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Boots reportedly appoints Currys CEO Alex Baldock ahead of potential IPO
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (143+ words) Global Cosmetics News Boots reportedly appoints Currys CEO Alex Baldock ahead of potential IPO THE WHAT? Boots has reportedly selected outgoing Currys chief executive Alex Baldock to lead the pharmacy and beauty retailer as it prepares for a potential London…...
John Lewis partners with Skin Cupid to expand Korean beauty offering in the UK
1+ week, 4+ day ago (186+ words) Global Cosmetics News John Lewis partners with Skin Cupid to expand Korean beauty offering in the UK THE WHAT? John Lewis has partnered exclusively with Korean beauty retailer Skin Cupid to expand its K-beauty offering across stores and online. THE…...
Boots owners explore strategy overhaul ahead of potential 2027 IPO
3+ week, 2+ day ago (153+ words) Global Cosmetics News Boots owners explore strategy overhaul ahead of potential 2027 IPO THE WHAT? Boots" owners are working with consultants on a strategic overhaul as they consider a potential London IPO. THE DETAILS Private equity owner Sycamore Partners and Boots…...
Boots CEO Ornella Barra steps down after nearly a decade at the helm
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (223+ words) Global Cosmetics News Boots CEO Ornella Barra steps down after nearly a decade at the helm THE WHAT? Boots Chief Executive Officer Ornella Barra is stepping down from her role after leading the British health and beauty retailer for almost…...
Boots opens first fragrance-only boutique and adds 400 new scents
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (139+ words) Boots has launched its first standalone fragrance boutique at Broadgate Central, London, introducing over 400 new scents and 20 new brands. Boots opens first fragrance-only boutique and adds 400 new scents THE WHAT? Boots has launched its first standalone fragrance boutique at Broadgate…...
Bansk Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Skincare Brand BYOMA
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (194+ words) Bansk Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in BYOMA from Yellow Wood Partners, marking a significant private equity move in the fast-growing skincare sector. Bansk Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Skincare Brand BYOMA THE…...
Boots UK CMO Pete Markey Steps Down After Four and a Half Years
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (248+ words) Pete Markey has stepped down from his role as Chief Marketing Officer at Boots UK, ending a tenure marked by strategic brand repositioning and a focus on loyalty-driven retail marketing. Boots UK CMO Pete Markey Steps Down After Four and…...