All Superdrug articles – Page 3
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NewsSuperdrug goes live with online marketplace as it steps up digital transformation
Superdrug has launched its online marketplace as part of a drive to “dramatically increase” its health and beauty range.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are retailers doing to avoid a nightmare before Christmas?
Retailers need a Christmas miracle. With unaffordable fuel bills and economic turmoil wreaking havoc on consumer confidence, the backdrop of this year’s festive season is looking closer to a Dickens novel than a winter wonderland
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NewsSuperdrug freezes prices on 5,000 branded cosmetics
Superdrug has promised to freeze prices on 5,000 branded beauty products to help shoppers cope with rising inflation.
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NewsSuperdrug drafts in Jack Monroe over cost-of-living crisis
Superdrug has frozen the prices of 30 more of its own-brand products and launched a partnership with food blogger and activist Jack Monroe.
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NewsRevolution Beauty sales soar as boss hails ‘flight to value’ for cosmetics shoppers
Revolution Beauty has posted a strong uplift in full-year sales and profits, which boss Adam Minto believes will continue as value-conscious shoppers “accelerate” the D2C brand’s growth.
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Future LeadersCelebrating neurodiversity: Why retailers should reassess the ‘normal’ workforce
To mark National Autism Awareness Month, Retail Week Be Inspired examines the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce and what can be done by leaders and their teams to become more inclusive of neurodiverse colleagues
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NewsSuperdrug unveils plans for beauty and wellness online marketplace
Superdrug has revealed its plans to launch Superdrug Marketplace, an online platform that will feature hundreds of premium and emerging brands.
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AnalysisGame on: How Tesco, Shein and The North Face are transforming loyalty
Following a pandemic that transformed shopping habits forever, retailers are now mulling over the best methods of maintaining a connection with their customers – including revamping their loyalty schemes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retail respond to ‘The Great Resignation’?
As retail and hospitality get back to business, something seems to be missing – staff. Dubbed ‘The Great Resignation’ in the US, the UK is also being hit by workers who have had time to take stock over the pandemic and, in many cases, decided to change path.
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NewsSuperdrug profits plummet despite essential retailer status
Superdrug reported plunging profits and sales for the year, despite its stores remaining open throughout lockdown.
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AnalysisHow inclusive is your culture really? Learning from M&S, The Very Group and Superdrug
Discover how leading retailers and organisations are advancing inclusion and championing equity, and what you can do to follow in their footsteps. Be Inspired’s new report reveals all.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisSuperdrug (SWOT)
Superdrug can utilise parent company AS Watson’s economies of scale for sourcing and receive necessary investment to keep its proposition appealing. For instance, group digital investment has resulted in new technology increasing across the business.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Superdrug (Overview)
Superdrug is part of AS Watson’s UK operations, alongside discounter Savers and fragrance specialist The Perfume Shop. AS Watson is itself the retail arm of conglomerate CK Hutchison, which also operates the mobile network Three.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisSuperdrug (Financials)
Superdrug posted a stellar set of results for the year ending 31 December 2023 (FY2023) as sales rocketed 11.8% to £1,528m driven by a strong store performance, increased sales volumes and ongoing own-brand growth. Market share grew for the third consecutive year, reaching 10.6%. Store sales increased 12.5% in FY2023, compared to a 23.4% uptick the previous year. Pre-tax profit rose from £77.8m to £111.6m in FY2023, with margin strengthening to 7.3%.
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NewsCovid-19: How retailers are stepping up to aid the vaccination effort
As the prime minister hinges the relaxation of the latest lockdown on the most vulnerable in society receiving a vaccine, what efforts are retailers making to hasten the process?
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AnalysisData: Why do retailers rank so poorly for social mobility?
Just two retailers – the Co-op and Superdrug – rank in the top 75 best employers for social mobility. Why is the sector failing to pull its weight?
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AnalysisNo Limits: Retail’s five best apprentice schemes
As National Apprenticeship Week kicks off, Retail Week looks into why these schemes can’t be a casualty of the pandemic and shines a spotlight on some of retail’s best apprenticeship programmes.
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AnalysisBlack Friday 2020 deal tracker: What promotions retailers are running
Deals are already under way for Black Friday 2020, which is predicted to be a bumper event for online retailers. Retail Week tracks the promotions being run by the UK’s biggest retailers this year.
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NewsL’Oreal boosts sustainability with make-up recycling scheme
L’Oreal plans to roll out make-up recycling bins across 1,000 stores in the UK in a bid to drive sustainability.
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DataData: Three bricks-and-mortar retailers winning in the productivity stakes
RWRC’s annual ranking of the UK’s top 30 most productive retailers was dominated by brands with a bricks-and-mortar presence. With store-based retailers among the hardest hit by the pandemic, here’s how three retailers have sought to drive efficiencies
