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- 2022 -23 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Banana Republic to be sold by Next
Gap has announced that it has reached an agreement with Next to extend its joint venture and sell its Banana Republic and Athleta brands in the UK and Republic of Ireland through the retailer. Banana Republic, a global apparel and accessories brand for attainable luxury and heritage classics, will launch…
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Sep- 2022 -28 SeptemberHigh Street
Gymshark poaches Asos CFO
Gymshark has announced that Mat Dunn is to join as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective early 2023, who joins from his role as CFO at Asos. He will be replacing outgoing CFO Philip Daw, and is the latest in a recent spate of senior appointments at Gymshark, following…
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27 SeptemberAnalysis
Could Selfridges succeed where others have failed?
UK high streets have been on the decline for many years now, having lost 83% of all department stores nationwide in the past five years alone. Unsurprisingly, the departure of these businesses has left gaps in trade within high streets.ย It was reported that 50 shops a day closed their…
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20 SeptemberDepartment Stores
Selfridges’ owners eye first regional UK expansion in 20 years
Central Group Europe, Selfridgeโs operating company, is said to be targeting regional cities in the UK for the first time in 20 years, according to the Financial Times.ย The luxury department store group currently operates from Oxford Street in London, as well as one store in Birmingham and two in…
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14 SeptemberPeople Moves
JD Sports confirms committee board changes
JD Sports Fashion has announced a number of significant senior appointments and the reshuffling of its committees.ย The group has appointed Andrew Higginson as chair of the Nominations Committee and Suzi Williams as chair of itsย Remuneration Committee.ย It has also announced the creation of a new Disclosure Committee chaired…
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9 SeptemberDepartment Stores
Selfridges to shut today as retailers pay tribute to Queen
Selfridges has announced that its stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham will remain closed today (9 September) as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away yesterday at the age of 96.ย The retailer acknowledged the temporary closure on its social media pages, alongside a statement that…
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8 SeptemberShopping Centres
JD Sports to open new store in Birminghamโs Bullring centre
JD Sports is set to double its presence in Bullring and Grand Central, Birmingham, as it looks to drive customer engagement through events, pop-ups and collaborations. Hammerson, a real estate investment firm, said the expansion is a โclear signal of the destinationโs strength as well as a firm commitment to…
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Aug- 2022 -16 AugustClothing & Shoes
Kick Game appoints PwC to explore ยฃ150m sale
Kick Game, a footwear reseller, has reportedly hired PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) to explore options which could include a ยฃ150m sale, according to Sky News.ย Reports suggest Kick Game, which was founded in 2013, is working with the accountancy firm to field interest from a number of suitors. The process is expected…
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Jul- 2022 -18 JulyHigh Street
Next workers underpaid following payroll errors
Next workers have been underpaid for โmonthsโ after a series of payroll errors from the retailer, according to The Sunday Times. The problem reportedly arose after a misstep with the company’s new Oracle payroll system in February. There were also deductions of some staff pension contributions without investment into retirement…
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Jun- 2022 -28 JuneHigh Street
Retail space provider Sook continues UK expansion
Flexible retail pop-up space provider Sook has announced new partnerships with Hammerson and Rivington Hark, which will see the retail operator open three new spaces this summer in new UK locations. The firm said its rapid expansion is a result of a โhigh customer demand for flexible retail space as…
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