Newcastle upon Tyne
This section reports on retail and commercial activity in Newcastle upon Tyne, with coverage of city centre developments, store openings, leasing trends, and regeneration projects. Reporting also explores the role of mixed-use schemes, independent retail, and consumer footfall patterns across the region. Aimed at retail strategists, property professionals, and location planners, the content provides insight into how Newcastle supports both national chains and local operators in a dynamic urban retail environment.
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Mar- 2025 -4 MarchHigh Street
Greggs sales surge to £2.01bn in FY24
Greggs has surpassed the £2bn mark as its sales increased 11.3% to £2.014bn, with LFL sales in company-managed shops up 5.5% year-on-year, in the 52 weeks ended 28 December 2024. The group’s underlying pre-tax profit also increased 13.2% to £189.8m, while its total pre-tax profit was up 8.3% to £203.9m.…
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Jan- 2025 -20 JanuaryDIY
British Garden Centres acquires former Dobbies in Newcastle
British Garden Centres has acquired the former Dobbies Gosforth site at Gosforth Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. This strategic move marks a milestone for the business, further solidifying its position as the largest family-run garden centre group in the UK, taking the portfolio to 68 stores. The existing team will…
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Jan- 2022 -25 JanuaryCoronavirus
Study reveals areas hit hardest by Covid-induced retail insolvencies
Norwich has been revealed as the area hit hardest by Covid-induced retail insolvencies, according to a study by Wholesale Clearance. It revealed that between March 2020 and September 2021 Norwich experienced 8.27 businesses shutting down out of every 100 and a total of 49 insolvencies. It said that for Norwich,…
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