Superdrug is set to launch 30 new stores this year, leading to the creation of approximately 600 job opportunities. The upcoming locations in England will include White Rose Leeds, Crawley, Waterlooville Retail Park, Newport Retail Park, and Isle of Wight. Additionally, Superdrug will expand its presence in Scotland by opening stores in Dundee Gallagher Retail Park, Kilmarnock Retail Park, East Kilbride, Strathkelvin Retail Park, and Linwood Phoenix Retail Park. In Wales, a new store is planned for Cwmbran Retail Park.
The new stores will feature Superdrug Beauty Studios offering services like ear piercing, manicures, and eyebrow threading. Furthermore, Superdrug intends to refurbish 60 of its existing stores throughout the year. Currently, the health and beauty retailer operates over 780 stores in the UK and Ireland.
Superdrug’s decision to open more stores is driven by high customer demand. The company aims to invest in large-format destination stores and retail park locations. Clare Jennings, Superdrug’s property director, emphasized the importance of physical retail experiences and community presence. By expanding its footprint, Superdrug aims to create beauty and healthcare hubs that cater to customer needs and boost job opportunities.
In related retail news, M&S has disclosed plans to open new stores in 500 desired locations to expand its food business. The company is seeking larger sites to accommodate a wider range of M&S Food products. M&S is focused on growing its Food stores to an average size of 18,000 square feet. As part of its expansion strategy, M&S is set to open or renew 20 stores by the end of the financial year, generating 800 new job positions.