Warrington
This coverage focuses on retail developments in Warrington, highlighting key business movements within the town’s retail sector. Explore updates on new store openings, changes in the retail landscape, local shopping centre performance, and strategic shifts from major retailers. With insights tailored for professionals in retail operations, brand management, and business development, this content provides valuable updates to support decision-making and strategy within Warrington’s retail market.
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Jul- 2025 -7 JulySport & Leisure
Footasylum FY profits jump 188% as sales hit record £349.5m
Footasylum has revealed its profit before tax jumped 188% to £17.2m and its operating profits more than doubled to £21.7m, in the year to 25 January 2025. It comes as it reported a 9.4% rise in revenues to £349.5m amid strong consumer demand for its exclusive brands and new store…
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Apr- 2025 -16 April
Today’s news in brief-16/4/25
Inflation in the UK fell more than expected to 2.6% in March 2025, down from 2.8% in February, driven by declines in petrol prices and recreation and culture costs, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The largest downward contributions came from motor fuels, housing, and household services, while…
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16 AprilSupermarkets
Iceland opens new £100m warehouse
Iceland Foods has officially opened its brand new 500,000 square foot distribution centre in Warrington, marking a major investment in the retailer’s supply chain and reinforcing its commitment to long-term growth. The £100m facility, developed in partnership with GXO Logistics, the pure-play contract logistics provider, will employ more than 750…
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1 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-1/4/25
Retailers are bracing for a £5.56bn rise in costs following the implementation of recent Budget measures, including higher National Insurance contributions and an increased minimum wage. According to Retail Economics, these changes will force businesses to absorb £1.76bn in profit losses while passing £1.72bn onto consumers through price hikes. Chancellor…
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1 AprilClothing & Shoes
M&S to invest £50m in North West stores
M&S has announced a £50m investment in stores across the North West of England for the year ahead, creating 300 jobs and 100,000 total new square footage across its store estate in the area. The investment is another step forward in M&S’s store renewal and rotation programme, focused on having…
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Jan- 2025 -27 JanuaryHigh Street
Bestway Retail announces new partnership with operator James Retail
Bestway Retail has announced a new long-term partnership with James Retail, the 40-strong nationwide Convenience and Travel interchange operator, owned by Jonathan James. Already working with the leading privately-owned neighbourhood and travel hub operator, the new agreement accelerates Bestway Retail’s strategic growth plans and sees James Retail convert their estate…
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Oct- 2024 -7 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Footasylum secures £35m funding package for expansion
Footasylum is set to accelerate its growth plans across the UK and beyond after securing a £35m revolving credit facility (RCF) from HSBC UK. Footasylum was acquired by Aurelius, a global alternative investor, in August 2022. Since then, the company has embarked on a strategic store opening and upsizing programme,…
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Sep- 2024 -20 SeptemberNews
THG Fulfil partners with CDS Superstores
THG Fulfil, the industry-leading global fulfilment solution from THG Ingenuity, has partnered with CDS Superstores to deliver fulfilment and courier management services for the home, leisure and garden retailer. The partnership agreement is part of CDS Superstores ongoing digital acceleration, delivering transformation across technology to enhance its omni-channel offer. CDS…
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Jul- 2024 -26 JulyHealth & Beauty
THG to axe 171 roles as staff ordered to return to office full-time
THG is reportedly set to axe 171 jobs across the business whilst “insisting” that staff return to the office five days a week, The Financial Times has reported. The company is said to have told employees this week that it expected to make a total of 171 redundancies across six divisions,…
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24 JulyDIY
Tapi confirms Carpetright store closure locations
The full list of 218 Carpetright stores set to close following the company’s acquisition by Tapi has been confirmed. Tapi has acquired the company’s IP as well as two warehouses and 54 of its stores saving 308 jobs. However, the details of the deal mean that 1,018 jobs across the…
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