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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May- 2023 -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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Mar- 2023 -24 MarchNews
Asos to expand Face and Body offering by over 200 products
Asos has revealed it is set to expand its Face and Body category offerings as it hailed a surge in demand driven by social media which has seen its sales of cream blushes grow by over 600% in the last six months. It comes after a survey of 2,000 UK…
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23 MarchNews
Frasers to open third Sports Direct flagship in Manchester
Frasers Group is opening a third Sports Direct flagship store in Manchester’s Arndale Centre on 24 March. Set across five floors, the store will comprise sport, leisure, e-sports and fashion clothing across 50,000 sq ft. This will be the retailer’s most elevated concept store yet. Some dedicated interactive areas will…
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8 MarchPeople Moves
Co-op hires new chief financial officer
The Co-op has announced the appointment of Rachel Izzard as chief financial officer and a member of the Co-op Group board. Izzard will take up the position from current interim CFO Mike Hazell. Prior to this role, Izzard held a number of senior leadership and CFO positions, including IFA Cargo,…
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6 MarchDepartment Stores
WHSmith to target stationary market with new Curi.o.city stores
WH Smith has reportedly revealed plans to open a souvenir and stationery store called Curi.o.city as it looks to fill the void left by the collapsed paperchase, according to The Times. According to the report, WH Smith will open standalone shops, one under the new fascia in Gatwick airport’s south…
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