Holland and Barrett
This coverage focuses on Holland and Barrett’s position in the UK retail market, reporting on its store network, product strategy, marketing initiatives, executive changes, and financial performance. With attention to health and wellness retail trends, the reporting supports professionals interested in how the brand evolves its offering, manages operations, and responds to consumer demand in a competitive sector.
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Sep- 2025 -25 SeptemberSupermarkets
Co-op falls to £75m HY loss after cyber attack disrupts trading
Co-op has reported a £75m underlying pre-tax loss for the six months to 5 July 2025, after a cyber attack disrupted its trading . The result compares with a £3m profit in the same period last year. The attack also contributed to a 2.1% decline in revenues to £5.48bn, with…
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4 SeptemberHealth & Beauty
H&B to roll out revamped beauty format after trial boosts sales
Holland and Barrett has announced plans to expand its revamped beauty format across major UK stores next year, following a successful trial that delivered a 7% revenue uplift in pilot locations. The retailer said the new format reflects a shift towards “inside-out” beauty – a model that combines topical products…
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2 SeptemberHigh Street
Oxford Street to go traffic-free for a day ahead of pedestrianisation plans
Oxford Street is set to go traffic-free between Orchard Street and Oxford Circus on Sunday 21 September as part of a one-day event showcasing proposals to pedestrianise London’s most famous shopping street. The “This is Oxford Street” event will run from 12pm to 8pm and feature themed zones spanning fashion,…
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Aug- 2025 -28 AugustHigh Street
Holland & Barrett appoints Anthony Houghton as new CEO
Holland and Barrett has announced the appointment of Anthony Houghton as new group CEO, effective from the beginning of the company’s new financial year in October 2025. Houghton has been with the business since September 2018, first serving as group retail and property director, then as COO and most recently…
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27 AugustSupermarkets
Co-op expands health and wellbeing range with new H&B tie-up
Co-op has partnered with Holland and Barrett to launch a new health and wellbeing offer across 125 convenience stores from today (27 August). The new range, housed in dedicated “health and wellness” bays, will include 52 product lines such as vitamins and supplements, with a focus on gut health, family…
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5 AugustShopping Centres
Network Rail sees retail sales hit record £915m in 2024/25
Network Rail has reported that its 19 managed stations saw retail sales rise by a “record” 8.7% to £914.7m in 2024/25, driven by growth and convenience outlets. During the period, like-for-like sales rose 5.8%, with London Waterloo generating £107.5m and London Bridge £100.1m, making them the first two stations in…
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May- 2025 -16 MayHealth & Beauty
Holland and Barrett FY revenues rise by 10% to £884m
Holland and Barrett has seen revenues rise by 10% to £884.5m in what has been a “landmark year” for the group. In the financial year ended 30 September 2024, gross profit for the health retailer totalled £524.2m, up from the £475.7m reported in FY23. The retailer credited its performance to…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-24/2/25
Shein, the global online fashion retailer, saw its profits plummet by 40% to $1bn in 2024. The company faced a challenging final quarter and intensified competition from rival Temu. Shein’s declining profitability complicates its efforts to secure regulatory approval for a London listing, with some investors urging a valuation reduction…
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24 FebruaryHigh Street
DFS appoints former Holland and Barrett CEO as NED
DFS Furniture has announced the appointment of former Holland and Barrett CEO Tony Buffin as an independent non-executive director. Buffin was the leader of the health and wellness retailer between 2019 and 2021 and will join the DFS board with immediate effect. He is also the chair of Nobia AB,…
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Jan- 2025 -17 JanuaryNews
Customer satisfaction levels lowest since 2015, UKCSI finds
UK customer satisfaction levels remain near their lowest level since 2015, the twice-yearly report by The Institute of Customer Service on the state of service has revealed. The latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI), which benchmarks customer satisfaction of over 260 of the UK’s leading businesses and has run since…
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