Cardiff
This coverage examines retail developments in Cardiff, a key city within the UK retail landscape. Reporting includes store openings and closures, city centre and shopping centre activity, regeneration projects, footfall trends, and local consumer behaviour — all analysed for their implications on retail performance, property strategies, and regional growth. The content is tailored for retail managers, property professionals, and executives overseeing operations in southern UK markets.
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Feb- 2024 -22 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Sports Direct launches Swiss brand On in selected stores
Sports Direct has announced the launch of On across its key stores including flagships in London, Birmingham, Manchester and its brand new Cardiff location, opening on 23 February. On has gained “significant” industry recognition and consumer popularity in recent years for its innovative technology, performance focused products and sustainable initiatives. …
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9 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Lucy and Yak partners with True Fit on AI fit recommendations
British clothing brand, Lucy and Yak, has partnered with True Fit, an AI platform that decodes size and fit for consumers and fashion retailers, to connect its customers with the right sizes digitally. News of the partnership comes after the retailer expanded its fit options to include petite and tall…
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9 FebruaryHigh Street
EE opens new Gateshead store amid £6m investment
EE has announced the opening of its latest Experience store in Gateshead, the fourth of 10 planned openings. The announcement comes as EE commits to investing £6m in the British high street in the next 12 months. The company has launched new store formats including its flagship Studio store in…
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Jan- 2024 -19 JanuaryNews
Asda to roll out 21 new stores by the end of January
Asda has announced that it will be adding 21 new convenience stores to its estate by the end of this month, with five opening their doors today (19 January). The announcement comes as the retailer continues its programme to convert the convenience stores acquired from the Co-op and EG Group…
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Dec- 2023 -4 DecemberElectrical
EE boss vows to take on Amazon and Currys
EE boss Marc Allera is planning to take on Amazon and Currys in a bid to become one of the UK’s biggest sellers of electrical goods, according to This is Money. According to the outlet, Allera stated that he wants customers to make purchases “every day and every week”. His…
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Oct- 2023 -20 OctoberNews
EE ventures into ecommerce with new brand launch
EE has announced that it is broadening its horizons from traditional telecommunications services to venture into the ecommerce market. In this landmark shift for the brand, EE has rebuilt its business from inside out based on the current and future needs of its customers. Following extensive customer research, the four…
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Aug- 2023 -10 AugustAnalysis
Greggs’ recipe for success
By May 2023, Greggs’ sales had shot up by nearly a fifth compared with the same time in 2022, as its offering of sausage rolls and pasties remained “compelling” to customers during the cost-of-living crisis. In the spring of this year, the country-wide chain of bakeries also revealed that hot…
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3 AugustNews
John Lewis to train staff to deal with shoplifting violence
John Lewis is training its retail employees to tackle shoplifters following an increase in reports of the crime. In an interview with the BBC, head of security Nicki Juniper said John Lewis was “investing heavily in training” for security and shop staff. Juniper said: “Should they want to take part…
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Jul- 2023 -25 JulySupermarkets
Poundland brings back £1 price point amid lessening inflation
Poundland has today (25 July) reduced the price of big brand “family favourite” products, many of which went back to a £1 price point, following last week’s inflation data showing price rises are moderating from 8.7% in May to 7.9%. The retailer’s price reduction, which has been dubbed ‘Operation Sell…
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7 JulyNews
Argos to close 100 stores over the next year
Argos is reportedly planning to shut down more stores next month as part of plans to close 100 sites over the next year, according to The Sun. The retailer has already shut down 37 shops this year, including all the branches in Ireland. Owned by Sainsbury’s, Argos is now planning…
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