Spain
This coverage explores UK retailers’ activities and strategies in the Spanish market, focusing on store openings, partnerships, consumer trends, and market expansion efforts. Reporting examines how businesses adapt operations to Spain’s retail environment — providing insight for executives, managers, and professionals managing international growth and cross-border retail strategies.
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Nov- 2023 -20 NovemberDIY
Van firm eyes Halfords for £1.3bn merger
Halfords has reportedly been approached by van hire firm Redde Northgate about a possible £1.3bn merger deal, according to The Sunday Times. The outlet revealed that the two firms have had discussions, with sources claiming Redde Northgate proposed a nil-premium merger. However, it is thought that Halfords have currently stepped…
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Oct- 2023 -10 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-10/10/23
Grocery price inflation has fallen for the seventh consecutive month, reaching 11% for the four weeks ending on October 1, 2023. This is the lowest rate since July 2022, based on data from Kantar. During this period, take-home grocery sales increased by 9.1% compared to the previous year, likely influenced…
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10 OctoberNews
Mamas and Papas expands in South East Asia
Mamas and Papas, the high street nursery brand, has announced a series of new partnerships with retailers in South East Asia as part of its ongoing international expansion. The company has signed multi-store supply agreements with MAP Active, a part of PT Mitra Adiperkasa TBK Group, a lifestyle retailer with…
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Sep- 2023 -29 SeptemberEconomy
UK households will have £3bn less to spend this Christmas, report finds
UK households are expected to have £3bn less to spend this Christmas compared with last year, according to new research from ecommerce delivery groups ShipEngine and ShipStation, in partnership with Retail Economics. It comes as high levels of inflation have “continued to erode spending power for many households as the…
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21 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Secret Sales acquires Spanish online fashion retailer Dreivip.com
Secret Sales has announced the acquisition of Dreivip.com – the Spanish discount retailer – for an undisclosed sum. Secret Sales said the deal Forms the start of an aggressive merger and acquisition (M&A) strategy and follows its recent expansion into the Netherlands and Belgium, making this the third European territory…
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Aug- 2023 -25 AugustNews
Puma appoints new general manager of Europe
Sports company Puma has recently appointed Javier Ortega as new general manager of Europe, effective from September 1, 2023. He will be responsible for the areas Central Europe, France, UK & Ireland, Southern Europe and Nordics and report directly to Puma CEO Arne Freundt. Ortega, who has been with the…
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14 AugustHigh Street
Tourist tax hits London spending despite rise in visitors
Despite tourist numbers continuing to recover in 2023, the spending gap has widened compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to new research from the New West End Company. The company said the data shows a situation that is “worsening quarter-on-quarter”, as awareness spreads on Britain’s tourist tax. It found that flight…
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9 AugustClothing & Shoes
Manchester martial arts clothing firm expands as sales double
* The Trafford Park firm, which specialises in stylish jiu jitsu sportswear kit, is global hit – shipping to more than 75 countries; * Brazilian jiu jitsu is the world’s fastest growing martial art and celebrity fans include billionaire tycoons Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and movie stars Tom Hardy…
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2 AugustClothing & Shoes
Sales growth of 62% is in the bag for colourful backpack firm ROKA London
* Revenue shot up from £3.72 million in 2021 to £6 million in 2022 and it is expected to exceed £9 million in 2023; * ROKA’s stylish and sustainable bags and backpacks have become a fashion item in their own right and it has recently captured the student market; *…
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Jul- 2023 -13 JulyClothing & Shoes
Mango sales surge 20% in H1
Mango, the Barcelona-based global fashion company, has revealed its turnover jumped 20% to €1.45bn (£1.24bn) in the first six months of the year. The performance comes as the company’s online sales increased almost 10% compared with the same period the previous year. Up until 30 June, the company’s online business…
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