Holland & Barrett is set to reopen its refurbished store in Newcastle’s Eldon Square on 17 December. The 2,152 sq. ft. space has been updated with a modern design and expanded offerings, including a new food range tailored to specialised diets and wellness goals.
This reopening is part of an ongoing refurbishment programme that includes updates to more than 200 stores across the UK and Ireland. As part of this initiative, the Eldon Square store incorporates sustainable materials, such as recyclable mild steel and FSC-certified wood, and energy-efficient LED lighting to reduce carbon emissions.
New Wellness-Focused Offerings
The store will showcase an updated food range created by Holland & Barrett’s nutritionists and chefs, aimed at supporting dietary needs such as gut and skin health. Customers will also see the introduction of “Plant Points” labelling on products, encouraging the inclusion of at least 30 different plants in weekly diets.
A team of qualified advisors, including a Women’s Health Coach, will be available to provide personalised guidance on wellness goals, including confidential support for hormone health. The store’s updated layout is designed to make navigating these new offerings easy and accessible.
Celebrating the Reopening
Visitors on 17 December will have the chance to win wellness goodie bags to mark the reopening. Sampling events for the newly launched food range will take place on 20 and 21 December between 10:00 and 16:00.
Suzanne Marshall, Regional Manager for Holland & Barrett, commented:
“The team and I are extremely proud to reopen our newly refitted Eldon Square store, right in the heart of Newcastle. We have been helping and advising our Newcastle customers for nearly 20 years in Eldon Square and it’s exciting that we now have this revamped, bright and welcoming store. Our dedicated team have more than 80 years of combined experience at Holland & Barrett, so you can be assured of a warm welcome and excellent advice, products and services across health and wellness. We look forward to welcoming both our existing and new customers into the store, where we can guide them through their wellness journeys.”
Olivia Telfer, Marketing Manager at Eldon Square, added:
“We can’t wait for our Eldon Square customers to experience the brilliant new Holland & Barrett store. With even more of their latest health and wellness solutions, alongside a welcoming new look and feel, the new store is the ideal spot to get products and guidance on your wellbeing. And with the winter season bringing with it a host of health challenges, it’s great timing for the new store to be open this December!”
Sustainability Commitment
Holland & Barrett has incorporated sustainable practices into the refurbishment of the Eldon Square store. Recycled materials from older stores were repurposed, while recyclable steel and certified wood were used in the new design. Energy-efficient lighting has been installed to minimise energy consumption and emissions.
The store forms part of a wider investment in upgrades across the UK and Ireland. As part of this plan, at least one store will be refurbished daily through FY24 and FY25, with a focus on enhancing the customer experience while maintaining sustainability goals.
