All Superdrug articles – Page 5
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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
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AnalysisBig Question: Has Covid-19 dealt a hammer blow to workplace diversity?
Covid-19 has impacted all in society but, from a work perspective, are some groups harder hit than others? What can retailers do to support those struggling the most?
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: Retailers raising the bar in mental health support
The UK is facing a mental health crisis. From Superdrug to Pets at Home, meet the retailers making it their responsibility to support and protect their employees’ mental health.
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NewsRetail landlords collect less than 15% of rent owed on quarter day
Retail landlords received a fraction of due rent on quarterly rent day earlier this week, with Boots among the big name retailers that withheld some payments.
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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.
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NewsCoronavirus: 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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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Christmas cheer beat festive fear as election looms?
The golden quarter is underway against a backdrop of worrying predictions on consumer spending, Brexit chaos and a possible general election. Retail Week looks at the industry’s prospects at this crucial time of year.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Boots vs the beauty titans
Can Boots’ new Covent Garden store help it compete with beauty brands and department stores? John Ryan reports.
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NewsSuperdrug full-year profits slip despite sales uplift
Superdrug has recorded a decline in full-year profits, but boss Peter MacNab said he was “pleased with the company’s performance in challenging times”.
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NewsCo-op signs Superdrug deal to supply own-brand food
The Co-op has struck a deal with Superdrug to supply own-brand food-to-go products as part of the health and beauty chain’s meal deals.
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AnalysisTop of the pop-ups – which made a splash in 2018?
Traditional retailers and online players are increasingly turning to pop-up shops to create awareness of their brands.
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AnalysisRetail Reimagined: Welcome to the beauty store 2.0
In the latest instalment of our Retail Reimagined series, Grace Bowden explores the beauty store 2.0.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: How can Boots regain momentum?
Boots was the blot on the copybook of Walgreens Boots Alliance’s fourth quarter results last week after recording declines across its pharmacy and retail divisions.
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NewsSuperdrug warns of possible hack of 20,000 customers
Superdrug has urged its online shoppers to change their passwords after being contacted by hackers claiming to have accessed 20,000 customer accounts.
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NewsSuperdrug hails 'momentum' as full-year profits jump
Superdrug has posted an increase in full-year profits and sales as it hailed “continued growth momentum” in key categories.
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NewsSuperdrug launches vegan beauty pop-up shop
Superdrug has opened a pop-up shop in London’s Shoreditch Boxpark to capitalise on the rapidly growing vegan beauty trend.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is your loyalty scheme still relevant?
Loyalty has long been at the heart of retail, but as pressure mounts and competition hots up, retaining existing customers has climbed up the agenda.
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AnalysisOpinion: Loyalty schemes are a data goldmine
From collating points and cashback to product previews and special offers, reward cards have played a prominent part in customer loyalty over the past few years and their importance will continue to grow.
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NewsSuperdrug Christmas sales spike spurred by brow kits
Superdrug has recorded an upsurge in its festive sales bolstered by ‘the selfie generation’ as shoppers snapped up highlighter and brow products.