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 -1 OctoberHigh Street
Greggs Q3 sales up 6.1% amid improved August and September
Greggs has revealed that its total sales were up 6.1% for the 13 weeks ended 27 September 2025 due to improved trading in August and September following the heatwaves in July. Alongside this, its company-managed shop like-for-like sales were up 1.5% in the period and up 2.2% in the year-to-date.…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberHigh Street
Søstrene Grene turnover jumps 31% to £314m as UK expansion ramps up
Danish homewares brand Søstrene Grene has reported record turnover for the 2024/25 financial year, with turnover rising 31% from £240m to £314m. Growth was driven by strong international expansion and particularly high performance in the UK, where sales increased 130% year-on-year. Meanwhile, gross profit increased from £91m to £111m, while…
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29 SeptemberComment
The dos and don’ts of installing EV chargers at retail parks
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating across the UK, and retail parks are uniquely suited to support this shift. With more EVs on the road, the demand for good locations to charge is paramount. With their large car parks and numerous amenities, retail parks are well suited for hosting an…
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26 SeptemberSport & Leisure
Castore signs five-year partnership deal with Apparel Brands
Sportswear firm Castore has agreed a five-year partnership with Apparel Brands to develop, manufacture and distribute socks and underwear across the UK and Europe. The range, covering men, women and youth, will be rolled out with major retail partners from 2026. Design work between the two companies is already under…
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25 SeptemberSupermarkets
Aldi to hire 4,500 staff ahead of Christmas trading
Aldi has announced plans to recruit 4,500 store colleagues across the UK in the run-up to Christmas. The supermarket said the recruitment drive will cover a range of permanent roles, including store assistants, managers and cleaners, to support both festive demand and its expansion into 2026. Aldi, which currently operates…
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24 SeptemberEntertainment
The Entertainer to open first outlet store at Dalton Park
Toy retailer The Entertainer will open its first outlet store at Dalton Park in County Durham on 4 October. The 2,000 sq ft shop will stock toys and games from brands including Lego, Barbie and Paw Patrol, alongside the retailer’s Early Learning Centre and Addo private label ranges. The opening…
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22 SeptemberHigh Street
Home Bargains ramps up operations at new automated distribution centre
Home Bargains has revealed its new Omega automated distribution centre is now servicing 200 stores across the UK. The centre intakes over 25,000 pallets of stock each week, picking and dispatching almost 2 million cases, equating to over 50,000 cages of stock, and over 1,000 store deliveries, weekly. Over 60%…
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19 SeptemberSupermarkets
Asda doubles internship scheme for young people with additional needs
Asda is expanding its supported internship scheme for young people with learning disabilities or difficulties, doubling both the number of students and participating stores for the 2025 intake. The programme, run in partnership with the charity DFN Project Search, will see 119 students start year-long placements in 22 Asda stores…
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17 SeptemberHigh Street
The Perfume Shop to open new experiential store in Barnsley
The Perfume Shop is set to open a new experiential store at Barnsley’s Alhambra Shopping Centre on 19 September, the latest milestone in its nationwide expansion and refurbishment programme. The refreshed Cheapside store features a new layout and upgraded services, including a digital screen, personalised ribbon machine, and the retailer’s…
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16 SeptemberFeatures
Why Inditex is betting on speed while rivals retract
Fashion retail is in a moment of reckoning. Inflation, freight costs and currency headwinds are pressuring margins across the board, while digital disruption continues to reshape how consumers shop. Many players have responded by scaling back their physical footprint, trimming overheads, or leaning heavily into online channels. But Inditex, the…
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