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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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustClothing & Shoes
White Stuff welcomes sales uptick in FY24
White Stuff has welcomed a strong year of trading, as sales rose by 2.4% to £155m in the year ended 27 April 2024, with EBITDA up by 23% to £8.6m. Its performance was boosted by full price sales, which were up by 6.8% against the prior year, driven by less promotional…
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2 AugustNews
Network Rail retail sales jump 12.6% in Q4
Network Rail retail sales have increased 12.6% in Q4 across the portfolio of 19 managed stations throughout Great Britain. During the same quarter, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) tracked 2% growth in like-for-like sales highlighting a strong performance at Network Rail destinations. Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) figures show…
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Jul- 2024 -24 JulyDIY
Tapi confirms Carpetright store closure locations
The full list of 218 Carpetright stores set to close following the company’s acquisition by Tapi has been confirmed. Tapi has acquired the company’s IP as well as two warehouses and 54 of its stores saving 308 jobs. However, the details of the deal mean that 1,018 jobs across the…
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22 JulyNews
John Lewis launches repair service trial with Timpson Group
John Lewis has announced a trial where customers can bring their garments, accessories and a selection of homeware back to life through an in-store repair service with Johnsons (part of Timpson Group). From reviving wedding dresses to restoring the zip on a luxury clutch or adjusting a pair of curtains,…
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9 JulyNews
Montirex to open first pop-up store in Liverpool One
Montirex, the Liverpool-born technical outdoor and sportswear brand, is set to open its first ever pop-up store on Liverpool One’s South John Street. The signing follows the brand’s “successful” permanent concessions within the destination’s JD Sports and Footasylum, and highlights Liverpool One’s position as the location of choice for “fast-growing”…
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5 JulyHigh Street
Taylor Swift and Euros boost footfall amid damp June
Taylor Swift’s UK tour and the Euros helped strengthen footfall during a very wet June as total UK footfall decreased by 2.3% in June (YoY), up from -3.6% in May, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). On a segment basis, high street footfall decreased by…
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1 JulyClothing & Shoes
Fancy dress brand Smiffy’s sold to Ad Populum
Fancy dress retailer R.H. Smith and Sons, trading as Smiffy’s, has been sold to Ad Populum after falling into administration. Headquartered in Leeds, Smiffy’s has been operating for over 100 years and has stores in Liverpool, Newcastle and Oxford. However, the retailer was forced to appoint joint administrators from PwC…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneSupermarkets
Lidl to hold contractor events as it seeks new stores
Lidl is set to host a series of events aimed at forging new relationships and engaging with existing partners, as it looks to open hundreds of new stores in Great Britain. The events are set to take place from July in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham and Southampton. Hosted by members of…
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May- 2024 -29 MayNews
Poundland introduces new £3 meal deal
Poundland has today (28 May) launched its brand new £3 meal deal with sandwiches, salads and snacks. The new ranges raise the bar as Poundland introduces new options from high quality companies that already supply other multiple retailers such as M&S. What sets Poundland’s offer apart is that the price…
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20 MaySupermarkets
Asda revenues surge to £5.3bn in Q1
Asda has reported a 6.6% increase in total revenues (excluding fuel) to £5.3bn and 1.4% growth in like-for-like sales for the first quarter ended 31 March. The supermarket’s continued growth in total revenues, like-for-like sales and margin improvement in food and non-food includes a particularly strong contribution from George at…
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