Store Estate
This coverage examines UK retailersโ store estate strategies, including site selection, portfolio optimisation, leasing decisions, openings, closures, and location analytics. Reporting highlights how businesses shape physical footprints to balance cost efficiency, customer accessibility, and market growth โ offering insight for executives, real estate managers, and operations professionals responsible for retail property planning.
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Jan- 2026 -19 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Apparel Brands joins growing list of bidders for Russell & Bromley
Apparel Brands has reportedly joined a growing list of bidders considering an acquisition of Russell and Bromley, as the footwear retailer explores a sale following difficulties raising new capital.According to The Times, Russell and Bromley appointed restructuring adviser Interpath Advisory in October to assess its options and help fund a…
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14 JanuaryHigh Street
ProCook Q3 revenues jump record 28% to ยฃ32.8m
ProCook Group has reported a record 28% jump in revenues to ยฃ32.8m for the third quarter ended 4 January 2026, as the kitchenware retailer continued to gain market share and expand its store estate during the peak trading season.ย ย The group attributed its performance to strong growth across both retail…
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12 JanuaryHigh Street
Next explores Russell & Bromley takeover with stock clearance partner
Next has reportedly partnered with a stock clearance specialist as part of potential takeover plans for shoe retailer Russell and Bromley. According to Sky News, the retailer is working alongside specialist retail advisory firm Retail Realisation on its interest in the family-owned chain. Sources told Sky that the partnership highlights…
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2 JanuaryHigh Street
Seasalt plans 10 new shops a year despite industry slowdown
Seasalt Cornwall plans to open about 10 new shops a year, pressing ahead with expansion despite weak consumer confidence and rising costs on the high street, the clothing retailer has told The Times.ย The news comes as the retailer is close to securing three new UK stores for the new…
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Dec- 2025 -18 DecemberHigh Street
Mamas and Papas reports record Black Friday sales
Mamas and Papas has reported its strongest Black Friday trading period on record, with UK retail sales rising 10% in the five weeks to 30 November.ย ย The increase covered stores, concessions and online sales, with growth led by nursery furniture and travel systems. Furniture sales rose 13%, while travel systems…
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8 DecemberPeople Moves
New Look appoints Mark Matthews as new retail director
New Look has announced the appointment of Mark Matthews as retail director, succeeding Elaine Cartwright, who has spent over a decade at the company. In his role, Matthews will be responsible for New Lookโs store estate and for implementing the companyโs omnichannel strategy across stores to drive sales and enhance…
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3 DecemberFeatures
Inside Quizโs measured return to store expansion
Quiz Clothing is entering a new phase. After two difficult years marked by falling demand due to fading relevance with its core shopper, and a short spell in administration, the Glasgow-based fashion retailer is preparing to expand again. The business, which operates 40 UK stores and works with franchise and…
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Nov- 2025 -5 NovemberSupermarkets
Aldi to open 16 new stores in run up to Christmas
Aldi announced it is to open 16 new stores between Thursday 6 November and Friday 12 December 2025, as it continues its ยฃ650m investment into its store estate. The new stores locations include Kirkintilloch in Scotland, Cheadle in Staffordshire, Billericay in Essex and Kentish Town in London. The UKโs fourth-largest…
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Oct- 2025 -8 OctoberSport & Leisure
Angling Direct HY revenues rise 17% to ยฃ53.6m
Angling Direct has revealed that its revenues rose 17% to ยฃ53.8m, up from ยฃ45.8m, for the half year ended 31 July 2025. Alongside this, the company saw its UK sales rise 17.7% to ยฃ51.1m, up from ยฃ43.5m, while its European sales rose 5.4% to ยฃ2.5m, up from ยฃ2.4m. The company…
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7 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Matalan strengthens senior leadership team
Matalan has announced a series of senior hires, within buying and design, trading and merchandising, customer and loyalty, and e-commerce. Jo Bennett has joined the company as director of buying and design to lead Matalanโs product and design strategy, bringing experience from Tu clothing and John Lewis, where she led…
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