Superdrug
This coverage examines Superdrug’s strategy, operations, and market performance within the UK retail sector. Reporting highlights store openings and refurbishments, digital initiatives, marketing campaigns, leadership moves, and financial results. Focused on providing insights for professionals analysing health and beauty retail, competitive positioning, and high street dynamics.
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Oct- 2025 -17 OctoberSupermarkets
Tesco to hire 28,500 temporary staff for Christmas period
Tesco has announced plans to recruit more than 28,500 temporary staff to support operations during the busy Christmas trading period. The roles will be available mainly across the supermarket’s Superstores and Extra branches, with shifts offered in the early morning, daytime and evening. Positions include serving customers, restocking shelves and…
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16 OctoberHigh Street
Superdrug to recruit 1000 seasonal roles
Superdrug has announced that it is set to recruit 1000 new sales assistants for the festive season, ahead of increased footfall during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas. This year is set to be Superdrug’s biggest festive season to date, fuelled by ongoing investment in its in-store experience. Earlier this…
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10 OctoberPeople Moves
Very Media Group names Paul Stafford as head of retail media
Very Media Group, which is operated by The Very Group, has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of Paul Stafford as head of retail media. Stafford, who helped launch Superdrug’s retail media network Optimo, joins the Liverpool-based retailer to lead its retail media proposition. Bringing with him over…
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Aug- 2025 -27 AugustComment
Is M&S signalling a structural shift in property strategy?
Mainstream retailers are increasingly treading on the discounters’ turf – and it appears that out-of-town retail parks are now the prime battleground. Few recent examples demonstrate this as clearly as Marks & Spencer’s strategy, which is pivoting its food hall rollout toward retail park sites in order to compete directly…
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Jul- 2025 -28 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to open 9,000 sq ft store at Highcross Leicester
Superdrug will officially open a 9,000 sq ft store at Highcross Leicester this autumn, taking over two units on the lower mall formerly occupied by Paperchase and Designer Furniture Store. The health and beauty chain has signed a 10-year lease as part of its continued investment in physical retail. It…
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25 JulyFeatures
What Sycamore’s $10bn WBA takeover means for the UK high street
A $10bn (£7.4bn) takeover of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) by Sycamore Partners has been officially approved, with 96% of shareholders voting in favour. This decisive vote underscores the significance of the deal, which is poised to transform a major entity at the intersection of retail and healthcare. Expected to close…
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18 JulyHigh Street
Superdrug promotes Simon Comins to COO
Superdrug, has announced that it has promoted Simon Comins to the role of chief operating officer. Comins has been with Superdrug for 38 years, having joined the business at just 15 years old as a part-time worker in his local Superdrug store. In his most recent role as chief commercial…
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3 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug FY profits jump 22.6% amid focus on value items
Superdrug has seen its full-year pre-tax profits jump by 22.6% to £136.8m, as store openings, refurbishments and a focus on value helped offset weaker UK footfall and pressure on consumer spending. It comes as the health and beauty retailer saw its sales rise by 7% during the year to 28…
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Jun- 2025 -3 JuneProperty
Northern Ireland’s Abbey Centre sold to new owner for £59m
Abbey Centre in Northern Ireland has been sold by NewRiver to The Herbert Group of Companies in an off market deal for £58.8m. The 320,000 sq ft shopping centre, located six miles north of Belfast City Centre in Newtownabbey, houses over 70 shops and has a “strong” convenience offer, together…
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilComment
Four D2C trends to watch in 2025
Personalisation Personalisation has long been a buzzword in retail, but in 2025 it is becoming a baseline consumer expectation, with many now viewing tailored shopping experiences as a standard rather than a luxury. Personalisation in 2025 goes beyond just product recommendations; it’s about creating an entire experience that speaks to…
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