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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Sep- 2025 -16 SeptemberSupermarkets
Autumn budget could hit festive spending, warns Aldi CEO
The UK chief executive of Aldi has warned that the timing of the government’s late November budget could dampen consumer spending in the run-up to Christmas. Speaking to The Guardian, Giles Hurley said uncertainty around the measures chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce to address the fiscal gap in public finances…
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15 SeptemberSupermarkets
Aldi to invest record £1.6bn in UK store expansion
Aldi has announced a £1.6bn investment plan to accelerate store openings across the UK over the next two years. The discounter will open 80 stores between 2026 and 2027, including 21 sites in the next 13 weeks in locations such as Shoreditch in London, Durham and Kirkintilloch. Aldi currently operates…
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11 SeptemberHealth & Beauty
THG revenues fall in H1 but Q2 rebound lifts confidence
THG has revealed it delivered a first-half performance in line with guidance, as the company returned to revenue growth in Q2 with momentum continuing into H2. For the six months to 30 June 2025, the group stated that trading momentum from Q2 into Q3 continues to build positively, with the…
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10 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Inditex HY profits edge up to €2.8bn
Inditex, the parent company of fashion brands Zara, Bershka and Stradivarius, has reported that revenues rose 1.6% year-on-year to €18.4bn (£15.9bn) in the six months to 31 July, with net income up 0.8% to €2.8bn (£2.42bn). Constant currency revenues jumped by 5.1% during the period, while gross profits inched up…
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4 SeptemberOnline & Digital
Ebay launches Authenticity Guarantee for apparel in the UK
Ebay has expanded its Authenticity Guarantee to apparel in the UK, offering shoppers greater confidence when buying pre-loved designer fashion. The service, already trusted for authenticating luxury watches, handbags, sneakers and jewellery, now covers clothing, shoes and accessories. Every eligible item is verified by expert authenticators before reaching the buyer,…
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Aug- 2025 -27 AugustClothing & Shoes
Crew Clothing to open fifth London store in Muswell Hill
Crew Clothing has announced it will open its fifth London store next week as part of the brand’s wider UK expansion strategy. The 950 sq ft site, located in Muswell Hill, is due to open on 4 September and follows new store launches in Chiswick, Richmond, Paddington and the O2.…
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27 AugustSupermarkets
Lidl invests £435m in warehouses network
Lidl GB has completed a major expansion of its Belvedere warehouse in London and begun work on a new site in Leeds, as part of wider plans to grow its UK store network. The discount supermarket has invested £285m in a two-stage development at Belvedere. The first phase, costing £160m,…
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22 AugustHigh Street
Primark marks 50 years in Scotland with ‘Preemark’ rebrand
Primark is celebrating 50 years on Scottish high streets with a ‘Preemark’ rebrand, paying tribute to how many Scots pronounce the retailer’s name. The branding will feature in all 21 Scottish stores from 21 to 24 August, with full store takeovers in Hamilton, Edinburgh Princes Street and Glasgow Argyle Street.…
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21 AugustHigh Street
Mama and Papas CEO to step down amid fresh growth plans
Mamas and Papas has announced that its chief executive officer, Nathan Williams, is to step down after seven years in the role, as the nursery brand sets out a new strategy focused on overseas expansion and digital investment. Williams, who joined the business in 2017, will remain in post while…
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19 AugustClothing & Shoes
Charles Tyrwhitt opens new store in Solihull
British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt has opened a new store in Solihull, marking the latest step in its retail expansion strategy. The new 2,100 sq ft site on Mill Lane, Mell Square, includes 1,500 sq ft of trading space and features a mobile point-of-sale system. The technology allows staff to…
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