Across the US, pharmacies are fighting for survival, with prescription drug margins being squeezed
Potential deal highlights mounting distress facing the retail pharmacy industry
If shoppers are plumping for homegrown — and are willing to pay up for beauty — it bodes well for growth of local brands
Shares in Spanish beauty group hurt after cult Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray withdrawn over ‘quality issue’
Manufacturers still need to get real kids playing with toys again
Net profit slides amid campaign to shield consumers from higher inflation
Price-conscious buyers hunt for deals while others seek goods that can hold value in times of uncertainty
Hein Schumacher to press ahead with IPO of ice-cream unit as part of turnaround plan for FTSE 100 consumer group
High Court judge says consumers can distinguish between three and four stripes
Shares in Californian vegan beauty company sank 15% on Wednesday
Luxury brands are having to contend with a slowdown in spending
Shops are building on well-established customer bases to offer high-margin products alongside existing lines
The jewellery designer on the watches that mark milestones in her life and a desire for precision and punctuality
Owner rejects accusation it breached agreement allowing the brand to pursue its own social mission
A family manufacturer in Bradford has been propelled by the growth of discount retailers
Luxury group’s jewellery brands, its biggest division housing Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, show resilience
Flavoured sachets have soared in popularity with biggest tobacco companies moving in
Niche manufacturers from Moulton to Atherton follow low-volume, high-price strategy amid wider industry crisis
The question now is no longer how quickly can the German company recover but how long can it keep up the momentum
£655mn in board members’ stakes sold in the past three months
Beauty group’s stock down 20% after guidance withdrawn for rest of year
Stéphane de La Faverie to lead beauty group while William Lauder to relinquish executive chair role
UK retail bellwether raises outlook for third time in three months on the arrival of colder weather
German sportswear group to make further charity donation after agreeing deal with controversial rapper
Maker of foam clogs has gone from laughing stock to good stock — and the shares do not look expensive
