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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Nov- 2025 -10 NovemberPeople Moves
Authentic Brands appoints new senior VP of Reebok
Authentic Brands Group has announced the appointment of Daniel Schachne as its new senior vice president of Reebok, tasking him with driving the sportswear brand’s global strategy. Schachne, who has more than 15 years of experience managing major consumer brands, will work with licensing partners, retailers and brand ambassadors to…
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7 NovemberSupermarkets
Waitrose unveils first ‘Home of Food Lovers’ concept store
Waitrose has opened its first “Home of Food Lovers” concept store in Newbury, marking a key step in the grocer’s £1bn investment programme to enhance and expand its 317-strong estate. The 27,000 sq ft Berkshire site will act as a testing ground for new concepts designed to improve service and…
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6 NovemberAdvice
How does installing an EV charging hub boost the value of your retail site?
The transition to EVs is not just a shift in how people purchase vehicles, it is a fundamental realignment of which businesses can profit from the expansion of transport infrastructure. Retail site owners are well positioned to capitalise on this change, as the market has shifted from the presence of…
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5 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Hugo Boss reports 1% sales drop amid currency headwinds
Hugo Boss has reported a 1% decline in group sales on a currency-adjusted and 4% on a reported basis to €989m (£871.3m) for the third quarter, citing challenging market conditions and continued currency pressures. Currency-adjusted sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) declined 2% to €641m (£564.7m), as…
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4 NovemberClothing & Shoes
ABF considers Primark separation
Associated British Foods (ABF) is reviewing its group structure in a move that could result in the separation of its Primark and food operations. The company said no decision had yet been taken, but the review is aimed at “maximising long-term value” across the business. The process is being conducted…
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3 NovemberEntertainment
Miniso UK reports record sales growth as store expansion accelerates
Miniso UK has reported record sales growth, with total revenue projected to reach £42m by the end of 2025 – up from £26.1m in 2023 – as the retailer continues an aggressive store expansion programme across the country. The company said revenue had risen 243% since 2023, driven by a…
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3 NovemberClothing & Shoes
ME+EM reports 24% sales rise driven by US expansion
British womenswear brand ME+EM has reported a 24% rise in annual revenues to £147.9m, driven by strong international demand and expansion in the United States. The company said sales in the US grew 61% to £47.3m in the year to January 2025, following the launch of four new stores including…
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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberHigh Street
HMV to open three new stores as part of UK and European expansion
HMV has announced plans to open three new stores in Peterborough, Cork and The Hague as part of its ongoing expansion across the UK and Europe. The new locations represent a further step in its investment in high-street retail following a period of growth and refurbishment across its existing estate. …
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29 OctoberOnline & Digital
Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs globally amid AI shift
Amazon is reportedly set to cut around 14,000 corporate jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring drive linked to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), raising uncertainty for the company’s 75,000 UK workers, according to Sky News. The US technology group said affected teams would be informed by management…
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28 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Total Capital boosts Weird Fish stake to 80% via Auralis
The private equity backer of Weird Fish has launched a new investment vehicle, which sees Total Capital Partners (TCP) rolling Weird Fish into a new holding company while raising its stake in the group. The new company, named Auralis, has seen TCP raised its stake in the clothing brand to…
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