Coronavirus:
Health & Beauty
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14 May 2020 News
Amorepacific announces partnership with Australian skincare brand RATIONALE
South Korean firm Amorepacific has acquired a significant minority share on Australian luxury skincare company RATIONALE.
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24 April 2020 Comment
Obesity link could prompt a renewed interest in healthy snacks
Concerns over obesity and risk to health from Covid-19 are likely to boost interest in healthier snacking. E-commerce is the channel to use to connect with increasingly health-conscious consumers. According...
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21 April 2020 Comment
Wide assortment and strong online channel offers protection to John Lewis & Partners
Although it is in a better position than many other UK non-food retailers thanks to its strong brand image, robust online proposition and broad product range, John Lewis & Partners...
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6 April 2020 News
Covid-19: Canadian Government and Amazon to support healthcare workers
The Canadian Government and e-commerce retailer Amazon Canada have partnered to support the front-line healthcare workers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.
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2 April 2020 Comment
Boots braces for COVID-19 impact
While Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Q2 group performance came in ahead of company expectations, it covers the three months prior to the serious COVID-19 outbreak in its key markets, as at...
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25 March 2020 Comment
Opportunity for beauty retailers as salons close amid Covid-19 lockdown
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, sales opportunities for retailers are scarce. While health & beauty retailers are somewhat protected by the need for everyday essentials, sales will still fall this year...
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17 March 2020 Comment
Killing germs may become consumer priority after coronavirus
In late 2019, GlobalData found out consumer’s attitude towards maintaining their home, asking their view on killing germs and tidiness.
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13 March 2020 Comment
How the coronavirus is emptying supermarket shelves
With news of increasing cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) reported around the world, some consumers have been stockpiling key supermarket products such as hand sanitiser, frozen goods and toilet roll.
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13 March 2020 Company News
COVID-19: Walgreens places purchase limits on products amid pandemic
US-based drugstore chain Walgreens has placed purchase limits on certain products to stabilise inventory as customers stock up on essentials during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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12 March 2020 projects
Festival Plaza, Dubai
Festival Plaza is a new shopping centre in Dubai, UAE, offering retail, entertainment and dining options to the residents of the city.