Expansion
This coverage examines retail expansion strategies and activities within the UK market. Reporting highlights store openings, market entry plans, international growth, investment in new formats, and leadership decisions driving growth. With a focus on commercial opportunities and competitive positioning, it provides insights for executives and managers overseeing strategic development and operational rollout.
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Dec- 2025 -11 DecemberEntertainment
Universal Music Group opens new stores in London and New York
Universal Music Group opened a new UMusic Shop in London and New York earlier this month, expanding its retail footprint with locations designed to act as creative hubs for fans. A UMusic Shop opened on 16 December in Camden Market, and is intended to reflect the area’s music heritage. It…
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11 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Club L London FY profits soar 351% amid expansion
Club L London has seen pre-tax profits soar by 351% in its “record” full-year results, rising by £3.1m to £14m, as the womenswear brand continued its international expansion. Gross profit meanwhile rose by 62% to £37.8m, up from £23.4m the prior year, while profit margins rose from 6.9% to 21.1%.…
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10 DecemberSupermarkets
Aldi to open five stores in 24 hours as part of UK expansion
Aldi will open five new stores across England in 24 hours as part of its plan to reach 1,500 UK sites. The openings include branches in Uxbridge and Old Kent Road in London, Northallerton and Pershore on 11 December, followed by a new store in Yate, Bristol on 12 December. The…
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9 DecemberShopping Centres
Frasers Group acquires Swindon Designer Outlet
Frasers Group has announced its acquisition of Swindon Designer Outlet for an undisclosed amount, in a move the company said strengthens its position in the outlet retail format and supports its wider property strategy. Swindon Designer Outlet is a 250,000 sq ft site, which opened in 1997 and draws more…
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8 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Victoria’s Secret lifts guidance as Q3 sales rise 9% to $1.47bn
Victoria’s Secret has raised its full-year forecasts after reporting third-quarter net sales of $1.47bn (£1.1bn) – up 9% on last year – alongside an operating loss of $19m (£14.2m) and a net loss of $37m (£27.7m), both narrower than a year earlier. The retailer said revenue for the 13 weeks…
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5 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Crew Clothing to open four new stores before New Year
Crew Clothing has revealed it will open four new shops at major shopping centres before the end of the year, as the fashion retailer continues its expansion across the UK. The sites – at the Bentall Centre in Kingston, Churchill Square in Brighton, Meadowhall in Sheffield and the Glades in…
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4 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Frasers ‘remains cautious’ despite 5% sales rise in H1
Frasers Group has welcomed a “solid” first half of trading, as revenues rose 5% to £2.58bn, driven by an international revenue growth of 42.8%, but said it “remains cautious” amid tough market conditions. Despite the rise in sales, adjusted pre-tax profits fell by 2.8% to £290.9m following an £82.3m rise…
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4 DecemberLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland revenue and profits surge ahead of festive trading
Watches of Switzerland has reported a surge in its revenues and profits for the 26 weeks to 26 October 2025 (H1 FY26), and said it is “well positioned” to enter the holiday trading period. The group reported a 6% increase in adjusted EBITDA to £69m, while group revenues rose by…
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4 DecemberSupermarkets
Co-op debuts ‘on the go’ concept store in London
Co-op has opened its first ‘on the go’ concept store in the London area with the launch of a 550 sq ft site in Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames. The format is designed for high footfall locations and focuses on prepared meals and hot food throughout the day. The store…
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3 DecemberDIY
Victorian Plumbing posts record revenues
Victorian Plumbing has announced that it has posted record revenues of £310m, an increase of 5%, for the year ended 30 September 2025. This came as its order volumes rose 6% to 1.1 million, although average order value dipped 1% to £287, recovering in the second half. As a result,…
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