Portsmouth
This coverage explores retail developments and market trends in Portsmouth, providing insights for UK retail executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and closures, regeneration projects, investment activity, and the performance of key retailers in this coastal city. The analysis helps professionals evaluate opportunities, challenges, and consumer dynamics shaping the Portsmouth retail landscape.
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Jan- 2021 -13 JanuaryDepartment Stores
Debenhams to shutter six stores, 320 jobs affected
Debenhams has announced that six of its sites will no longer reopen this year, as part of the group’s ongoing winding down and stock liquidation process. In a statement released today (13 January), the group confirmed the move will affect 320 roles within its business. Debenhams said that while it…
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Dec- 2020 -17 DecemberCoronavirus
Restrictions widen as millions enter Tier 3
UK government officials have announced that the majority of the South East and East of England will enter Tier 3 this weekend, as coronavirus cases continue to rise in many parts of the country. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that the increased restrictions were necessary in order to control the…
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Oct- 2020 -29 OctoberHigh Street
Frasers Group to open new ‘game-changing’ multi-brand store
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, is set to open a brand new multi-fascia store in Portsmouth this weekend, as part of the group’s ongoing elevation programme. The new 51,000 sq. ft store, situated in the Cascades Shopping centre, will feature the brand’s new “premium design”. It is the very first multi-destination…
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Jul- 2020 -9 JulySupermarkets
Asda launches home delivery partnership with Uber Eats
Asda has announced its partnership with Uber Eats to offer customers “greater flexibility” and access to its products. The trial, which launches this week from stores in Leeds (Pudsey) and Birmingham (Barnes Hill), offers customers a choice of over 300 Asda own-brand products and branded everyday items for delivery including;…
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Jan- 2020 -6 JanuaryDepartment Stores
Debenhams announces 19 store closures
Debenhams has announced the closure of 19 of its UK stores, resulting in 660 job losses. The department store, which entered administration in April last year, launched its CVA in the same month. The closures are due to take place during the next fortnight, with stores closing from 11 January,…
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Jan- 2018 -4 JanuaryUncategorized
Poundstretcher fined £1m for Health & Safety Breaches
Poundstretcher has been fined £1m for violating health and safety regulations at three of its stores. Following three separate investigations, Poundstretcher in Trident Business Park, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, was convicted for a series of breaches of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. The counts, which included…
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