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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Jan- 2025 -7 JanuaryComment
Strategic market entry: when to follow and when to challenge
The decision of how to enter a new market represents one of the most critical strategic choices a retailer can make. While conventional wisdom often suggests avoiding direct competition with established market leaders, the reality is more nuanced. Success depends on carefully analysing market conditions and choosing an approach that…
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3 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
End. swings to pre tax loss of £43.2m
High-end fashion and streetwear label End. has reported a pre-tax loss of £43.2m, down from a profit of £8.8m for the year ended 31 March 2024. The group’s revenues also plummeted 3.8% from £221m to £212.7m. It stated that the retail landscape remained challenging as macroeconomic pressures persisted both in…
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3 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Laura Ashley acquired by Marquee Brands
Marquee Brands, a global brand accelerator that owns 17 brands, has acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers for an undisclosed price.The addition of the brand will increase the retail value of Marquee Brands’ global portfolio, which includes Ben Sherman, to over $4bn (£3.2bn). Following the acquisition, Laura Ashley’s UK-based team…
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2 January
Today’s news in brief-2/1/25
Lidl reported its best-ever Christmas performance, with turnover surpassing £1bn for the first time, a 7% increase over the four weeks to December 24, 2024. The retailer attracted over 2m additional customers, with December 23 marking its busiest day. Key contributors included the expansion of its British supply base by…
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberSupermarkets
Aldi to invest over £40m in Scotland over next two years
Aldi is set to invest over £40m into its Scottish store estate over the next two years, with three new sites set to open in 2025.Arbroath, Baillieston and Kirkintilloch stores are set to open next year, while its Carluke, Glenrothes and Stirling stores will undergo a refurbishment. The company said…
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18 DecemberSupermarkets
Aldi to invest £650m in expansion plans in 2025
Aldi is set to invest around £650m across the UK in 2025 as part of the group’s ongoing expansion plans. This includes the development of new stores in Fulham Broadway in London, Billericay in Essex, and Cheadle in Stoke-on-Trent, with the supermarket targeting around 30 new store openings next year.…
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17 DecemberPeople Moves
HG appoints Gina Slade as country manager UKI as it continues to clean up across UK & Ireland
Cleaning experts HG International b.v. have announced the appointment of Gina Slade as Country Manager for HG UK & Ireland. In this role, she will assume full responsibility for the subsidiary where the HG brand continues to experience significant growth and popularity, and having solidified its place as the second…
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10 DecemberNews
Castore appoints new commercial operations lead
Sportswear brand Castore has announced the appointment of Danny Downs to lead the company’s commercial operations as it strengthens its senior executive team. Downs brings 15 years of expertise from his time at Fanatics International where he was head of commercial development and the company’s first general manager with experience…
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5 DecemberComment
Why retailers should be making data-driven decisions
In a retail landscape increasingly dominated by e-commerce and consumer-driven expectations, Stefan Loncar, founder and CEO of Loncom Consulting, is on a mission to transform how retailers use data. From inventory management to leveraging AI, Loncar’s insights and expertise have helped retailers across the globe improve their operations, predict trends,…
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5 DecemberNews
Aldi to open four new stores across the UK
Aldi is set to open the doors to four new stores today (5 December) as it continues its rapid expansion drive across the UK. The stores will be located at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol, Hetton-le-Hole in Tyne and Wear, Ashton-in-Makerfield in Greater Manchester, and Macduff in Banffshire, creating more than…
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