Superdrug has announced intentions to launch 30 new stores this year, generating approximately 600 jobs. Among the new locations in England are White Rose Leeds, Crawley, Waterlooville Retail Park, Newport Retail Park, and Isle of Wight.
Additionally, Superdrug is set to establish new stores in Scotland, including Dundee Gallagher Retail Park, Kilmarnock Retail Park, East Kilbride, Strathkelvin Retail Park, and Linwood Phoenix Retail Park, as well as Cwmbran Retail Park in Wales.
The upcoming stores will feature Superdrug Beauty Studios offering services like ear piercing, manicures, and eyebrow threading. Notably, the company plans to revamp 60 stores during the year, adding to its existing 780 shops in the UK and Ireland.
Superdrug executives attribute the expansion plans to robust customer demand in their stores. They emphasize a focus on investing in large-format destination stores and retail park locations to enhance the customer experience.
Clare Jennings, Superdrug’s property director, emphasized the appeal of physical, experiential retail and highlighted the company’s commitment to providing reliable products and services in welcoming community spaces.
Furthermore, M&S has unveiled a list of 500 potential new store locations to bolster its food business, with a strategic aim to double the size of its food operations. The company is eyeing areas like Hove, Marlborough, and Wallingford for new store openings.
M&S is actively seeking larger sites to accommodate a broader range of food products, with plans to expand existing stores and create 800 new jobs before the end of the financial year. The supermarket aims to attract more customers and enhance the shopping experience through its expanded food stores.
