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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Jul- 2024 -16 JulyHigh Street
Greggs to open new Kettering distribution centre
Greggs has announced plans to open a new national distribution centre at Symmetry Park, Kettering, in partnership with Tritax Symmetry. According to Greggs, this initiative is a “key” part of its growth strategy, aimed at expanding its supply chain to meet the needs of its growing number of shops across…
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15 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-15/7/24
Luxury fashion brand Burberry has ousted CEO Jonathan Akeroyd following a sharp decline in sales during its first quarter. Sales plummeted by 21%, amounting to £458m, with the Americas and Asia Pacific regions experiencing a 23% drop, and Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA) reporting a 16% fall.…
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15 JulyHealth & Beauty
Sephora to open at Birmingham’s Bullring centre
Sephora UK is continuing its retail expansion across the UK with the announcement of a new store at Hammerson’s destination in Birmingham city centre Bullring later this year. The success of the beauty retailer is largely due to the brand’s commitment to retail innovation by creating “unique and diverse” retail…
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11 JulyNews
Miniso to open new store at Eldon Square shopping centre
Miniso has announced the upcoming opening of a new location in Newcastle’s shopping centre Eldon Square. Located on the Upper Mall opposite John Lewis, Miniso’s new 1,700 sq ft store will showcase the brand’s product ranges including toys, beauty, food and brands such as Sanrio and Disney. The new store…
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9 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-9/7/24
Amazon’s Coventry warehouse is at the centre of a groundbreaking union recognition ballot involving over 3,000 workers. If successful, this vote, set to conclude on July 13th with results expected by July 15th, could compel Amazon to negotiate with GMB Union on pay and working conditions. Concurrently, rallies are planned…
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9 JulyLuxury Goods
Majestic eyes 125 new store locations
Majestic Wine has revealed that it has identified 125 locations for potential new stores across England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands. It has found almost 30 locations in Central London where it believes it could launch smaller format sites, following the success of its ‘mini Majestic’ concepts in Harpenden,…
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9 JulyNews
Ocado to open third CFC with Aeon
Ocado has announced the continued expansion of its partnership with Aeon with plans to construct a third Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in Kuki-Miyashiro, Japan. The grocer entered an exclusive partnership with Aeon in 2019 to develop the online operations of the Aeon Next grocery business using the Ocado Smart Platform…
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8 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief-8/7/24
James Timpson OBE, CEO of the Timpson shoe repair chain, has been appointed as the new Minister for Prisons, Parole, and Probation following Labour’s landslide victory in the general election. Timpson, who has been involved in the family business since his school days, has grown the company from 320 to…
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4 JulyNews
Castore opens new flagship shop at centre:mk
Sportswear brand Castore has recently announced the official opening of its regional flagship store at centre:mk. Located on centre:mk’s premium Silbury Arcade, Castore’s investment into centre:mk marks a new regional retail endeavour for the brand. Occupying 865 sq ft, the new regional flagship store is home to the brand’s complete…
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3 JulyHealth & Beauty
Kiko Milano to expand presence at Trafford Centre
Italian makeup brand Kiko Milano has announced that it is set to open a permanent store at Trafford Centre on 26 July. Since its inception in 1997, Kiko has become known for its “innovative” products and formulations, making makeup accessible to a global audience. The brand has traded with Trafford…
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