Holland & Barrett NEWS AND COMPANY PROFILE
Established in 1870, Holland & Barrett has evolved into one of the world’s leading health and wellness retailers, offering a wide range of products including vitamins,… View Article
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Company Essentials
- Founded: 1870
- Headquarters: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
- Industry: Health and Wellness Retail
Main Products and Services
Holland & Barrett specialises in:
- Vitamins and minerals
- Health supplements
- Specialist foods
- Natural beauty products
Stores
Number of stores worldwide: 500 franchises globally and more than 1,600 stores across 19 countries, primarily in Europe, with a growing presence in markets such as the Netherlands, Malta, the UAE, China, and India.
Employees
Holland & Barrett employs more than 7,800 people across Europe. Most of their workforce is based in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, including retail staff, headquarters personnel in Nuneaton, and employees at our distribution, production and warehouse facilities. Nearly 700 team members manage stores and distribution networks in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden.
Head office
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Corporate Social Responsibility & Company Culture
Holland & Barrett is actively managing its environmental impact and community engagement through several key initiatives. The health retailer powers 85% of its UK and Irish stores and 26% of its Dutch locations with renewable energy, with plans to extend green power across all operations.
The company's charitable efforts have been substantial, raising over £100,000 for NHS Charities Together and donating £600,000 in care products to hospitals during COVID-19. In response to the Ukraine crisis, Holland & Barrett provided £380,000 in food supplies plus donations of £100,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee and €50,000 to the Irish Red Cross.
Holland & Barrett also prioritises staff development through its Natural Health Academy, offering government-recognised qualifications equivalent to A-level standard – the first such training programme in UK high street health retail. The company recently introduced specialised training for staff to become experts in areas including sports nutrition, natural beauty, supplements, and food.
Retail Awards & Recognition
Holland & Barrett won the Customer Service Gamechanger award at the Retail Week Awards for its innovative staff app "Cerebro" in 2024. The health and wellness retailer beat out fierce competition with its innovative in-house developed technology that's transforming how staff serve customers on the shop floor. The brand also won the Research Live award for In-house Team of the Year in 2023.
