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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Jan- 2024 -3 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
UpCircle wins £250k Sky Zero Footprint Fund 2023
Skincare brand UpCircle has won Sky Zero Footprint Fund’s £250k prize in media value to spend on TV this year with its TV commercial ‘forward thinking skincare that keeps you coming back’. UpCircle was founded by siblings Anna and Will Brightman when they discovered that more than 500,000 tonnes of…
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Sep- 2023 -7 SeptemberHealth & Beauty
Holland and Barrett relaunches its entire food range
Holland and Barrett has relaunched its entire food range with the first 500 products launching throughout September marking the start of the “biggest transformation of its food category in a decade”. The news comes after the retailer has been investing in its store estate, opening 19 stores and refitting 16…
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Jul- 2023 -26 JulyFeatures
From Tesco to tiles: The eight largest mergers and acquisitions of 2023
This year has seen a large number of M&A deals in the retail industry. In fact, the number of UK retail merger and acquisition deals increased by 23% in the last year, a five year high, according to data from law firm RPC. With more and more retailers looking for…
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Jun- 2023 -5 JuneAnalysis
Could WHSmith secure Toys R Us’ success through concessions?
After disappearing from UK high streets and retail parks in 2018, Toys R Us has made plans to relaunch this summer across several locations, as well as in the form of concessions in WHSmith branches. The children’s toys retailer exited after falling out of favour due to strong competition from…
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May- 2023 -5 MayHigh Street
Holland and Barrett acquires FitTech startup Avie
Holland and Barrett, has announced the acquisition of start-up FitTech company Avie as part of its strategy to extend its reach beyond retail. Co-founded by Charlie Leggate and Kit Logan, and backed by Entrepreneur First, Avie uses health and activity data and behavioural science to help users achieve their health…
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3 MayAnalysis
Will retailers of organic produce make a comeback?
Whole Foods, which was acquired by Amazon in August 2017, started off the year with a cut-and-dried plan to invest profits strategically. In what CEO Jason Buechel called “a 10-year vision for leading the company into the future”, the organic produce retailer aims to set records for new store growth,…
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2 MayHealth & Beauty
Apollo drafts in former retail CEOs to help with THG offer
Apollo Global Management has reportedly drafted in former Coty and Holland and Barrett CEOs, Camillo Pane and Tony Buffin, to help advise on its offer for THG. According to Sky News, it is unclear if either would have an ongoing role with the business if any offer were to be…
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Apr- 2023 -19 AprilSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s joins bidders for Planet Organic
Sainsbury’s has reportedly launched a bid for Planet Organic’s name and intellectual property assets, according to reports from Sky News. It is believed that any potential deal is likely to be implemented through an insolvency process. Sources told Sky said the grocer’s interest was “speculative” and downplayed the chances of…
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13 AprilHealth & Beauty
Holland and Barrett eyes move for Planet Organic
Health foods chain Holland and Barrett is reportedly weighing up a last minute rescue deal for Planet Organic, according to reports from Sky News. Reports suggest that Holland and Barrett, which already has a supplier relationship with the company, is one of a number of suitors who are interested in…
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Jan- 2023 -6 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
Holland and Barrett appoints new executive chair
Holland and Barrett has announced the appointment of Alex Gourlay as its new executive chair. He has taken over from Michael Casey who has held the position as executive chair since September 2021. Casey has also been a non-executive board member since 2017 and will also remain in that role.…
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