All Savers (AS Watson Group) articles
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OpinionAS Watson COO: Putting people at the heart of Covid-19 strategy
We closed our first shops in Asia in January, when the threat of Covid-19 had not yet reached Europe. As leaders, we’re navigating through unprecedented times and, while there will be long-term challenges, three months on from those store closures we are seeing our businesses in Asia start ...
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Coronavirus: Superdrug owner launches £40m staff support package
AS Watson, the owner of Superdrug, The Perfume Shop and Savers, has unveiled a £40m financial support scheme for employees affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Superdrug owner launches tech partnership programme
Superdrug’s parent company AS Watson has launched a long-term partnership programme for a range of technology suppliers to supercharge its digital transformation.
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The Perfume Shop profits slide as online drives sales
The Perfume Shop posted a decline in its full-year profits, which it attributed to increased competition from etailers and rising costs.
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Breakfast briefing: Lidl, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up: Lidl to add 60 new shops in the UK; MPs ask Sainsbury's to retain Fairtrade label; and Superdrug owner to create 1,000 jobs in the UK.
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Today in retail: Musical chairs in retail boardrooms
It’s been a busy day for the nation’s retail boardrooms today with news from Kingfisher and WHSmith hitting the headlines.
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Superdrug stablemate Savers posts spike in profits
Superdrug stablemate Savers has posted a jump in profits and sales, buoyed by new store openings and strong like-for-like growth.
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Data: The top 30 retailers by store openings
Poundland tops the ranking owing to its acquisition of 99p Stores, while a large number of c-store operators make the top 30.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Asda, Aldi and more
Retail round-up on June 29, 2016: Sir Philip Green in talks on BHS pension deficit, Asda and Tesco sales dip and My Local shuts 90 stores
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Analysis
Analysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK in 2016
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that are not only increasing the scale of their operations, but are also doing so profitably.
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Data: The top 30 retailers by store openings in 2015
A ranking of retailers by store openings reveals that the symbol groups dominate, while the popularity of c-stores shows no sign of abating.
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Superdrug posts 7.4% lift in like-for-like sales over Christmas
Health and beauty specialist Superdrug has recorded strong Christmas trading figures and posted a 7.4% rise in like-for-like sales in December.
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The Perfume Shop appoints new boss as Jo Walker steps down after 22 years
The Perfume Shop owner AS Watson has appointed Gill Smith as the fragrance brand’s new boss, as Jo Walker stands down after 22 years.
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Industry joins forces to launch Retail Matters careers campaign
The retail industry has come together to launch a campaign to boost careers in the sector and transform its image as an employer.
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Superdrug owner health and beauty giant AS Watson opens eLab in London
Superdrug owner Hong Kong-based AS Watson is launching its European digital eLab in London to develop innovative ecommerce campaigns across the group.
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Sales and profits jump at Superdrug's sister firm Savers
Savers has posted a jump in sales and profits as it plans to open more stores, taking advantage of consumer appetite for discount retailers.
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Superdrug records Christmas sales increase
Superdrug has reported a rise in like-for-like sales over Christmas while sister brand Savers achieved an uplift in full-year sales.
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Superdrug slips into loss while sister firm Savers returns to profit
Superdrug has fallen into a loss while its sister value chain Savers returned to profit for the first time since 2005 in a change of fortunes for the health and beauty retailers.
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Savers almost back in black after turnaround
Value health and beauty retailer Savers, sister company to Superdrug, is heading back into the black for the first time since 2005 as it concludes a four-year turnaround plan.
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Savers narrows full-year losses
Value health and beauty retailer Savers has reported an operating loss before exceptionals, interest and tax of £7.8m in the year to December 25 but said the loss was expected as part of its turnaround plan.
