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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Jun- 2023 -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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19 MayClothing & Shoes
Lucy & Yak to open four new stores
Lucy and Yak is reportedly set to expand its high street presence through the opening of four new stores this year, according to Drapers. The brand, best known for its overalls and jumpsuits, currently has five stores in Brighton, Norwich, Bristol, Nottingham and Cambridge. It is now looking to further…
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17 MayNews
Castore considers further expansion in Europe
Sportswear brands Castore is planning to expand in Europe following further sports partnerships, Retail Week has revealed. The brand backed by Andy Murray announced last month a multi-year partnership with Athletic Club, which made Castore become an ‘Official Kit Partner’ for the 2023-2024 season. In April, Castore also announced other…
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17 MayLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland revenues hit £1.5bn in FY23
Watches of Switzerland has revealed that the group’s revenues reached £1.5bn for the year ending 30 April, as its UK and Europe revenue increased by 10% to £890m. This comes as its luxury watch revenue rose 28%, driven by increases in average selling price and volume, while luxury jewellery and…
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Apr- 2023 -25 AprilClothing & Shoes
JD Sports appoints two new directors to board
JD Sports has appointed Angela Luger and Darren Shapland as its newest non-executive directors, with effect from 1 June 2023. Following their appointments, Luger will join the remuneration committee while Shapland will join the audit and risk committee. Luger brings a “wealth” of retail and non-executive director experience to the…
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21 AprilLuxury Goods
Selfridges launches ‘Worn Again’ season
Selfridges has officially launched ‘Worn Again’, a season dedicated to secondhand shopping, swapping, repairing, upcycling and trading with the ‘Reselfridges’ products and services on 20 April. Instead of the retailer’s typical offerings, Worn Again’s creative scheme aims to explore different ways to keep products in circulation for longer by dialling…
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18 AprilHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to invest in 25 new stores
Health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, has announced plans to invest in 25 new stores this year, expanding its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint. It said the venture is expected to create over 570 jobs nationwide, creating a “seamless customer experience” and provide support for high streets and local communities. The investment is…
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