Bristol
This coverage highlights retail developments in Bristol, examining store openings and closures, investment decisions, local consumer trends, and regional market performance. Reporting focuses on how retailers tailor operations and strategy to Bristol’s economic, cultural, and demographic context — providing valuable insight for executives, managers, and professionals managing retail presence in the South West.
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May- 2020 -20 MayCoronavirus
Deliveroo expands partnership with Majestic Wines to 80 locations
Deliveroo and Majestic Wines has announced the expansion of its delivery partnership to cover 80 UK sites across the UK, alongside an expanded range on offer. Majestic Wines has unveiled a specially curated range of more than 50 wines, champagnes and spirits, available to order on the Deliveroo app. The…
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15 MayCoronavirus
Sainsbury’s expands Chop Chop delivery service to outside of London
Sainsbury’s has announced the expansion of its Chop Chop bicycle delivery service to 20 cities in the UK, as it rolls out the scheme outside of London for the first time. The service, which enables customers to order up to 20 products from the ‘Big four’ grocer via the Chop…
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Feb- 2020 -12 FebruarySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s Bank chairman departs after seven years
Roger Davis is to step down as chairman of Sainsbury’s Bank after nearly seven years in the role. Davis has been chair of the board since May 2013 after the ‘Big Four’ grocer bought 50% stake in Lloyds Banking Group for £248m. He is also chairman for Global RadioData Communications…
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Jan- 2020 -6 JanuaryEntertainment
HMV to close three stores and warns of more if rent negotiations fail
HMV has confirmed that three of its stores will close this month and has warned that a further 10 could close if rent negotiations with landlords fail to secure improved terms. In a statement released over the weekend the music retailer revealed it will be closing its Bury St Edmunds,…
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Dec- 2019 -12 DecemberSupermarkets
Ocado sees sales slow in Q4
Online supermarket Ocado has revealed that sales its sales growth had slowed slightly in Q4, coming in line with its expectations at 10.8%. For the 13-week period ending 1 December, Ocado’s revenues reached £429.1m, down from third quarter growth of 11.4%, after it was revealed that a 10.4% growth in…
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11 DecemberHigh Street
Co-op to open 30 new stores in lead up to Christmas
The Co-op has announced plans to open 30 new stores in the run-up to Christmas. An investment of more than £25m will see stores open across the UK throughout November and December, including sites at transport hubs, “key” city locations and residential apartments – creating up to 500 jobs. According…
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Nov- 2019 -20 NovemberHigh Street
Arlo & Jacob to open fifth UK store with new London flagship
Arlo and Jacob has revealed plans to open its fifth flagship showroom in Islington, London, set to launch in January 2020. The furniture brand claims to “defy the high street slow down” after opening four showrooms within 18 months. The showroom will be be situated at Islington Square at the…
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Oct- 2019 -7 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Clarks wins unfair dismissal case against former CEO
Clarks has won its legal battle against its former CEO Mike Shearwood who claimed unfair dismissal, after an employment tribunal sided with the shoe retailer. Shearwood launched a legal battle against the company after he was ousted last year following “conduct, conversations and expressions fell short” of company expectations. Shearwood…
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Jul- 2019 -8 JulyAdvice
What’s required for a business in the retail sector to thrive?
Latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show that retail sales in the UK fell by 2.7% in May 2019, compared to a year earlier. The total three-month average was also down year-on-year, reflecting the challenging environment for the sector. And yet, despite the shaky exterior, many retail businesses…
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Jun- 2019 -7 JuneSupermarkets
Lidl partners with charity-toy vending company
CharityPodz, the company behind the UK’s first charity-toy vending machines, has announced a new partnership with supermarket Lidl after raising over £400,000 for UK charities. The machines have been rolled out in over 500 Lidl stores, with donations going directly to the NSPCC. The vending machines are located in major…
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