Cheshire
This coverage examines retail developments and regeneration efforts across Cheshire, focusing on key towns such as Crewe, Winsford, Northwich, and Congleton. Reporting includes major projects like Crewe’s Royal Arcade development, which features a new bus station and multi-storey car park, and Winsford’s £22.5m town centre regeneration, the largest investment since the 1960s. Additionally, the content highlights initiatives in Northwich’s Weaver Square and Congleton’s Market Quarter, reflecting efforts to revitalize town centres and adapt to changing consumer habits. This information is curated for retail professionals assessing market opportunities, urban regeneration impacts, and the evolving retail landscape in Cheshire.
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Jun- 2022 -8 JuneDepartment Stores
Hotter Shoes announces new digital hub openings with Notcutts
Hotter Shoes has announced the opening of two digital hubs this month with Notcutts Garden Centres. This announcement comes after Hotter’s partnership with Notcutts was established in 2021, with the opening of the brand’s first digital hub at Notcutts Wheatcroft in Nottingham. The digital hubs will open at Notcutts Rivendell,…
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilLuxury Goods
Cheshire Oaks and Swindon designer outlets sold for £600m
LaSalle Investment Management, the global real estate investment manager, has acquired McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon for a total sum of £600m from Nuveen Real Estate. The investment was made through LaSalle’s growing Value-Add Investments business line. However, the assets will continue to be managed…
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13 AprilNews
Aldi trials all-electric trailer to lower delivery fleet emissions
Aldi has announced it is trialling an all-electric refrigerated trailer to form part of its efforts to reduce lower carbon emissions in its lorry fleet. The trailer converts kinetic energy into electricity to power the on-board batteries as the wheels turn, meaning products are kept cool – all while reducing…
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Nov- 2021 -3 NovemberSupply Chain
AO expands logistics network with new warehouse
AO has opened its fourth warehouse in Crewe, in a move that creates over 80 new jobs and adds over 300,000 sqft of new distribution space to its logistics network. The online retailer will now occupy the Crewe Commercial Park site in what is the largest commercial property build of…
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Aug- 2021 -16 AugustClothing & Shoes
M&S to grow ‘brands at M&S’ portfolio by six
Marks and Spencer has named six additional clothing and footwear brands that will become available via the group’s website within the coming weeks. Albaray, Celtic and Co, Craghoppers, Fat Face, Frugi, and Jones Bootmaker will be stocked as a part of the retailer’s plans to “curate a platform of brands”…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneDepartment Stores
M&S partners with Clarks on kids collection
M&S has revealed a new partnership with Clarks shoes which includes selling the brand online and in eight UK destination stores. This latest brand partnership is part of the continued momentum for the retailer in its strategic shift from “special occasion” clothing and footwear to everyday “style and value”. The…
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Apr- 2021 -26 AprilOnline & Digital
Gousto reaches first year of profitability since launch
Recipe box provider Gousto has welcomed “record” sales for 2020, up 129% to £189m. Meanwhile, underlying EBITDA was £18.2m, up from a loss of £9.1m in 2019, as Gousto achieved its first full year of profitability since launch. According to the group, this strong growth has continued into 2021, with…
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12 AprilShopping Centres
McArthurGlen opens £160m designer outlet destination
McArthurGlen has announced the opening of a new £160m designer outlet fashion destination in the West Midlands. The centre marks McArthurGlen’s seventh British designer outlet, joining its other destinations in Ashford, Bridgend, Cheshire Oaks, East Midlands, Swindon and York, and it is the group’s 26th across Europe and in Canada.…
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Oct- 2020 -7 OctoberOnline & Digital
Sosander continues sales momentum post-lockdown
Sosander has maintained trading momentum in its latest half-year of trading, according to its interim trading update for the six months ended 30 September. The Cheshire-based online retailer saw revenues rise following the lockdown period and the business revealed a 52% in turnover of £4.3m for the period. Sales momentum…
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Aug- 2020 -4 AugustOnline & Digital
AO to open new 115,000 sq ft warehouse
Online electricals retailer AO has expanded its logistic capabilities with the opening of a new 115,000 sq ft warehouse in Stafford. The new warehouse will also create 250 new roles with AO adding that the recruitment drive has been launched to manage the “sustained demand” created by customers turning to…
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