The move is part of a wider expansion that will create around 600 jobs across the UK
A leading high street chain has announced it is launching dozens of new shops throughout the UK. Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has unveiled ambitious plans to open 30 new outlets this year.
Bosses say it underlines the brand’s dedication to Britain’s retail landscape. The company stated the expansion will generate approximately 600 jobs nationwide.
The Croydon-headquartered business, established in 1964, presently operates over 780 branches throughout the UK and Ireland. Executives at the chain said the expansion strategy follows “strong customer demand” witnessed in its existing outlets, reports Wales Online.
Superdrug confirmed it will prioritise investment in “large-format destination stores and retail park locations”. New sites have been confirmed for:
Scotland
- Dundee Gallagher Retail Park
- Kilmarnock Retail Park
- East Kilbride
- Strathkelvin Retail Park
- Linwood Phoenix Retail Park
England
- White Rose Leeds
- Crawley
- Waterlooville Retail Park
- Newport Retail Park
- Isle of Wight in England
Wales
- Cwmbran Retail Park in Wales
Customers will have access to fresh beauty products and services including ear piercing, manicures and eyebrow threading at Superdrug Beauty Studios, the company revealed. The high street chain also announced intentions to complete 60 shop refurbishments during the year as part of “significant investment” throughout its property portfolio.
Clare Jennings, Superdrug’s property director, commented: “Superdrug continues to see strong demand for physical, experience-led retail, and our 2026 store opening programme is a clear vote of confidence in UK bricks and mortar retail. By opening 30 stores, we’re not just increasing our footprint, we’re creating destinations that bring together beauty, healthcare and affordable treatments under one roof.
“Our customers want more than convenience, they want expertise, products and services they can trust, delivered in welcoming spaces within their local communities. This investment allows us to bring bigger, better Superdrug stores to more locations across the UK, unlocking more access to healthcare, beauty products and treatments, while creating hundreds of new jobs and long-term career opportunities for our colleagues.”