Merry Hill
This coverage examines retail activity and trends at Merry Hill, offering insights for UK retail executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and closures, redevelopment projects, investment activity, marketing initiatives, and the performance of retailers within this major West Midlands shopping centre. The analysis helps professionals assess opportunities, challenges, and consumer behaviour shaping retail at Merry Hill.
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Oct- 2025 -8 OctoberShopping Centres
Merry Hill adds trio of brands to its offering
Merry Hill has completed lettings across its retail park with the opening of new stores from B&Q, Costa Coffee and Bensons for Beds, introducing 33,800 sq ft of additional space as part of a wider refurbishment of the now fully let site. The new 23,000 sq ft B&Q store, located…
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Apr- 2025 -23 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-23/4/25
THG has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid for its Myprotein brand from Selkirk, describing the offer as “undervalued” and lacking sufficient funding. The proposal, which valued Myprotein between £400m and £600m, was largely structured in Selkirk shares, with additional cash payments dependent on new equity and debt issuance. THG’s board…
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23 AprilClothing & Shoes
Outdoor & Cycle Concepts rebrands to Cotswold Outdoor Group
Outdoor and Cycle Concepts, the British company behind high-street brands Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need and Snow + Rock, has been renamed to Cotswold Outdoor Group. Founded in the Cotswolds over 50 years ago in 1974, the company has updated its name to better reflect its business portfolio in 2025. The…
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Mar- 2025 -11 MarchClothing & Shoes
M&S adds Hush and Whistles to its ‘Brands at M&S’ platform
M&S has announced the addition of contemporary fashion and lifestyle brands, Hush and Whistles to its ‘Brands at M&S’ online platform this season, as the retailer continues to go after growth in womenswear and drive style perceptions. Hush and Whistles are the first dedicated womenswear brands to launch on the…
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Jan- 2025 -28 JanuaryShopping Centres
Merry Hill announces new leases for Costa Coffee and Bensons for Beds
Merry Hill has announced that Costa Coffee and Bensons for Beds are opening new sites at the shopping destination. Bensons for Beds will open a 8,000 sq ft store. Dedicated to “Sleep Wellness”, the new store will showcase the retailer’s extensive range of beds, furniture, and bedding. Meanwhile Costa is…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Footasylum opens upsized store at Merry Hill
Streetwear retailer Footasylum has launched its upsized store at Merry Hill shopping centre, tripling its footprint. Combining its existing unit with the adjacent space, Footasylum has expanded its presence at Merry Hill from 3,000 to 10,000 sq ft. The upsized store introduces innovative features, including a mobile payment system that…
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Oct- 2024 -16 OctoberDepartment Stores
Harvey Norman debuts in UK with Merry Hill store
Lifestyle, technology, and home appliance retailer Harvey Norman has made its UK debut with a new flagship store at Merry Hill. The new 57,000 sq ft store offers the group’s extensive range of products, including luxury furniture such as sofas, dining sets, bedroom suites and mattresses, as well as smaller…
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7 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Footasylum secures £35m funding package for expansion
Footasylum is set to accelerate its growth plans across the UK and beyond after securing a £35m revolving credit facility (RCF) from HSBC UK. Footasylum was acquired by Aurelius, a global alternative investor, in August 2022. Since then, the company has embarked on a strategic store opening and upsizing programme,…
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Jul- 2024 -12 JulyElectrical
Currys speeds up UK store investment programme
Currys has announced that it will be making further investments in its store portfolio, which will see 50 of its largest stores undergo makeovers to include new categories, seasonal showcases, and “a focus on reinvigorating megastore entrance space”. It comes as Currys believes the blended in-store and online omnichannel model…
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Apr- 2024 -9 AprilLuxury Goods
Swarovski to launch standalone boutique in Merry Hill
Luxury brand Swarovski is returning to West Midlands destination Merry Hill with the launch of a standalone boutique set to open in spring. The new store, spanning 2150 sq ft between Goldsmiths and Beaverbrooks on the Upper Mall, will feature the retailer’s latest shop fit, with metallic finishes and fluted…
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