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- 2018 -25 JuneDepartment Stores
Debenhams partners with local food companies
Department story chain Debenhams has partnered with independent local food companies to offer a variety of food options to customers. The new initiative, which has been tested in the company’s central Manchester, Trafford and Oxford Street stores, has led Debenhams with an 11% uplift in food sales after concessions of…
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25 JuneEconomy
More than 130 jobs cut as Mattressman enters CVA
Mattressman has announced it is to enter a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) which will see the closure of 14 of its 25 stores. The store closures will see 136 jobs cut as the bed retailer looks to “downsize” and begin a “restructuring process”. Mattressman looked to be in rude health…
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12 JuneClothing & Shoes
Henri Lloyd to slash 128 jobs despite coming out of administration
Henri Lloyd is to be brought out of administration by a company called Aligro UK Limited, and it will continue to trade from stores in Salcombe, Dartmouth, Cowes, Cheshire Oaks and Lymington. The stores kept open will save 38 jobs, however 128 jobs in total will be axed as stores…
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7 JuneClothing & Shoes
Beano Studios and Ted Baker partner for 2018 kidswear collection
British luxury retailer Ted Baker and Beano Studios have announced plans to collaborate on a 2018 ‘Beano Baker’ kidswear collection. Inspired by Beano’s original Fan Club colours and style guides, the fashion collection will launch in July 2018 consisting of loungewear, shirts, hoodies and t-shirts featuring iconic Beano artwork and…
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4 JuneGovernment
Retailers to be forced to report suspicious purchases to MI5
The new Home Secretary Sajid Javid has announced a policy that will see retailers forced to report suspicious sales such as large amounts of chemicals along with vehicle hire. Javid said that he is aiming to remove “safe spaces” for potential terrorists, with the government to make firms report suspicious…
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May- 2018 -15 MayOnline & Digital
ASOS launches same-day delivery in Birmingham
Online fashion retailer ASOS has announced that ASOS Instant, its same day delivery option, is now available in Birmingham. The move follows successful launches in London, Leeds and Manchester over the past six months. ASOS Instant is available to customers with deliveries to selected Birmingham, London, Leeds and Manchester postcodes…
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4 MayHigh Street
Over 500 jobs threatened as Virgin Media closes call centre
Virgin Media is set to cull over 500 jobs at a Swansea call centre as part of a shake up at the company. The call centre currently employs 792 people, with some staff moving to the Manchester branch. The broadband and telecoms firm is planning to cut the number of…
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Apr- 2018 -25 AprilOnline & Digital
Boohoo sales double in full year results
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has revealed a £579.8m increase in sales, up 97% for the year ending on 28 February 2018. The online pure-play group saw strong growth across its three major brands. Boohoo’s revenue increased by £374.1m, up by 32%, and sister company Pretty Little Thing saw revenue increase…
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11 AprilOnline & Digital
Shop Direct closes three warehouses, 1,992 jobs affected
Digital retailer Shop Direct has announced that it will be closing three major warehouses across Manchester. The move will impact 1,177 permanent Shop Direct staff and 815 agency staff. Redundancies are anticipated as a result of the site closures. Shop Direct reviewed its fulfilment sites at Shaw, Little Hulton and…
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1 AprilHigh Street
Clas Ohlson To Sell Fresh Bottled ‘Swedish Air’
To mark the brand’s 100th year birthday, homeware brand Clas Ohlson announces has today announced that it is launching going to sell bottled Swedish Air, a take away container of pure, Swedish air for British consumers to enjoy. Clas Ohlson has been synonymous with Swedish culture since its opening in…
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