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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Jul- 2018 -4 JulyHigh Street
Topps Tiles to continue ‘tight cost control’ after Q3 sales dip
Topps Tiles has posted a further decrease in sales for the 13 weeks ending 1 July 2018, and said it plans to continue “tight cost control” in the face of a “weaker consumer environment”. In a Q3 update the tiling retailer reported a 2.3% decrease in like-for-like sales over the…
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Jun- 2018 -28 JuneAdvice
How to build your own retail empire
It takes a certain type of person to be a successful retail entrepreneur, with the passion and determination to make a mark in the sector they love, taking the lows with the highs. However, building up one idea and then moving onto the next does carry some risks and whilst…
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26 JuneEconomy
EXCLUSIVE: Mattressman accounts ‘disaster’
Mattressman has revealed that it entered a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) due to “inaccurate management accounts”, which led the company to believe it was profitable in Q1 and Q2 of 2017, Retail Sector can reveal. However in March this year it was found that it was losing money during that…
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12 JuneHigh Street
Ted Baker continues to buck high street gloom with continued revenue growth
Ted Baker has posted a 4.2% increase in group revenue for the 19-week period ending 9 June as it continues to defy the high street gloom. Ted Baker said the performance was achieved despite the impact of unseasonal weather across Europe and the East Coast of America in the early…
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May- 2018 -3 MayAnalysis
REPORT: Comparing the US and European retail sectors
Dire predictions of mass bankruptcies in the US retail sector in the face of the ecommerce revolution have come true in the so-called “retail apocalypse”. Changing consumer habits with the growing popularity of online shopping and increasingly easy delivery options have led to slack growth, if not declines in…
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2 MayHealth & Beauty
Holland & Barrett reports ninth consecutive year of sales growth
Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has reported its ninth consecutive year of like-for-like sales growth, rising by 4.5%. The group reported growth across all channels and markets. Revenue rose by 7.1% to £656m and operating profit rose to £114m, with online sales increasing by 23.6%. During the year…
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Apr- 2018 -25 AprilOnline & Digital
Boohoo sales double in full year results
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has revealed a £579.8m increase in sales, up 97% for the year ending on 28 February 2018. The online pure-play group saw strong growth across its three major brands. Boohoo’s revenue increased by £374.1m, up by 32%, and sister company Pretty Little Thing saw revenue increase…
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23 AprilClothing & Shoes
Boohoo expected to report 95% sales increase
Boohoo is expected to report a 95% increase in sales when it publishes its full year results on Wednesday (25 April), the City has predicted. According to City AM, this will mean an increase of £574.6m with pre-tax profits at around £47m. Boohoo has heavily invested in its infrastructure with…
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11 AprilSupermarkets
Tesco defies retail struggles amid ‘year of strong progress’
Tesco has posted a marked increase in its annual profits and called 2017 a “year of strong progress” in its preliminary result for the year. For the financial year ending 24 February Tesco recorded pre-tax profits of £1.3bn – up from £145m the previous year where its profits were dented…
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6 AprilHigh Street
Sainsbury’s ‘considered’ Mothercare acquisition
Sainsbury’s considered acquiring embattled retailer Mothercare but decided against making an offer, it has emerged. According to the Press Association the supermarket’s deals team had been monitoring the situation regarding the baby retailer over the past few months, with a view to make a potential acquisition. However Sainsbury’s decided against…
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