performing category. 💄👙 #VictoriasSecret #MarketShare #Q1Results' by Retail Dive about Victoria’s Secret & Co.

Following the sale of Supreme to EssilorLuxottica for $1.5 Billion earlier in the year, the financial outlook at The North Face & Vans owner VF Corporation still looks challenging. Shares of VF Corporation (VFC) took a 7% hit yesterday as JPMorgan put the apparel giant on its “Negative Catalyst Watch” list. JPMorgan analyst’s have also reduced their estimate for VF Corporations fiscal 2025 EPS (earnings per share) citing “wholesale challenges” particularly with The North Face and “ongoing traffic headwinds” across its other brands which includes Timberland, Vans, Napapijri & Dickies. Fiscal 2025 earnings per share were cut to 65 cents, 35% below previous Wall Street analysis, with an 8% decline in revenue than the previous year. Shares in VF have also lost around 3% of their value since the beginning of 2024. https://lnkd.in/efaDGQf2

PUIG Posts 14% Rise in Holiday Sales The Barcelona-based company behind perfume brands Rabanne, Carolina Herrera and Byredo said net sales for the three months to Dec. 31 were €1.36 billion ($1.42 billion). The Barcelona-based company behind perfume brands Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Byredo and Jean Paul Gaultier said net sales for the three months to Dec. 31 were €1.36 billion ($1.42 billion), above the €1.30 billion average forecast from analysts polled by LSEG. Puig, which generates most of its revenue from fragrance sales, is heavily reliant on the holiday season, with analysts estimating that nearly half of its prestige perfumes are sold in the quarter that includes Black Friday and Christmas.

Marks and Spencer, Asos, Boohoo Group PLC, Next, The Dune Group, Karen Millen, Superdry and Simon Carter are among the British retailers joining Zara in expanding into the lucrative Indian market. Drapers tracks their journeys. Read more by subscribing to Drapers below. #India #Indianmarket #fashionretail #Zara #fashionnews #Britishretailers