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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Jul- 2023 -5 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug appoints new healthcare director
Superdrug has announced the appointment of Ghada Beal as the health and beauty retailer’s new healthcare director effective from 7 August, when interim healthcare director Caris Newson starts her new role as head of eCommerce at the group. Beal’s appointment comes at a time when Superdrug has achieved consistent year-on-year…
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Jun- 2023 -2 JuneNews
Revolution Beauty reports 4.2% drop in revenues in H1
Revolution Beauty Group, the multi-channel mass beauty innovator, has reported a 4.2% decrease in revenues to £75.3m for the six months ended 31 August 2022. The retailer’s operating loss in H1 23 narrowed from the previous year to £12.1m however, primarily due to reduced stock provision charge in the period…
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Apr- 2023 -25 AprilClothing & Shoes
JD Sports appoints two new directors to board
JD Sports has appointed Angela Luger and Darren Shapland as its newest non-executive directors, with effect from 1 June 2023. Following their appointments, Luger will join the remuneration committee while Shapland will join the audit and risk committee. Luger brings a “wealth” of retail and non-executive director experience to the…
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20 AprilNews
The Body Shop CEO steps down after five years
The Body Shop chief executive David Boynton has recently announced he will step down after working with the company for five and a half years. Prior to joining the company in 2017, Boynton was chief executive at Charles Tyrwhitt and held senior roles at L’Occitane and Superdrug’s parent company, A.S…
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18 AprilHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to invest in 25 new stores
Health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, has announced plans to invest in 25 new stores this year, expanding its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint. It said the venture is expected to create over 570 jobs nationwide, creating a “seamless customer experience” and provide support for high streets and local communities. The investment is…
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Mar- 2023 -27 MarchHealth & Beauty
Superdrug opens its largest Scottish store in Braehead
Superdrug has opened its biggest store in Scotland – located in Braehead Shopping Centre. Superdrug said the 9,324sq ft store means customers will have access to exclusive brands, the latest health and beauty products and luxury fragrances and has also created 10 new jobs in the local area. The store…
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16 MarchHigh Street
Superdrug raises pay for newly-qualified pharmacists
Superdrug has announced a pay increase for newly-qualified pharmacists that will see their wages rise to £50k. The news comes as the high street drugstore is actively recruiting for 200 roles, while also introducing a new ‘financial wellbeing’ package. There are currently 155 pharmacists working for Superdrug, with an average…
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Jan- 2023 -20 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
Superdrug sales rise by 16% over December
Superdrug revealed that its like-for-like sales increased by 16% in December, with the group confirming that this Christmas trading period was the “strongest” so far. The group has attributed its performance to consistently good footfall across the entire month, as average weekly transactions in shops were 19% higher than in…
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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberHealth & Beauty
Can beauty retailers remain resilient through the winter?
With endless economic and political uncertainty permeating the industry, it’s been hard to predict which category of retailers will fare better than others, but one thing is certain: the health and beauty industry has weathered the storm better than others. Most recently, THG reported “stable and consistent” consumer trading during…
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Oct- 2022 -25 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Superdrug xmas sales surge 219%
Superdrug has reported a 219% year-on-year rise in Christmas gift sales as shoppers have started to stock up early. Looking ahead, Superdrug expects that money-saving beauty bundles will feature “heavily” amongst the retailers’ bestsellers as consumers seek value amidst the rising cost of living. Beauty tools and brush kits, as…
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