Wales
This coverage highlights retail developments and economic trends specific to Wales, examining store openings and closures, regional sales performance, employment issues, and policy changes affecting the retail sector. Reporting provides retail managers and executives with insights into the unique challenges and opportunities shaping retail operations across Welsh towns and cities.
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Mar- 2024 -1 MarchFeatures
Top security measures to combat shoplifting
Retailers have recently reported that they are increasingly dealing with a problem of shoplifting in addition to the rising cost of living issues and inflation. Police recorded 342,343 shoplifting offences in England and Wales in 2022/23, up 24% on the previous 12 months. Additionally, according to Co-op’s newly published data,…
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Feb- 2024 -29 FebruaryHigh Street
Majestic named exclusive UK distributor for Blake Lively’s drinks
Majestic has become the exclusive distributor of actress and entrepreneur Blake Lively’s drinks brands – Betty Buzz and Betty Booze – across England, Scotland and Wales. The new partnership will see the retailer add seven products from the Betty Buzz premium sparkling soda and Betty Booze ready-to-drink ranges to its…
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23 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-23/2/24
Consumer confidence in the UK dropped by two points to reach -21 in February, according to the GfK index. The survey highlighted decreases in various measures compared to the previous month, including personal finances and the country’s economic situation over the past year. However, there was no change in the…
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23 FebruaryNews
Sports Direct opens new flagship store in Cardiff
Sports Direct has today (23 February) opened its fourth flagship store in Cardiff, Wales, marking the launch of their new outdoor category. With a new and younger generation of outdoor adventurers on the rise and both developing and existing communities embracing the category, Sports Direct is now giving locals the…
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Jan- 2024 -17 JanuaryNews
Co-op to open first Welsh franchise store
Co-op is set to unveil its first Welsh franchise store on Thursday (18 January) which is launching to serve and support the Parc Derwen community, Bridgend. The convenience retailer is committed to growing its franchise business, with the model enabling Co-op to bring its products and, the benefits of membership,…
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16 JanuaryHigh Street
Wilko unveils two new store locations for spring
Wilko will be opening two new stores in St Albans and Rotherham in spring this year, with exact timings to be determined, along with news of further openings. The news comes as the national roll-out of the company’s stores post-rescue continues across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The stores…
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Dec- 2023 -8 DecemberNews
Lidl scraps ‘use by’ dates on dairy products
Lidl has ditched ‘use by’ dates in favour of ‘best before’ ones on all its yoghurt and fresh milk ranges, in a move to help customers reduce food waste at home. The grocer’s updated milk packaging has already started filtering into stores across England and Wales, while customers can expect…
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1 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief- 1/11/23
Matthew Moulding, the founder of THG, has acquired a 3.2% stake in Kelso Group, a shareholder critical of THG’s business leadership. Moulding’s investment of approximately £300,000 comes amid Kelso’s consistent claims that THG is undervalued, advocating for the separation of its divisions. Kelso, launched in 2022, raised £3m to invest…
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1 DecemberHigh Street
Early signs of footfall recovery ahead of festive trading, BRC finds
The retail sector experienced early signs of footfall recovery in November as total UK footfall decreased by 0.7% in November(YoY), an improvement on -5.7% in October, according to the latest data from the BRC. High Street footfall decreased by 1.7%, an improvement on -4.6% in October, whereas Retail Parks again…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Clarks appoints Clarke Willmott to support national portfolio
Clarks has appointed law firm Clarke Willmott to its panel of legal advisors to support the management of the national retail portfolio and legal matters throughout England and Wales. Clarke Willmott will be advising on property issues for the business that designs, manufactures, and sells more than 40 million pairs…
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