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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Mar- 2023 -1 MarchSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s to shut two Argos depots by 2026
Sainsbury’s has announced its plans to close two Argos depots in Basildon, Essex, and Heywood, Manchester, by 2026, which will impact a total of 1,400 jobs. The news comes as the supermarket chain plans to further “integrate and transform” its general merchandise logistics network in England with an investment of…
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Jan- 2023 -25 JanuaryFeatures
What makes a successful retail leader?
It is undeniable that the retail industry has gone through a rollercoaster of a year; footfall has mostly stayed low despite business owners’ attempts at luring customers to the high street and an unprecedented rise in the cost of living has made consumer discretionary spending more discerning. Under these circumstances,…
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9 JanuaryHigh Street
Timpson rescues In-Time out of administration
Timpson has announced the acquisition of watch and jewellery repairer In-Time, which had collapsed in the days running up to Christmas. As part of the deal, the Manchester-based company has acquired 35 shops and taken on 110 new employees from In-Time. The value of the deal has yet to be…
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Dec- 2022 -19 DecemberNews
Record Cyber Monday could signal last-minute Christmas shopping spree
International logistics provider fulfilmentcrowd believes that record Cyber Monday demand could signal a flurry of last-minute Christmas shopping and a boom in traditional Boxing Day and January sales. The company, which operates a network of 14 fulfilment centres and handles eCommerce orders for 500 retailers, reported a 27% increase year-on-year…
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Nov- 2022 -23 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Banana Republic to be sold by Next
Gap has announced that it has reached an agreement with Next to extend its joint venture and sell its Banana Republic and Athleta brands in the UK and Republic of Ireland through the retailer. Banana Republic, a global apparel and accessories brand for attainable luxury and heritage classics, will launch…
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23 NovemberPeople Moves
The Fragrance Shop appoints Peter Cowgill as first NE chairman
The Fragrance Shop has announced former JD sports boss Peter Cowgill as its first ever non-executive chairman. Cowgill suddenly quit his role at JD in May and will take up this new role with immediate effect. He will work closely with CEO Sanjay Vadera and his leadership team. The appointment…
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15 NovemberSport & Leisure
Next announces new partnership with Fanatics
Next has announced a new connected inventory partnership with digital sportswear seller Fanatics which will allow it to sell officially licensed sports merchandise. For the first time in Europe, Fanatics will partner with a major retailer to give its customers access to thousands of products from the top leagues and…
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15 NovemberHigh Street
Primark launches click and collect service in 25 stores
Primark has unveiled the trial of a new click and collect service that will allow customers to shop for products online and order for delivery to one of the 25 locations available. It is reported that this trial is available across the north west of England, Yorkshire and north Wales,…
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Oct- 2022 -12 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Frasers acquires minority stake in N Brown
Frasers Group has revealed it has acquired a 4.54% stake in fashion retailer N Brown, according to the latest holding documents filed by the company. The pureplay retailer’s brands include Jacamo, Simply Be and JD Williams and was founded in 1859 in Manchester – where its headquarters remain to this…
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Sep- 2022 -27 SeptemberAnalysis
Could Selfridges succeed where others have failed?
UK high streets have been on the decline for many years now, having lost 83% of all department stores nationwide in the past five years alone. Unsurprisingly, the departure of these businesses has left gaps in trade within high streets. It was reported that 50 shops a day closed their…
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