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 -14 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Luxe Collective to be revived following Fashionphile acquisition
Six months after closing the £10m business, Luxe Collective and its founders have returned to the luxury resale market through a new partnership with US company Fashionphile. The deal covers Luxe Collective’s intellectual property, customer database and social media assets. The Liverpool-based resale business entered insolvency in May. Its website…
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13 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Unfabled raises £1.3m amid expansion into 737 Boots stores
Women’s health start-up Unfabled has raised £1.4m ($1.7m) in new funding and secured national distribution in 737 Boots stores. Founded in 2021 by chief executive Hannah Samano, a former Unilever innovator named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Unfabled develops supplements addressing cycle-related symptoms such as fatigue, cramps and…
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13 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Uniqlo owner posts fourth consecutive year of record profits
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has reported its fourth consecutive year of record profits, with group performance lifted by strong sales in Japan and continued international growth. The company said pre-tax profit rose 16.8% year-on-year to £3.18bn for the 12 months to 31 August, while operating profit increased 16.6% to £2.76bn.…
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10 OctoberLuxury Goods
Frasers Group acquires majority stake in The Webster
Frasers Group has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in US-based luxury retailer The Webster, marking its first expansion into the North American market. The Webster, founded in 2008 by chief executive Laure Hériard Dubreuil, operates 13 boutiques across North America and represents more than 100 international brands.…
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10 OctoberHigh Street
Wilko owner returns to profit as revenues rise 13.5%
Norton Group Holdings, owner of retail brands including Wilko, The Range and Homebase, has returned to profit, reporting pre-tax profits of £10.5m for the 53-week period ended 2 February 2025. Group revenue also rose 13.5% to £1.47bn, up from £1.3bn the previous year. The £176m increase was driven by growth…
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8 OctoberOnline & Digital
Oak and More reports 69% revenue rise and £6.2m profit boost
Furniture retailer Oak and More has reported a 69% rise in annual revenue and a £6.2m improvement in profitability for the year to 31 January 2025, as it continues to expand across the UK. The company, formerly known as Oak Furniture Superstore, achieved sales of £30.9m for the year, up…
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7 OctoberHigh Street
Majestic launches recruitment drive for 150 festive and permanent roles
Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has begun recruiting 150 new staff as it prepares for the busy Christmas trading period. The company is hiring a mix of permanent and temporary employees across its 216 shops. The expansion aims to strengthen its workforce ahead of the festive season and…
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7 OctoberDIY
Victorian Plumbing sees revenues jump 5% amid market decline in FY25
Victorian Plumbing has reported a 5% rise in full-year revenue to about £310m for the 12 months to 30 September 2025, in line with market expectations, despite a wider fall in the UK home improvements and DIY market. The group stated that the broader market declined by around 3% over…
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6 OctoberFeatures
Fresh no more: Amazon’s online grocery strategy explained
Amazon has announced it will close all 14 of its Amazon Fresh stores in the UK, while converting a further five into Whole Foods Market locations. By the end of 2026, the company will operate 12 Whole Foods stores across the country, including a recently opened branch in Chelsea and…
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2 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Dr Martens inks UAE and Latin America distribution deals
Dr Martens has signed a distribution agreement with Beside Group to launch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking its first entry into the market. The footwear brand said the partnership will begin with wholesale, with plans for mono-branded stores in the future. Beside Group, which works with international fashion…
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