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Strong December retail sales fail to offset weak Q4

Strong December retail sales fail to offset weak Q4

Next acquires Russell and Bromley

Next acquires Russell and Bromley

Primark sales fall 2.7% despite steady parent group revenues

Primark sales fall 2.7% despite steady parent group revenues

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 — offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals operating in the UK’s second-largest retail market.

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 — offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals operating in the UK’s second-largest retail market.

Sainsbury’s fails to get Equal Pay claims struck out

An employment tribunal has rejected Sainsbury’s argument that equal pay claims for store…

Debenhams to close 22 stores with 1,200 jobs at risk

Department store chain, Debenhams has announced it is to close 22 stores putting 1,200 jobs at risk.

Primark HY profits surge 25%

Primark has seen its half-year operating profit jump 25% to £426m during the six months…

Largest store for 25 years opens in Centre:MK

Centre:MK is set to open its largest store in 25 years with the opening of a 75,000 square…

World’s largest Primark opens in Birmingham

Primark has opened the biggest store in its worldwide portfolio, in Birmingham.

Securing the future of the UK high street

UK High Streets have reached a ‘tipping point’. That was the view of a recently published…

Hammerson reports £268m loss and eyes further disposals

Shopping centre owner Hammerson has reported a loss of £268.1m in its 2018 FY results, also…

Fragrance Shop to open 15 new ‘Sniffbars’

The Fragrance Shop has announced it is to open 15 new ‘Sniffbars’, which will allow…

Oliver Bonas to open eight new stores in 2019

Fashion and jewellery retailer Oliver Bonas will open eight new stores in 2019, creating at…

Primark store expansion boosts festive sales

Fashion retailer Primark recorded a 4% increase in sales over the festive period buoyed by…
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