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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May- 2023 -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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Sep- 2022 -27 SeptemberPeople Moves
Boots former exec Gourlay in talks to join Holland & Barrett owner LetterOne
A former executive at the owner of Boots, Alex Gourlay, is reportedly in discussions to join the board of LetterOne, the Russia-linked vehicle which owns Holland and Barrett, according to Sky News. Gourlay stepped down as co-chief operating officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance earlier this year, and is in advanced…
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Aug- 2022 -18 AugustSupply Chain
Bensons for Beds gets new funding as it appoints COO
Bensons for Beds has secured additional funding from owner Alteri Investors to drive its growth strategy and transformation plans further, whilst also appointing Gavin Chappell as its new chief operating officer. Alteri’s new investment comes two years after it first invested in Bensons. This time, Alteri’s funding will be specifically…
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Jul- 2022 -4 JulyOnline & Digital
World’s first community-owned e-commerce platform launches
WeShop, a new service that claims to be the world’s first community-owned e-commerce platform, has launched as the “first shoppable social network” that allows customers to purchase everyday items whilst owning a stake in the platform. The UK tech firm has pledged to give away shares in the company every…
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Apr- 2022 -26 AprilPeople Moves
Holland & Barrett recruits new Global Product director from M&S
Holland and Barrett has announced the appointment of April Preston as its new Global Product director. With more than 30 years’ experience across retail, manufacturing and restaurant industries, it said Preston joins Holland and Barrett as it continues to transform its product and services offering. Preston joins Holland and Barrett…
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Oct- 2021 -13 OctoberHigh Street
Holland & Barrett to close stores on Boxing Day
Holland and Barrett is the latest store to announce plans to close all its stores in the UK and Ireland on Saturday, 25 December and Sunday, 26 December 2021, as a “thank you to colleagues for their efforts during the pandemic”. It follows in the footsteps of Morrisons, Marks and…
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