Liverpool
This coverage focuses on retail activity and developments in Liverpool, including store openings and closures, investment projects, consumer trends, and regional market performance. Reporting highlights how retailers adapt strategies to Liverpool’s economic and cultural landscape — offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals overseeing retail operations in this key UK city.
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Feb- 2025 -17 FebruaryDepartment Stores
John Lewis partners with Rough Trade to introduce vinyl records
John Lewis has partnered with music retailer Rough Trade to introduce a selection of vinyl records in stores and online. The new vinyl assortment is a curated selection of old and modern classics including albums from artists including Nirvana, Radiohead and Marvin Gaye. The selection also includes more modern artists…
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Jan- 2025 -16 JanuaryHigh Street
High Streets UK launches to tackle key high street issues
Business representatives from the nation’s flagship high streets have come together to launch High Streets UK, a new partnership which aims to tackle the “most pressing” issues facing the nation’s flagship high streets. Founding members of High Streets UK include leading Business Improvement Districts from Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool,…
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15 JanuaryNews
Liverpool One’s footfall rises 10% in ‘most successful’ shopping season
Liverpool One has reported its “most successful” festive shopping season since 2019, with footfall up 10%. The run of success began with Black Friday week when the destination experienced a 14% growth in footfall and a 28% increase in sales, reflecting the trend of consumers buying in-store and ahead of…
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3 January
Today’s news in brief-3/1/25
Revolution Beauty has resolved its legal dispute with former shareholder Chrysalis Investments through a confidential settlement. Despite earlier threats of claims exceeding £45m, the company paid a “non-material sum” under 1% of Chrysalis’s stock market value. The agreement involved no admission of liability, and Chrysalis dropped further legal action. Chrysalis…
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3 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Zara opens upsized store at Liverpool One
Inditex-owned fashion brand Zara has opened its significantly upsized flagship at Liverpool One on upper and lower South John Street. The new 42,000 sq ft store is the latest example of brand investment in the destination, following a landmark year of signings that will make 2025 Liverpool One’s biggest year…
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Dec- 2024 -20 DecemberSupermarkets
Network Rail retail sales rise 10% to £233m in Q2
Network Rail saw its total retail sales rise 10% to £233.7m for the second quarter from July to September, spelling an increase of over £21m on the same period last year. Additionally, retail sales overtook the previous quarter, jumping by over £8m. Network Rail’s annual retail sales for 2023/24 surpassed…
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17 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-17/12/24
Shein’s potential London IPO may challenge regulatory norms as the company reportedly seeks a waiver from the UK’s 10% public float requirement. If successful, it would mark a first for London’s stock market. Shein filed confidentially with the FCA in June but faces delays due to regulatory scrutiny, including concerns…
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17 DecemberShopping Centres
Landsec acquires 92% stake in Liverpool ONE
Landsec has acquired a 92% stake in Liverpool ONE from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) (69%) and Grosvenor (23%) for an overall consideration of £490m. Of this total consideration, a payment of £35m to ADIA is deferred for two years. The income return on…
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Nov- 2024 -18 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-18/11/24
Sephora is poised for an ambitious UK expansion, planning 20 new stores by 2027, doubling its physical footprint. CEO Guillaume Motte attributes renewed confidence in the UK market to an improved competitive landscape. The brand, which re-entered the UK in 2022 after a 17-year absence, currently operates six stores, with…
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18 NovemberHealth & Beauty
Sephora to open 20 more UK stores by 2027
Sephora has plans to open a further 20 stores in the next two to three years across the UK, The Times has reported, as CEO Guillaume Motte aims to double the beauty retailer’s presence in Britain. As well as committing to more brick-and-mortar stores, Motte wants to expand Sephora’s online…
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