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- 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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18 OctoberAnalysis
Sephora’s return to the UK could spell competition for Boots
The French cosmetics retailer, Sephora, has recently returned to the United Kingdom with the launch of an online store, with plans to open a flagship store in London sometime during Spring 2023. Though the location of Sephora’s new flagship store and opening date have not been disclosed yet, for many…
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Aug- 2022 -12 AugustHigh Street
Superdrug and Savers to provide 25,000 UK jobs
A.S. Watson Group, the owner of Superdrug and Savers, has announced its commitment to create 200,000 job opportunities for 16-23 year olds globally, and of which 25,000 jobs will be provided across both retailers in the UK by 2030. The group will equip the young starters with “essential” skills to…
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Jul- 2022 -20 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug signs 200+ brands to new health & beauty marketplace
Superdrug has signed over 200 brands to the upcoming launch of Superdrug’s Marketplace, its new platform which will see brands partner with Superdrug to offer their products through the service for the first time. The platform is set to launch in September, with brands, from premium to start-ups, continuing to…
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13 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug launches talent competition with TikTok campaign
Superdrug is partnering with TikTok to run the #SuperShow talent competition where entrants are to complete three challenges inspired by products available at Superdrug. The talent show campaign is said to be a “first of its kind” for beauty retailers and will see Superdrug take over TikTok UK’s ‘For You’…
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8 JulyEconomy
Superdrug sees profits surge 5% to £45m
Superdrug has revealed its full-year profit before tax has increased 141.3% to £45.3m, compared with £18.8m the previous year for the 53-week period ended 1 January 2022. It comes as it revealed its full-year revenues also increased 5.1% to £1.168bn, compared with £1.11bn in 2020 for the 53 week period…
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May- 2022 -11 MayHealth & Beauty
Superdrug expands same day delivery service to Scotland
Superdrug has expanded its same-day, ‘Store to Door’, courier service to customers in Scotland, now available to those within approximately a five mile radius of nine Scottish Superdrug stores within the Glasgow and Edinburgh regions. The service allows shoppers to order products directly from their local store. Powered by delivery…
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Apr- 2022 -28 AprilHealth & Beauty
Superdrug freezes prices on over 100 products
Superdrug has announced that it is freezing the prices of over 100 everyday essential products across personal care, beauty and healthcare in a bid to help customers with the current cost of living crisis. The health and beauty retailer said it will freeze these prices for at least one year,…
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14 AprilPeople Moves
Superdrug unveils major leadership reshuffle
High street retailer Superdrug has announced several new leadership moves as part of an executive board reshuffle which sees its female board presence bolstered. Simon Comins, previously commercial director, will move to chief commercial officer, as he marks 35 years with the business, starting in 1987 on the Superdrug shop…
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Mar- 2022 -15 MarchOnline & Digital
Good Food Group launches new digital platform
A new ‘match-making’ platform has been launched by food consultancy The Good Food Group in a bid to partner UK retail buyers with up-and-coming brands. The digital platform is designed to help “time-poor buyers and new brands find each other in a product discovery process”. The introduction portal is an…
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