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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Oct- 2021 -19 OctoberLuxury Goods
Welsh brand Au Vodka tops list of UK’s fastest growing online companies
A world-leading Retail Operating System has curated a list of the 50 fastest growing e-commerce brands of the ‘pandemic era’, with Swansea-based luxury alcohol brand, Au Vodka, coming out on top. The list, titled the Lightning 50, tracked growth across brands to rank the UK’s 50 fastest growing e-commerce companies…
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14 OctoberHigh Street
Poundstretcher prepares for branded price rises
The CEO of Poundstretcher has warned that some of the retailer’s product prices are set to rise in the run-up to Christmas, but has pledged to “absorb some of the potential cost rises” from big brands including Coca Cola, Fox’s, Kellogg’s and Heinz. Aziz Tayub said: “We do not see…
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4 OctoberHigh Street
Four ‘premium’ brands to open at Highcross
Hammerson has announced that four new brands will open at its flagship destination, Highcross, in Leicester this autumn. According to Highcross, it has “captured” existing and new audiences through events and initiatives since reopening in spring, in addition to its 100 shops and restaurants. Highcross said the new Ted Baker…
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4 OctoberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s opens new Aberdeen store
Sainsbury’s has opened the doors of its new store in Aberdeen. The new 2,503 sq. ft Sainsbury’s Local is now open from 7am-11pm, seven days a week, and is located next to where the new Countesswells Primary School will be situated. The store will also feature a self-service Costa coffee…
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Sep- 2021 -21 SeptemberSupermarkets
Asda launches first refill store in Scotland
Asda has announced that it has introduced its first refill store in Scotland as part of its drive to reduce plastic and help customers shop more sustainability. The supermarket has partnered with household brands including Kellogg’s, Napolina, Yorkshire Tea and Unilever, to introduce over 60 products sold loose and unpackaged…
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15 SeptemberHigh Street
BRC urges gov to act now to stop shop worker abuse
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling on the government to honour the commitment it made in the House of Commons to address the issues of rising violence and abuse against shop workers and “ensure that they have better protection under the law”. The BRC has made the plea ahead…
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10 SeptemberHigh Street
UK economic growth slows, ONS reveals
UK economic growth slowed down in July, growing by 0.1% compared with 1% in June 2021, according to the latest data by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). With the spread of the Delta variant and the “pingdemic” taking its hold in July, gross domestic product (GDP) still remains 2.1%…
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6 SeptemberHigh Street
Nearly 50 high-street stores closed a day in H1, study finds
Over 8,700 chain stores have disappeared from UK retail locations in the first six months of 2021, equating to over 47 stores a day, according to the latest PwC research compiled by the Local Data Company (LDC). The research showed that in total, 3,488 shops opened compared with 8,739 closures,…
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Aug- 2021 -25 AugustProperty
Ediston Property acquires Springkerse Retail Park for £22.85m
Ediston Property Investment Company has announced that it has acquired Springkerse Retail Park, Stirling, Scotland, for £21.85m, in an off market transaction. The price reflects an initial yield of 9.54% and was purchased from clients of LaSalle Investment Management. The Stirling Council area has a population of just under 100,000…
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18 AugustHigh Street
Lees bolster senior management team
Lees of Scotland, the confectionary company, has bolstered its senior management team following a series of internal promotions and strategic appointments. Martin Ruck will join as development and technical director, having worked within the food industry for over 30 years. He will be “focusing on driving forward new and…
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