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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

Holland & Barrett

MORE ABOUT Holland & Barrett

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, minerals, health supplements, specialist foods, and natural beauty products. With over 150 years of experience, the brand is a familiar sight in major cities and towns across the UK and is expanding its presence internationally. Holland & Barrett aims to be the trusted partner for 100 million people globally, helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. The company emphasises customer well-being and strives to provide quality products and services to support a healthier lifestyle. After buying Dutch health store chain De Tuinen in 2003, Holland & Barrett quickly became a top brand in the Netherlands. With more than 200 stores, they've achieved over 95% brand recognition in a short time.

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.

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