Oslo
This section focuses on retail developments in Oslo, with coverage of UK and international brand activity, store openings, and market positioning within Norway’s capital. Reporting includes insights into consumer trends, urban retail planning, and the strategic significance of Oslo for premium and lifestyle retailers expanding in the Nordics. Designed for retail professionals overseeing international growth, location strategy, and brand rollout, the content supports informed decision-making in Northern European markets.
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Dec- 2024 -6 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Frasers eyes takeover deal of Norwegian sports retailer
Frasers Group has announced this morning (6 December) its intention to launch a voluntary offer for all shares in XXL ASA, a Norwegian sporting goods retailer, which has a physical and online presence in the Nordics and Australia. News comes via the Oslo Stock Exchange after Frasers “carefully considered the…
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Nov- 2022 -10 NovemberHigh Street
WH Smith profits soar amid global travel return
WH Smith has reported a headline pre-tax profit of £61m for the year to the end of August, against a £104m loss last year, beating market expectations. It also posted a “significant recovery” in group performance with revenue of £1.4bn, up from £886m in 2021. The company said it would…
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May- 2018 -3 MayAnalysis
REPORT: Comparing the US and European retail sectors
Dire predictions of mass bankruptcies in the US retail sector in the face of the ecommerce revolution have come true in the so-called “retail apocalypse”. Changing consumer habits with the growing popularity of online shopping and increasingly easy delivery options have led to slack growth, if not declines in…
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