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Sports Direct Opens Dublin Flagship, CEO Criticizes UK Retail Taxes
Sports Direct and Everlast Gyms+ have opened a combined flagship store on Dublin's Henry Street, replacing a former Debenhams. The CEO also used the occasion to criticize UK tax policies.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Offers Free Driving Lessons to UK Learners in New Campaign
e.l.f. Cosmetics launches 'Grip, Set, Go' with RED Driver Training, giving away thousands of free driving lessons to combat rising costs in the UK.
UK Proposes Tougher Sunbed Rules and National UV Safety Strategy
The UK government is considering stricter sunbed regulations, sunscreen tax reforms, and a national UV safety strategy as part of a push to reduce melanoma cases, which number over 20,000 annually.
UK BNPL rules take effect, consumer groups warn of more rejections
New regulations for buy now, pay later services came into force in the UK on 15 July, enhancing consumer protections but potentially leading to more credit rejections, according to advocacy groups.
Boots Expands Midnight Delivery Via Deliveroo for World Cup Fans
Boots is extending on-demand delivery hours until midnight at 25 UK locations through Deliveroo, tapping into World Cup viewership spikes and rising demand for same-day essentials.
UK Under-16 Social Media Ban Threatens Beauty Industry's Gen Alpha Pipeline
The UK government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, a move that could disrupt beauty brands' reliance on platforms like TikTok and Instagram to reach Gen Alpha consumers and influence household purchases.