Scotland
This coverage explores retail developments and economic conditions across Scotland, featuring reporting on store openings and closures, regional sales trends, employment challenges, and policy decisions affecting the sector. Insights are tailored for retail managers and executives seeking to understand the specific dynamics shaping retail operations in Scottish markets.
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Jul- 2023 -7 JulyHigh Street
Heatwave dampens June footfall
Footfall fell -1.9% in the five weeks from 28 May to 01 July 2023 as hot weather meant that shoppers strayed from the high street, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data. The fall was worse than the three-month average increase of -1.1% and comes as high street footfall increased by 0.6%…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneHigh Street
WH Smith to not open any more high street stores
WH Smith chief executive Carl Cowling has told the BBC that the retailer will not open any more UK high street stores, instead focusing on UK airports and train stations, as well as openings in the US and European markets. This comes as, over the past 20 years, the retailer…
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23 JuneNews
Poundland accelerates grocery rollout
Poundland has today announced its plans to accelerate its grocery rollout to more stores across the country. The discount retailer has revealed it plans to include chilled, frozen, fresh fruit and veg as well as beers, wines and spirits. The move further strengthens the Poundland’s range revolution that’s taken place…
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22 JuneHealth & Beauty
Lloyds Pharmacy continues offloading stores as CEO departs
Lloyds Pharmacy parent company Hallo Healthcare has sold 32 Masta stores, its private travel clinic, to Irish firm Nomad Travel last week as part of its continued drive to offload assets. It has also been revealed in Companies House listings that Lloyds CEO Ken Birch stepped down from his role…
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21 JuneSupermarkets
Aldi becomes Scotland’s 3rd biggest supermarket by volume, Kantar finds
Aldi Scotland has revealed its volume share of the grocery market has increased to 11%, moving ahead of Morrisons and Sainsbury’s for the first time to become the third biggest supermarket, according to new data from Kantar. Aldi Scotland now commands a higher volume market share than Co-op (7.2%), Sainsbury’s…
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May- 2023 -31 MayNews
Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein sign deal at Caledonia Park
Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein have signed at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village, following a record-breaking first quarter for the destination. According to Railpen, Tommy Hilfiger will occupy a 5,000 sq ft store at the park, while Calvin Klein 4,100 sq ft. Due to open next year, they…
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4 MayHigh Street
Nisa to open a further 400 stores in expansion drive
Nisa, the wholesale and independent retail specialist, is set to open a further 400 stores this year as part of its “ambitious” recruitment drive. It comes after the wholesaler opened 473 new stores in 2022 and has seen a strong start to the year with 130 stores having been recruited…
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Apr- 2023 -24 AprilFeatures
Is Labour’s five-point plan a starting point to revive high streets?
Can you tell me about yourself and your experience in the retail sector? I‘ve been working in retail for the past three years, having joined BRC the week before lockdown in March 2020. I work in our corporate affairs team, which has responsibility for running the BRC’s public affairs and…
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24 AprilHigh Street
Peacocks to open new locations at former M&Co sites
High street fashion retailer Peacocks is reportedly looking to expand to more than 20 locations in former M&Co stores, according to Drapers. Peacocks is set to start trading in an old M&Co store in Stornoway, Scotland, in the coming months. According to Drapers’ report, the retailer is also in advanced…
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18 AprilHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to invest in 25 new stores
Health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, has announced plans to invest in 25 new stores this year, expanding its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint. It said the venture is expected to create over 570 jobs nationwide, creating a “seamless customer experience” and provide support for high streets and local communities. The investment is…
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