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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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyDepartment Stores
Frasers Group to axe 100 roles in Manchester
Frasers Group is reportedly set to axe more than 100 roles in its head office in Manchester in a bid to streamline the business, Drapers has reported. It is understood that the retail group has entered into a consultation period with staff from Missguided, I saw It First and Studio…
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27 JulyOnline & Digital
THG snaps up City A.M.
THG has announced the acquisition of London’s 18-year-old business newspaper, City A.M. The news comes after it was revealed that City AM was on the brink of administration and THG was reportedly in advanced talks with the newspaper to acquire it through a pre-pack administration. Matthew Moulding, THG chief executive…
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19 JulyNews
Red Run to open flagship store at Liverpool One
Women’s active streetwear brand, Red Run, is set to open its flagship store at Liverpool One this autumn. Trading from 1,400 sq ft, the shop will stock the brand’s range of active streetwear for women, including exclusive collections and limited edition pieces. The new flagship store marks an important stage…
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14 JulyClothing & Shoes
Selfridges unveils new loyalty scheme Unlocked
Selfridges has introduced its new loyalty programme, Selfridges Unlocked, which will see that participating customers ‘unlock’ the best product launches, events, news and free shipping. The loyalty scheme will also give full access with special invites to the retailer’s events, services, and product launches first. It also includes a charity…
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6 JulyNews
THG CEO to sell firm’s Manchester HQ
THG CEO Matt Moulding is set to sell the group’s £250m headquarters in Manchester, Drapers has reported. The site was bought by Moulding in 2019 through his private company Moulding Capital and comprises five industrial units and an office. According to a Warrington Council cabinet report, a company named SLBI…
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Jun- 2023 -16 JuneNews
EE opens new visionary store in Westfield London
EE has unveiled the future face of retail at its visionary new flagship store, The EE Studio, located in Westfield London, White City. Designed to empower customers with the best connectivity and technology solutions for their whole connected life, the 4,230 sq ft showcase will also serve as a hub…
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7 JuneClothing & Shoes
N Brown appoints new CFO
N Brown has named Dominic Appleton as its new chief financial officer, succeeding Rachel Izzard who has stepped down after three years. Appleton joined the Manchester-based clothing and footwear retailer as chief financial officer designate in March of this year and has now been appointed CFO and a board director…
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May- 2023 -26 MaySport & Leisure
Man City opens interactive store at Manchester Arndale
Manchester Arndale has announced that Manchester City is set to open the club’s new store in the former Pink unit within the shopping centre. Opening today (26 May), the interactive store offers merchandise ranging from the team kits, including the recently released 2023/24 home kit, and training apparel, as well…
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26 MayHigh Street
Mango to open 13 new UK stores this year
Mango has announced an expansion across the south and centre of the UK, with 13 planned store openings over the span of 2023 in major cities such as Bristol, London, Manchester, Leeds and Brighton. Among the “key” store openings is the Westfield Stratford City branch that opened today (26 May),…
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24 MaySupermarkets
Co-op and Starship expand robot delivery service in Yorkshire
The partnership between Starship Technologies and The Co-operative is rolling out autonomous grocery deliveries from today (24 May) to local residents in Wakefield, Yorkshire. The service has been made available to 13,000 residents across over 6,500 households, with orders made through the Starship food delivery app. Groceries will be picked…
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