Birmingham
This coverage examines retail developments in Birmingham, focusing on store openings and closures, investment projects, consumer trends, and regional trading performance. Reporting highlights how retailers adapt strategy, site selection, and marketing to the city’s urban, commuter-driven environment โ offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals operating in the UK’s second-largest retail market.
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Nov- 2025 -3 NovemberEntertainment
Miniso UK reports record sales growth as store expansion accelerates
Miniso UK has reported record sales growth, with total revenue projected to reach ยฃ42m by the end of 2025 โ up from ยฃ26.1m in 2023 โ as the retailer continues an aggressive store expansion programme across the country. The company said revenue had risen 243% since 2023, driven by a…
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Oct- 2025 -16 OctoberClothing & Shoes
All Saints opens new store in Bristol amid ongoing expansion
Fashion retailer All Saints has opened a new store at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, near Bristol, as part of a series of UK expansions planned for this autumn. The 1,719 sq ft unit, which opened yesterday (15 October), is located on the lower floor of the shopping complex between…
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15 OctoberHigh Street
ProCook welcomes โrecordโ first half as Q2 sales rise 25%
ProCook has marked its eighth consecutive quarter of growth and a โrecordโ first half performance, after revenues rose by 25.1% to ยฃ21.3m in the second quarter to 12 October.ย Following the strong quarterly performance, the retailerโs total first-half revenues hit ยฃ34.1m, spelling an uplift of 20.6% year-on-year and 8.1% on…
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13 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Uniqlo owner posts fourth consecutive year of record profits
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has reported its fourth consecutive year of record profits, with group performance lifted by strong sales in Japan and continued international growth. The company said pre-tax profit rose 16.8% year-on-year to ยฃ3.18bn for the 12 months to 31 August, while operating profit increased 16.6% to ยฃ2.76bn.…
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Sep- 2025 -19 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Uniqlo to expand further as it confirms Bullring opening date
Uniqlo has revealed that it is set to open its new store in the Bullring Centre in Birmingham on 16 October, as it looks to expand further. The new store, its first in the Midlands, will feature a full range of womenโs, menโs, kids and baby across 3 floors. As…
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Aug- 2025 -19 AugustClothing & Shoes
Charles Tyrwhitt opens new store in Solihull
British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt has opened a new store in Solihull, marking the latest step in its retail expansion strategy. The new 2,100 sq ft site on Mill Lane, Mell Square, includes 1,500 sq ft of trading space and features a mobile point-of-sale system. The technology allows staff to…
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15 AugustSponsored Articles
Five forces reshaping UK fulfilment, and how brands can respond
In the UK, shifts in technology, consumer expectations, and economic pressure are driving structural change across the fulfilment sector – positioning it now as a core driver of customer experience and brand reputation. At Fidelity Fulfilment, we work with both fast-scaling DTC brands and some of the UKโs largest multichannel…
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12 AugustHigh Street
Poundland confirms location of 12 further store closures
Poundland has confirmed the locations of a further 12 stores that are set to close under its restructuring plan, taking the total number identified to 52 out of 68. As part of the restructuring plan, 13 stores have already closed, with 15 closures planned for 17 August, and 12 planned…
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8 AugustEconomy
Footfall declines in July for second consecutive year
UK footfall fell by 0.4% year on year in July, according to data from the British Retail ConsortiumโSensormatic IQ, marking a second consecutive year of decline for the month. The figure was a slight improvement on Juneโs 1.8% fall. High street footfall declined by 1.7%, compared with a 3.0% drop…
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Jul- 2025 -28 JulyClothing & Shoes
Primark unveils new mannequin designed to represent wheelchair users
Primark has unveiled a new seated mannequin designed to represent wheelchair users, created in collaboration with television presenter and disability advocate Sophie Morgan. The mannequin, named ‘Sophie’, is the result of a 12-month project initiated by Morgan, who first designed a wheelchair display prototype, the Mannequal, in 2009.ย It will…
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