Trafford Centre
This coverage explores the Trafford Centre’s significance within the UK retail landscape, with reporting on store openings and closures, leasing activity, redevelopment projects, consumer trends, and marketing strategies. Designed for professionals managing retail operations, property planning, and strategic decision-making in high-profile shopping destinations.
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustHealth & Beauty
Sephora to open in Bluewater Shopping Centre
Sephora UK has announced that it is set to open a new store in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre this winter. The new store location will mark the beauty retailer’s seventh store opening since its launch into the UK in 2022, with stores already located in London’s Westfield White City and…
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Jul- 2024 -26 JulyClothing & Shoes
Hobbs to open at Trafford Centre
British womenswear brand Hobbs has announced that it is set to open at Trafford Centre this autumn. The new 4,000 square foot store, located on Upper Regent Crescent, will stock the brand’s mainline range, as well as the store’s limited-edition collections and petite ranges. Hobbs has recently re-evaluated the look…
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8 JulyHealth & Beauty
Superdrug FY23 pre-tax profits hit £111m
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has revealed its pre-tax profits jumped 43% to £111.6m during the 52 weeks ended 31 December 2023. Superdrug said the positive figures have been driven by strong retail store performance, increased sales volume and continued own brand growth as sales increased 11% to £1.52bn. Superdrug…
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3 JulyHealth & Beauty
Kiko Milano to expand presence at Trafford Centre
Italian makeup brand Kiko Milano has announced that it is set to open a permanent store at Trafford Centre on 26 July. Since its inception in 1997, Kiko has become known for its “innovative” products and formulations, making makeup accessible to a global audience. The brand has traded with Trafford…
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Jun- 2024 -26 JuneNews
ProCook sees revenues and profits rise in FY24
ProCook has reported underlying PBT of £1m and total revenues of £62.6m, up 0.4% for the 52 weeks ended 31 March 2024. According to ProCook, this growth reflects improved gross margins and “strong cost discipline” despite significant inflationary cost pressures. Although LFL revenue decreased by 2.0% YoY, the group’s LFL…
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24 JuneNews
Miniso to open new store at Trafford Centre
Miniso has announced that it is set to open its biggest store in the North of England at the Trafford Centre on 5 July. Situated between Boots and John Lewis on the ground floor, the new location will cover 2,700 sq ft, enhancing the shopping experience at the Trafford Centre.…
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May- 2024 -2 MayHigh Street
Lounge Underwear PBT falls 33% amid focus on store openings
Lounge Underwear has reported that pre-tax profits dropped 33% to £5.5m during the year ended 30 June 2023, as the retailer focused on expanding its brick and mortar presence. The group’s pre-tax loss comes despite sales increasing 6% to £67.9m, as its active customer base also rose 20% across all…
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Dec- 2023 -21 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Mango welcomes ‘record’ year as sales top €3bn
Mango has welcomed a “record” year of sales in 2023, with expectations that full-year turnover will hit €3bn (£2.6bn), surpassing its current sales record of €2.68bn (£2.3bn). The news comes as the Spanish fashion group expanded its online sales to 20 new countries in the last 12 months, exceeding 110…
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4 DecemberHealth & Beauty
Superdrug opens new store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Superdrug has opened a new 6,000 sq ft store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre today (4 December), creating 45 new jobs. The new store, which is one of the retailer’s largest within the M25, will offer customers access to the latest health and beauty products, everyday toiletries, beauty treatments and…
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4 DecemberElectrical
EE boss vows to take on Amazon and Currys
EE boss Marc Allera is planning to take on Amazon and Currys in a bid to become one of the UK’s biggest sellers of electrical goods, according to This is Money. According to the outlet, Allera stated that he wants customers to make purchases “every day and every week”. His…
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