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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Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberHealth & Beauty
Avon to sell through limited Superdrug stores and TikTok
Avon has revealed that its traditional model of door-to-door selling is “not for everybody”, as it announced it would start selling products in 100 Superdrug stores and through TikTok, The Daily Mail has reported. While the direct marketing retailer has historically operated through ‘Avon Ladies’, who would typically go from…
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18 SeptemberNews
Boots ditches plans for online marketplace
Boots has reportedly decided to ditch plans for the launch of its online marketplace, according to Retail Week. The health and beauty retailer had previously announced the launch of the marketplace back in spring 2023 as part of its digital transformation post-pandemic and hailed as an opportunity for brands to…
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Aug- 2023 -22 AugustHealth & Beauty
Superdrug calls for apprenticeship levy reform amid new campaign
The boss of Superdrug has called for a reform of the government’s apprenticeship levy, claiming it would help promote social mobility and support the economy, according to The Times. CEO Peter Macnab called for an overhaul of the apprenticeship levy funding system so that “valuable funds are no longer wasted”.…
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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to open tenth Irish store in Dublin
Superdrug will be opening its tenth store in Ireland this Thursday 3 August in Dundrum Town Centre. The new 3,760 sq ft store, which will offer customers health and beauty products, everyday toiletries, beauty treatments and luxury fragrances, will also bring 40 new job opportunities to the area. In addition,…
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12 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug profits soar 71% in 2022
Superdrug has revealed that pre-tax profit soared by 71.7% to £77.8m in 2022, against the prior year’s £45.3m, as online trading volumes continued to track significantly ahead of pre-pandemic levels. The health and beauty retailers also saw a 17% surge in sales to £1.3bn in 2022, up from £1.1bn in…
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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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