Cheltenham
This coverage explores retail activity and market trends in Cheltenham, offering insights for UK retail executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and closures, redevelopment initiatives, investment activity, and the performance of retailers in this key regional market. The analysis helps professionals evaluate opportunities, challenges, and consumer behaviour shaping the Cheltenham retail landscape.
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Oct- 2024 -1 OctoberDIY
Dobbies to close 17 stores as it unveils restructuring plan
Dobbies Garden Centres Limited has launched a restructuring plan that will see the closure of 17 unprofitable stores to address “historically uneconomical rent costs and ensure a return to sustainable profitability”. Dobbies will close 11 main sites, and six little dobbies sites, which will impact 465 colleagues, of which 82…
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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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May- 2024 -10 MayHigh Street
WHSmith reveals 17 new Toys R Us locations
WHSmith has announced that it will open 17 Toys R Us shops over the summer months across the UK. The retailer is set to open a further 30 shop-in-shops before Christmas after the launch of nine Toys R Us concessions a year ago. The 17 locations opening in the summer…
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Nov- 2023 -24 NovemberNews
John Lewis to launch health clinics in-store
John Lewis has announced a partnership with diagnostic company Randox Health to launch clinics inside its stores. The clinics will provide a variety of health packages, including full body check ups, tests for gut, hormones, as well as genetic testing and other packages. Once samples have been analysed within Randox’s…
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Jul- 2023 -25 JulyClothing & Shoes
Superdry to close eight UK stores
Fashion retailer Superdry has confirmed that it is closing eight of its franchise stores in the UK, according to Drapers. The business has already shut down sites in Stoke On Trent, Ipswich, Luton, Telford, Lincoln and Bury St Edmunds. All eight stores are operated by franchise partner Aldrich Group, which…
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Jun- 2023 -1 JuneNews
WHSmith to bring Toys R Us back to the UK high street
WHSmith and Toys R Us have today announced the locations of nine WHSmith High Street stores which will be unveiling new Toys R Us shop-in-shops from this month to bring the children’s toy brand back to the UK high street. Customers visiting these stores will be welcomed by a life-size…
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May- 2023 -22 MayLuxury Goods
LK Bennett profits hit £30m amid spike in eventwear sales
LK Bennett has reported a 40% rise in its gross profit for the year ended January 2023 to over £30m, thanks to an increase in eventwear sales, according to Drapers. During the 12 months to January, the brand’s turnover stood at £49m, which means a 30% increase on the previous…
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Nov- 2021 -3 NovemberSupermarkets
Aldi to open 15 new stores before end of year
Aldi is set to open 15 new stores across the UK before the end of the year. The supermarket group, which currently has more than 930 UK stores, will open in new locations including Edinburgh (25 November), Orpington (2 December) and Poole (16 December). The new openings form part of…
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Aug- 2021 -13 AugustDIY
Homebase returns to Bradford with new store set to open
Homebase has announced its return to Bradford with a new store set to open at Enterprise 5 Retail Park later this year. The 34,500 sq ft store and 10,000 sq ft garden centre will feature home and garden products alongside paint and wallpaper as well as home furniture and accessories.…
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Jul- 2021 -19 JulyClothing & Shoes
Weird Fish raises over £250k for charity
Clothing brand Weird Fish has announced that it has raised over £250,000 through its initiatives with charity partners including the RSPB and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The retailer began its partnership with wildlife conservation charity RSPB in 2015, and has since raised £174,000 through the sales of nearly 30,000…
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