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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Oct- 2025 -27 OctoberSupermarkets
Asda to open second standalone George store in Hull
Asda is set to open its second standalone George concept store in Hull on 31 October, as part of plans to replace its Asda Living brand with the George format nationwide. The new store, located at Anlaby Retail Park, follows the pilot site at Crown Point in Leeds, which opened…
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22 OctoberFeatures
Is Pets at Home really a victim of a ‘subdued’ pet market?
“It’s not just one issue behind Pets at Home’s challenges. A squeeze on household budgets, rising costs in real estate and shifts in consumer behaviour have combined with the challenges of delivering a broad ‘pet care platform’ strategy,” says Anna King, a retail consultant, of the troubles facing the UK’s…
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22 OctoberSport & Leisure
Footasylum signs lease renewal and expands Manchester flagship
Footasylum has renewed its lease at Manchester Arndale for a further 20 years and will expand the store into a 17,000 sq ft flagship unit. News comes as the trainers and apparel retailer is undertaking a full refit to create a larger space showcasing its full range of products and…
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22 OctoberSupermarkets
Lidl sees PBT triple to £156.8m as sales rise
Lidl GB has seen its pre-tax profits more than triple to £156.8m, up from £43.6m the previous year, as strong sales growth and higher customer visits lifted performance across its stores. Revenue increased 7.9% to £11.7bn, with the discounter citing its efficiency model and strategic investment as key drivers. Operating…
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22 OctoberHigh Street
Halfords half year LFL sales jump 4.1%
Halfords has revealed that its like-for-like group sales rose 4.1% for the half year ended 26 September 2025. Alongside this, the company saw its retail sales grow 4% LFL while its autocentres sales grew 4.3% LFL. As a result of this positive momentum the company revealed that its full year…
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17 OctoberDIY
Ikea UK FY sales fall 2.1% to £2.25bn despite strong final quarter
Ikea UK has reported retail sales of £2.25bn for the 2025 financial year, a 2.1% decrease on the previous year’s £2.30bn. The retailer said the performance comes despite seeing sales strengthen in the final quarter, rising 3.3%, with the trend continuing into September 2025. Ikea added that amid limited national…
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16 OctoberClothing & Shoes
All Saints opens new store in Bristol amid ongoing expansion
Fashion retailer All Saints has opened a new store at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, near Bristol, as part of a series of UK expansions planned for this autumn. The 1,719 sq ft unit, which opened yesterday (15 October), is located on the lower floor of the shopping complex between…
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16 OctoberPeople Moves
Applied Nutrition appoints new chief marketing officer
Applied Nutrition has announced the appointment of Sophie Pugh as its new chief marketing officer, as the sports nutrition brand continues to expand internationally. Pugh joins from The Hut Group (THG), where she spent nine years in the company’s nutrition division and most recently served as managing director of performance…
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15 OctoberLuxury Goods
LVMH Q3 revenues reach €18.28bn as luxury demand stabilises
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton reported revenue of €18.28bn (£15.9bn) for the third quarter of 2025, marking 1% organic growth as improving demand in Asia and the United States offset softer sales in Europe. The world’s largest luxury goods group said currency effects reduced quarterly revenue by about 5%, while…
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14 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Quiz Clothing outlines plan for UK retail expansion
Quiz Clothing has announced plans to open between five and 10 new UK stores over the next year as part of a renewed retail growth strategy following a company-wide restructuring. The Glasgow-based fashion retailer said the expansion will build on a new store concept launched at Braehead Shopping Centre in…
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