Concession
This coverage explores the role and impact of concession arrangements in the UK retail sector. Reporting includes concession rollouts in department and specialty stores, partnership structures, financial performance, merchandising models, and contract renewals — all analysed for their implications on revenue, brand presence, and operational efficiency. Content is tailored for retail directors, store managers, and executives overseeing multi-brand estate strategies and collaborative retail formats.
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Aug- 2024 -5 AugustClothing & Shoes
Authentic names new Ted Baker licensing partners
Authentic Brands Group has announced that it has established three foundational licensing partners for Ted Baker, securing the future of the brand in the US and Canada. The new lineup includes the United Legwear and Apparel Co. (ULAC), BCI Brands and Peerless Clothing. United Legwear and Apparel Co. will design…
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Jul- 2024 -22 JulyHealth & Beauty
Holland and Barrett unveils first London ‘H&Bean’ cafe
UK-based wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has started trialling its first London-based H&Bean cafe concessions at its Victoria Street street store. The news comes after the group trialled the takeaway service at its flagship store in Birmingham in November. The new H&Bean cafe concession will offer a brand-new range of…
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Apr- 2024 -18 AprilPeople Moves
Harvey Nichols appoints new CEO
Harvey Nichols has appointed Julia Goddard, EMEA president of Alexander McQueen, as its new chief executive officer, effective June 2024. Goddard’s appointment comes after Manju Malhotra, who served as CEO for 25 years, resigned last August. Before joining Harvey Nichols, Goddard spent 14 years at Alexander McQueen, where she led…
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Oct- 2023 -10 OctoberNews
Mamas and Papas expands in South East Asia
Mamas and Papas, the high street nursery brand, has announced a series of new partnerships with retailers in South East Asia as part of its ongoing international expansion. The company has signed multi-store supply agreements with MAP Active, a part of PT Mitra Adiperkasa TBK Group, a lifestyle retailer with…
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9 OctoberDepartment Stores
House of Fraser could disappear from high street, CEO warns
House of Fraser stores could disappear from the high street altogether, as Frasers plans to pivot away from the traditional department store model, CEO Michael Murray has told the Telegraph. Murray said the House of Fraser brand could disappear altogether, adding that the “future vision is that House of Fraser…
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Jun- 2023 -5 JuneAnalysis
Could WHSmith secure Toys R Us’ success through concessions?
After disappearing from UK high streets and retail parks in 2018, Toys R Us has made plans to relaunch this summer across several locations, as well as in the form of concessions in WHSmith branches. The children’s toys retailer exited after falling out of favour due to strong competition from…
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May- 2023 -26 MayNews
Greggs opens first concession with Sainsbury’s
Greggs and Sainsbury’s have recently teamed up to bring customers a new type of concession inside Sainsbury’s Biggleswade petrol station. The partnership, which has created 12 jobs, is the first of its kind but the retailers are expected to open further concessions together later this year throughout the UK. The…
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Mar- 2023 -6 MarchDepartment Stores
WHSmith to target stationary market with new Curi.o.city stores
WH Smith has reportedly revealed plans to open a souvenir and stationery store called Curi.o.city as it looks to fill the void left by the collapsed paperchase, according to The Times. According to the report, WH Smith will open standalone shops, one under the new fascia in Gatwick airport’s south…
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Jan- 2023 -20 JanuaryHigh Street
Mamas & Papas appoints new CEO ahead of global expansion
Mamas and Papas, the high street nursery brand, has announced chief operating officer Nathan Williams as its new CEO to lead the company’s next phase of growth, which it said would include expansion into new and existing international markets. Current CEO Mark Saunders, who joined the business three years ago…
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Dec- 2022 -7 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Quiz returns to profitability in H1 as demand rises
Quiz has welcomed a “significant” increase in profitability in its half-year results, as profit before tax hit £1.8m, up from a loss of £1.3m the prior year, after the group witnessed stronger consumer demand for the brand. The group, which also benefited from softer prior year comparatives as a result…
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