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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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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3 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-3/7/24
JD.com is reportedly considering a bid for parcel delivery company Evri, progressing to the second stage of bidding after making a non-binding offer last month. Competing companies include InPost and Cainiao, Alibaba Group’s logistics arm, as well as Apollo Global Management. Evri, formerly Hermes, has been exploring options including a…
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3 JulyDepartment Stores
M&S to open flagship stores in Bath and Bristol
Marks and Spencer has revealed plans to open new flagship stores in Bath and Bristol as it looks to cement its offering around the UK. The move will see it return to Bristol city centre with a brand-new 80,000 sq ft flagship full-line store at Cabot Circus. The store is…
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Jun- 2024 -14 JuneNews
Aldi announces planned refurbs for more than 30 stores
Aldi has announced that over 30 of its stores across the UK will undergo refurbishments this summer, with the supermarket set to invest more than £90m on store improvements throughout 2024. Over 100 stores located across the country are getting an upgrade this year – from Crewe to Cardiff and…
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May- 2024 -17 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-17/5/24
Asos is set to enter the Indian market through a new long-term partnership with Reliance Retail, marking Asos’ first country-wide exclusive retail partnership. Reliance Retail will manage the exclusive retail presence of Asos’s brands both online and offline across India, utilising various retail formats including exclusive brand stores and digital…
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17 MayElectrical
Currys to revamp 65 stores to enhance customer experience
Currys has announced an investment programme that will see it refurbish 65 of its stores across the UK to improve the customer experience. The stores will have around 90% of their existing space changed making them “more navigable” for the customer and “enhanced” layouts will enable them to showcase a…
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2 MayHigh Street
Lounge Underwear PBT falls 33% amid focus on store openings
Lounge Underwear has reported that pre-tax profits dropped 33% to £5.5m during the year ended 30 June 2023, as the retailer focused on expanding its brick and mortar presence. The group’s pre-tax loss comes despite sales increasing 6% to £67.9m, as its active customer base also rose 20% across all…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilNews
Lidl announces plans to open hundreds of new sites
Lidl has unveiled plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country, creating thousands of new jobs. This follows a year of significant investment in its infrastructure to further strengthen operations, during which Lidl opened its largest global warehouse in Luton. The discounter grocer has also been optimising and…
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9 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-9/4/24
No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), the retailers of the Ted Baker brand in the UK and Europe, will close 11 stores by 19 April. This decision follows the appointment of administrators and is aimed at improving the company’s performance. Authentic Brands Group, the intellectual property owner of Ted Baker,…
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9 AprilHigh Street
Ted Baker to close 11 stores
The joint administrators of No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), retailers of the Ted Baker brand in the UK and Europe, have announced that 11 stores will close and cease trading by 19 April. News of the closures follows the appointment of Benji Dymant and Daniel Smith of Teneo Financial…
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