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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.

  • Oct- 2023 -
    24 October
    SupermarketsLidl becomes third largest supermarket in London

    Lidl becomes third largest supermarket in London

    Lidl GB has overtaken Asda to become the third largest supermarket in London with a market share high of 9.1%, double the market share of any other discount supermarket in the capital. It reported the fastest growth out of all supermarkets in the city, while Kantar named it the fastest-growing…

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  • 23 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief-23/10/23

    Today’s news in brief-23/10/23

    John Lewis is facing criticism from city planners over its affordable housing plans. Initially, the company aimed to make 20% of the housing in its Bromley development affordable. However, recent revelations indicate that only 10% of the flats will be designated as affordable. The Greater London Authority’s Planning Unit deems…

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  • 23 October
    Clothing & ShoesJD Sports launches new loyalty app

    JD Sports launches new loyalty app

    Sports retailer JD Sports has announced the launch of its JD Status loyalty programme app across its JD stores in the UK. The new app, which already operates in the United States, rewards loyal customers with cashback on purchases of their favourite brands ahead of its peak Christmas shopping period.…

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  • 23 October
    NewsPret accelerates US expansion with new partnership

    Pret accelerates US expansion with new partnership

    Pret A Manger has announced a new joint venture (JV) partnership with existing franchisee, Dallas International (Dallas), accelerating its expansion plans in the United States. The group said it is a key growth market in which it intends to expand further through a combination of new equity shops and additional…

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  • 19 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief-19/10/23

    Today’s news in brief-19/10/23

    Adidas has revised its full-year projections upward following robust Q3 2023 results. The sportswear giant’s performance was positively impacted by the sale of its remaining Yeezy inventory, leading to better-than-expected underlying business development. Now, Adidas anticipates an operating loss of €100m in 2023, down from the previous forecast of €450m.…

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  • 18 October
    Clothing & ShoesKurt Geiger owner eyes £400m sale

    Kurt Geiger owner eyes £400m sale

    The private equity backers of Kurt Geiger are reportedly considering a £400m sale of the brand. According to Sky News, Cinven, which has owned the footwear company since 2015, is now working with advisors at Bank of America on a prospective auction. Sources told Sky that a sale process was…

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  • 18 October
    Clothing & ShoesSosander to open first physical stores in 2024

    Sosander to open first physical stores in 2024

    UK fashion brand Sosandar is set to launch its first set of bricks and mortar stores in Spring 2024 after seeing continued growth in the market. The brand stated that the opening of the new stores will open up 60% of the £55bn annual clothing market in the UK that…

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  • 17 October
    Sponsored ArticlesHow to ‘sleigh’ your holiday campaigns

    How to ‘sleigh’ your holiday campaigns

    It’s time to expect the unexpected. The way consumers shop during the holidays has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Not only are they starting earlier, but as the UK’s cost-of-living crisis continues, they’re also spending less across all categories. Customers are buying seasonal items earlier, focusing more on…

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  • 17 October
    NewsFrasers Group acquires Germany retailer SportScheck

    Frasers Group acquires Germany retailer SportScheck

    Frasers Group has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Signa Retail Department Store Holding GmbH to acquire SportScheck, one of the leading sports retailers in Germany.  The acquisition will enable Frasers to grow its presence in Germany, one of the biggest sports markets in Europe and…

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  • 12 October
    Clothing & ShoesUniqlo owner revenues rise 20.2% in FY23

    Uniqlo owner revenues rise 20.2% in FY23

    Uniqlo’s parent company, Fast Retailing, has revealed a 20.2% rise in year-on-year revenues to ¥2.7tn (£15bn) for the year ended 31 August, as the group’s international division surpassed 50% of total revenues for the first time.  Fast Retailing also reported that operating profits reached ¥381bn (£2.1bn), which shows a rise…

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