Manchester
This coverage highlights retail activity, trends, and developments in Manchester, a key UK retail hub. Reporting includes store openings and closures, property developments, local economic impacts, retail performance data, and insights into regional strategies by national and independent brands. Tailored for executives and managers, it supports strategic planning for those engaged in retail operations and expansion in the North West.
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Dec- 2023 -4 DecemberElectrical
EE boss vows to take on Amazon and Currys
EE boss Marc Allera is planning to take on Amazon and Currys in a bid to become one of the UK’s biggest sellers of electrical goods, according to This is Money. According to the outlet, Allera stated that he wants customers to make purchases “every day and every week”. His…
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Nov- 2023 -29 NovemberNews
Dune London opens new flagship store in Manchester
Dune London has announced the opening of a new 1,596 sq ft flagship store in the Manchester Arndale, expanding its presence in the North West. The new store is fitted with Dune London’s premium flagship concept, designed in house by the retailer’s store development team. The store brings together polished…
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17 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Frasers Group opens multi-fascia store at Gateshead Metrocentre
Frasers Group has opened the doors to Sports Direct’s brand new 50,000 sq.ft multi-fascia store in Metrocentre, Gateshead including USC, Evans Cycles, and Game. Sports Direct’s new store offers specialist sporting areas for running, football, and outdoor, across men’s, women’s and kidswear, and brings Sports Direct’s Running Concept to customers.…
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7 NovemberNews
Watches of Switzerland Q2 revenues rise to £379m
Watches of Switzerland has reported that revenues increased to £379m in Q2 2023, up from £374m for the same period last year, due to robust demand for luxury watches. US revenue reached £165m, up 11% at constant currency. The group reported strong sales due to the opening of new mono-brand…
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2 NovemberNews
Castore continues expansion drive with three store openings
Premium British sportswear brand, Castore, has continued to celebrate its successful expansion and rapid growth with new store openings both in the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East. The brand, which was founded in 2015 by Wirral-based brothers Phil and Tom Beahon, has thrived since its inception and has seen…
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Oct- 2023 -31 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-31/10/23
The British Retail Consortium reports a drop in shop price inflation to 5.2% in October, down from 6.2% in September, marking the lowest rate since August 2022. Non-food inflation also declined to 3.4%, the lowest since September 2022. Food inflation decelerated to 8.8%, and fresh food inflation decreased to 8.3%,…
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31 OctoberNews
Shein appoints ex-PLT buying director as chief product officer
Shein has recently appointed Gemma Dunne to the recently-created role of chief product officer, according to Drapers. Formerly PrettyLittleThing buying director, Dunne left the job after 10 years with the company and is understood to have started her new role at Shein last month. Her fashion career began in 2013…
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30 OctoberNews
M&S to sell Jaeger brand in 20 more stores
Marks and Spencer has today (30 October) announced that fashion brand Jaeger will open in a further 20 stores across the UK, following the iconic heritage brand’s ongoing success in store and online. Following a successful trial last year, where selected M&S stores welcomed a dedicated space for Jaeger, M&S…
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30 OctoberDIY
Andrews Tiles launches TheTilersHub.co.uk
Andrews Tiles has announced the launch of its online venture TheTilersHub.co.uk, which sells DIY products with next day delivery. The launch comes after the retailer made a “considerable” expansion this year, which included two new site openings in Seacroft and Stockport in Greater Manchester. The retailer attributed its expansion to…
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23 OctoberClothing & Shoes
JD Sports launches new loyalty app
Sports retailer JD Sports has announced the launch of its JD Status loyalty programme app across its JD stores in the UK. The new app, which already operates in the United States, rewards loyal customers with cashback on purchases of their favourite brands ahead of its peak Christmas shopping period.…
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