Boots announced its plans to open 30 new beauty halls. The UK's largest beauty retailer is investing in the future of Britain's high streets. Its nationwide rollout is expected to feature smaller versions of Boots' shopping destinations.
The reinvented beauty stores aim to attract younger people by exchanging beauty counters for the brand's "trend zones." Since UK's first lockdown in March 2020, the beauty brand added 65 new lines to its growing portfolio. Shoppers will be able to discover the new products at one of Boots' 90 reimagined stores. With the company's additional 30 stores, Boots is creating more than 100 new beauty specialist jobs for its brick-and-mortar entourage. The goal is to increase foot traffic to the beauty halls.
UK Beauty Hall Expansions
Boots Announced its Expansion Plans with 30 New Beauty Stores
Trend Themes
1. Beauty Hall Renovations - There is an opportunity to renovate and reimagine beauty halls to attract younger consumers with trend zones instead of traditional beauty counters.
2. Investment in Brick-and-mortar Beauty Retail - Investing in new brick-and-mortar beauty stores can increase foot traffic and create jobs, even in the current climate of online shopping dominance.
3. Expansion of Product Lines - Expanding product lines can keep retailers competitive and attract new customers, particularly in the fast-paced beauty industry that is constantly introducing new trends and technology.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty Retail - The beauty industry can benefit from investing in brick-and-mortar stores with new features and expanding product lines to keep up with changing consumer preferences.
2. High Street Retail - Investing in physical retail locations with new features and specialized product offerings can help increase foot traffic and attract younger consumers to the high street in the age of online shopping.
3. Job Creation - Creating specialized jobs in beauty retail can benefit the industry and the economy as a whole, particularly as online shopping continues to change the retail landscape.