New Superdrug store confirmed to be opening in Waterlooville taking over empty Carpetright shop
Superdrug has confirmed that it will be opening up a new store in a Waterlooville retail park as part of its plans to open 30 new stores across the country this year.
The health and beauty chain will take over one half of the former Carpetright store in Wellington Retail Park, with work ongoing to subdivide the large unit into two smaller units.
The retailer said the expansion of its store footprint by 30 stores will create around 600 jobs across the UK, with its plans for further openings coming on the back of “strong customer demand” in its stores. Superdrug said it will continue to invest particularly in “large-format destination stores and retail park locations”.
However, it also told The News that its existing shop in Waterlooville town centre will remain, with the additional store opening in the middle of this year.
Clare Jennings, Superdrug’s property director, 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.
“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.”