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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Jul- 2020 -1 JulyDIY
Kingfisher appoints ex-Travis Perkins CFO as non-executive director
Kingfisher has announced the appointment of former Travis Perkins CFO, Tony Buffin, as a non-executive director with effect from 1 December 2020. Buffin joined Holland and Barrett as CEO last year, prior to this, he held the position as chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Travis Perkins. He…
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May- 2020 -28 MayHigh Street
McColls appoints Giles David as CFO
McColls Retail Group has announced the appointment of Giles David to its board as chief financial officer (CFO). David will join the group on 1 June having previously held the position of CFO at Casual Dining Group, a position he was appointed to in 2017. He has over 20 years…
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6 MayPeople Moves
McColls CFO departs to join Holland and Barrett
McColls CFO Robbie Bell has announced his departure from the convenience store chain to take up an equivalent role at health and wellbeing retailer Holland and Barrett. Bell succeeds Greg Watts, who has held the position of CFO at the retailer on an interim basis since last year. Bell joined…
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Apr- 2020 -8 AprilCoronavirus
Holland & Barrett staff call for stores to close over safety concerns
Holland and Barrett has said its stores will remain open during the Covid-19 pandemic as the government views it as an essential company, despite pleas from staff to close sites over safety concerns. Staff members have launched a petition calling for stores to be closed in a bid to reduce…
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Dec- 2019 -11 DecemberDepartment Stores
Debenhams appoints John Walden and Kevin Conroy as non-executive directors
Department store Debenhams has appointed John Walden and Kevin Conroy as non-executive directors of Celine Jersey Topco, the parent company of the Debenhams Group. Walden is currently chairman of Naked Wines (formerly known as Majestic Wine plc) and was previously held the position of chairman at Holland and Barrett International.…
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2 DecemberHigh Street
Holland & Barrett owner urged to provide cash injection
Billionaire Mikhail Fridman is reportedly under pressure from lenders to inject cash into Holland and Barrett, following a turn down in performance. According to The Telegraph, Friedman is under pressure as bondholders were warned of a “sharp slowdown” in returns from its 767 stores by CEO Tony Buffin. City sources…
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Mar- 2019 -6 MarchPeople Moves
Holland and Barrett CEO exits
Holland and Barrett CEO Peter Aldis has stepped down after 10 years in the position, amid a leadership shake-up at the health and wellbeing retailer. According to the retailer, Aldis has had a “long and successful” career at Holland and Barrett, spanning over 29 years, during which, the company expanded…
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Dec- 2018 -3 DecemberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s goes ‘head-to-head’ with Holland & Barrett with new wellness range
Sainsbury’s will be strengthening its wellness and sports nutrition offer in a move that will see the retailer go head to head with the likes of Holland & Barrett and Planet Organic. With the UK’s wellness market set to reach £12.4bn by 2020, the supermarket giant said it will double…
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Nov- 2018 -15 NovemberHealth & Beauty
Former Argos boss hired as chairman of Holland & Barrett
Health and wellbeing retailer Holland & Barrett has appointed John Walden as chairman of its board of directors. Walden said he will work closely with the group’s management team on an “ambitious” strategic plan to build digital retail leadership and a global platform for successfully delivering its products and services.…
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May- 2018 -2 MayHealth & Beauty
Holland & Barrett reports ninth consecutive year of sales growth
Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has reported its ninth consecutive year of like-for-like sales growth, rising by 4.5%. The group reported growth across all channels and markets. Revenue rose by 7.1% to £656m and operating profit rose to £114m, with online sales increasing by 23.6%. During the year…
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