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- 2024 -30 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Young care leavers to make up 5% of Superdrug’s workforce by 2030
Superdrug has pledged its support of young care leavers this National Care Leavers Week – 28 October to 3 November – as it announces its ambition for care experienced young people to make up 5% of its workforce by 2030. The health and beauty retailer will also give care leavers…
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15 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-15/10/24
Victorian Plumbing announced the closure of Victoria Plum due to a £2m loss since acquisition, aiming to complete operations by year-end. Despite this, Victorian Plumbing reported a 4% revenue increase in FY24, with strong consumer demand and enhanced market share. CEO Mark Radcliffe highlighted growth in own-brand sales and improved…
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15 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Superdrug launches Christmas recruitment drive
Superdrug has announced the launch of a recruitment drive across its stores nationwide as it gears up for trading during its golden retail quarter. The health and beauty retailer is looking to recruit an additional 1,000 sales assistants to support stores over the festive period, expecting busy shopping periods and…
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Jul- 2024 -23 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-23/7/24
Tapi Carpets and Floors Limited has acquired the Carpetright brand and 54 stores following its collapse into administration. While over 300 jobs were saved, more than 1,500 employees face redundancy due to the challenging retail climate and recent cyber attack woes. Ikea plans to open 100 additional click-and-collect points at…
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23 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug boss urges govt to reform business rates
Superdrug CEO Peter Macnab has called on the new Labour government to reform business rates in an interview with This is Money, after the King’s Speech last week (17 July) omitted the subject. Macnab, who believes change is essential for the creation of “vibrant” shopping hubs throughout the country, said…
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8 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-8/7/24
James Timpson OBE, CEO of the Timpson shoe repair chain, has been appointed as the new Minister for Prisons, Parole, and Probation following Labour’s landslide victory in the general election. Timpson, who has been involved in the family business since his school days, has grown the company from 320 to…
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8 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug FY23 pre-tax profits hit £111m
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has revealed its pre-tax profits jumped 43% to £111.6m during the 52 weeks ended 31 December 2023. Superdrug said the positive figures have been driven by strong retail store performance, increased sales volume and continued own brand growth as sales increased 11% to £1.52bn. Superdrug…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneHealth & Beauty
Superdrug opens largest UK store at Westfield Stratford
Superdrug has today (28 June) opened the doors to its biggest UK store in Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre, London. The store, which has doubled in size to 9,890 sq ft, continues Superdrug’s expanding bricks-and-mortar retail footprint. The retailer plans to open 25 new stores in 2024, as it celebrates its…
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20 JuneClothing & Shoes
Footasylum to open first Aberdeen store
Footasylum has announced that it will be opening a new store in Aberdeen’s Union Square shopping centre. The new 7,000 sq ft store will open to the public in early September, with an exact date to be confirmed in due course. It will be located on the ground floor of…
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May- 2024 -16 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-16/5/24
Natura and Co is considering separating from Avon after experiencing a significant increase in losses during the first quarter. The group’s net loss rose by 43.3% to BRL934.9m (£143.6m), compared to BRL652m (£100m) the previous year, while sales declined by 5.7% to BRL6.1bn (£937m). Avon International’s sales fell by 13.1%…
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