Belfast
This coverage examines retail growth, regeneration initiatives, and commercial developments in Belfast, a key urban centre in the UK retail landscape. Reporting highlights the revitalisation of Donegall Place, which is nearing full occupancy with new entrants like Victoria’s Secret, and the introduction of the world’s first Primark Home store. Footfall in the city centre has risen by 6.5% year-to-date, with Royal Avenue experiencing a 22% year-on-year increase. Additionally, the £9bn regeneration of Belfast Power Station and the launch of Electric Boulevard are transforming the city’s retail and leisure offerings. These developments provide retail executives, property managers, and professionals with insights into Belfast’s evolving commercial dynamics and opportunities.
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustNews
Bensons for Beds acquires 19 Carpetright stores
Bensons for Beds has announced that it has successfully acquired 19 locations where Carpetright was previously trading. The locations include: Aberdeen, Ashton, Belfast, Canterbury, Edmonton, Exeter, Irvine, Kettering, Old Kent Road, Oldbury, Portsmouth, Salisbury, Slough, Sutton, Torquay, Bath, Eastbourne, Gillingham and Solihull. The bed specialist retailer now plans to start…
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Jul- 2024 -24 JulyDIY
Tapi confirms Carpetright store closure locations
The full list of 218 Carpetright stores set to close following the company’s acquisition by Tapi has been confirmed. Tapi has acquired the company’s IP as well as two warehouses and 54 of its stores saving 308 jobs. However, the details of the deal mean that 1,018 jobs across the…
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Feb- 2024 -22 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Sports Direct launches Swiss brand On in selected stores
Sports Direct has announced the launch of On across its key stores including flagships in London, Birmingham, Manchester and its brand new Cardiff location, opening on 23 February. On has gained “significant” industry recognition and consumer popularity in recent years for its innovative technology, performance focused products and sustainable initiatives. …
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Jan- 2024 -5 JanuaryEconomy
Northern Ireland records investment volumes of £338m, CBRE finds
Northern Ireland’s commercial investment sector held steady in 2023 despite economic challenges, recording total investment volumes of £338m, CBRE NI has revealed. Investment sales were accumulated across 31 transactions, exceeding 2022’s tally of £330m and marking the investment sector’s strongest performance since 2015. The standout transactions of the year included…
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Dec- 2023 -13 DecemberNews
Rituals becomes latest retailer to join Victoria Square
Rituals has become the latest retailer to join Victoria Square as the retail and leisure destination in Northern Ireland completes over 10 leases from international and national brands in the past 12 months. Located on the lower ground floor next to Ted Baker, Rituals new 3,530 sq ft store will…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberHigh Street
Jollyes HY sales jump 31% to £70m
Jollyes has revealed that it posted sales of £70m for the 26 weeks ended 27 November 2023, up 33% from the £54m it posted in the same period last year. Furthermore, in the period the company posted like-for-like sales of 19%, up from the 17% like-for-like number Jollyes achieved in…
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Mar- 2023 -29 MarchFeatures
Brendan McDowell: ‘Online marketing has been huge’
Can you tell us a little bit about your background in cosmetics and what led you to start this company? I worked for LivingSocial for five years, working with a lot of beauty salons. At the time, I noticed that there was a gap in the market for really strong…
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Feb- 2022 -1 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Asos invests £14m in Belfast tech hub
Asos has announced it is investing £14m into a new tech hub in Belfast over the next three years as it continues to scale its investment in technology, creating 184 new jobs with eight permanent staff already on board. As part of the investment, Asos has announced the opening of…
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Dec- 2021 -6 DecemberNews
Tesco set for Christmas shortages amid strike action
Tesco shoppers in many parts of the UK “face empty shelves” in the run-up to Christmas as members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, announced strike action in a dispute over pay. It revealed the strike is a result of Tesco offering the workers “just a four percent pay increase”,…
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Sep- 2021 -28 SeptemberEconomy
Asos to create 180 jobs with new £14m Tech Hub
Asos has announced it is to invest £14m in a new Tech Hub in Belfast and create 184 new jobs over the next three years. The new Belfast hub will be operational in early 2022, with 52 dedicated roles in the first year, growing to 184 by 2024, with recruitment…
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