Superdrug news

Superdrug has launched a new weekly discount promotion, ‘Feel Good Fridays’, as it looks to help shoppers during the cost-of-living crisis.   Exclusive to Superdrug’s Health & Beautycard members According to Superdrug, the weekly discount promotion is one of the biggest weekly discounts the retailer has ever run. It offers Health & Beautycard members up to 60% off across a selection of prod...

Superdrug and Watsons’s parent company A.S. Watsons released its first half results. The retailer’s performance was mixed across its operations in China and other regions. COVID-19 still posing a threat to performance in mainland China The group’s total revenue increased by 3% in the first half to HK$84.9 bn (US$10.9 bn), while EBIT declined by 12% to HK$4.3 bn (US$552.6m). The decline w...

Superdrug has partnered with TikTok to launch a talent competition on the social media platform. It also announced signing over 200 brands on its online marketplace platform and has added more premium brands to its beauty portfolio.   ‘Staying ahead of digital media trends’ Superdrug has collaborated with TikTok to launch its #SuperShow beauty talent show, where entrants complete three w...

Accounts filed at Companies House show that A.S. Watson-owned Superdrug and Savers saw continued improvements in trading as 2021 progressed. The results for both companies were particularly pleasing given the challenges they both faced in Q1 due to the country being in lockdown. Superdrug revenues +5.1% in 2021 Superdrug recorded sales growth of 5.1% in 2021, although the pace of growth ben...

A.S. Watson will invest an additional HK$900m (USD$11.5m) to drive its digital transformation and offer an easier and faster offline plus online (O+O) customer experience. Technology focus areas A.S. Watson will focus on boosting the resources in its in-house ‘eLab’ and ‘TECHLab’ digital solutions, artificial intelligence, big data, and retail technology. ‘eLab innovates O+O customer ...

Father’s Day is an event honouring fatherhood and is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most regions globally, including Europe and North America. In this article, we explore three ways retailers and brands are helping people celebrate the event. People plan to spend almost the same as last year According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 76% of US adults are expecting to ce...

Superdrug is to partner with poverty campaigner and activist Jack Monroe to help its shoppers cope with the UK’s cost-of-living crisis. Responding to the current cost of living crisis Recent research found 80% of Superdrug shoppers have had to switch to cheaper brands. In response to the crisis, the retailer has launched the ‘Smart Shop’ campaign, aimed at helping shoppers cut costs when...

Superdrug will launch an online marketplace this September. The platform will feature hundreds of health and beauty products across different brands, spanning from premium to start-ups. Making health and beauty more accessible With the launch of the online marketplace, Superdrug will become the first high street health and beauty retailer in the UK to offer third-party brands the opportu...

Superdrug and Savers have published 2020 financial results that highlight the challenges both retailers faced during the year. Superdrug reported a significant decline in revenue, by 14.8% to £1.11 bn, while Savers saw a decline in revenues of 5.9%, to £536.1m. COVID-19 led to serious disruption for both businesses Superdrug Revenue declined by 14.8% to £1.11 bn (2019: £1.30 bn) ...

The drugstore operator is again launching its live open house, but this year goes virtual, aiming to secure the next best upcoming health and beauty brands. Bringing new and innovative offerings to the high street Superdrug is offering suppliers the opportunity to pitch their brands and products to its senior commercial team, with the opportunity to learn more about Superdrug and potentiall...