Health and cosmetics retailer Superdrug will open 30 new stores this year, extending its estate footprint across the UK. 

The expansion is set to create around 600 new jobs and comes as Superdrug continues to see “strong customer demand” for experience-led physical retail.

The business said that it would continue to  invest in large-format destination stores and retail park locations, under its ongoing strategy to “elevate discovery and engagement within the health and beauty category”.

Confirmed openings include Dundee Gallagher Retail Park and East Kilbride in Scotland, White Rose Leeds and Crawley in England, and Cwmbran Retail Park in Wales.

Each new store will be specially designed to immerse, inform and engage customers, according to Superdrug.

Alongside its new openings, the health and beauty giant is planning to carry out 60 store refits during 2026.

Superdrug property director Clare Jennings said: “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.”

She added: “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.”

Last year, Superdrug reported that it had added over 600 jobs to its business in 2024, despite rising wage costs and tax hikes.

The growth included the opening of 13 new stores, building its 400 roles created the year before.

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