West Midlands
This coverage examines retail developments across the West Midlands, focusing on store openings and closures, shopping centre activity, high street performance, and consumer behaviour shifts. Reporting includes updates on major hubs like Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton, as well as regeneration projects and local retail investment. The content is tailored for retail professionals overseeing regional estate strategy, operations, and market expansion.
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Nov- 2024 -6 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-6/11/24
Marks & Spencer (M&S) reported a strong half-year performance, with profits rising 17.2% to £407.8m for the period ending 28 September 2024. Revenue increased by 5.7% to £6.48bn, attributed to the company’s “Reshape M&S for Growth” strategy. Food sales grew 8.1%, while Clothing and Home sales rose by 4.7%. Despite…
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6 NovemberSupermarkets
Aldi to open 11 new UK stores ahead of Christmas
Aldi is set to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas. New stores in Sedgley in the West Midlands and Castle Douglas in Scotland are set to open this week, while Horsham in West Sussex and Muswell Hill in London are also gearing up to welcome…
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Oct- 2024 -16 OctoberDepartment Stores
Harvey Norman debuts in UK with Merry Hill store
Lifestyle, technology, and home appliance retailer Harvey Norman has made its UK debut with a new flagship store at Merry Hill. The new 57,000 sq ft store offers the group’s extensive range of products, including luxury furniture such as sofas, dining sets, bedroom suites and mattresses, as well as smaller…
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Aug- 2024 -9 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-9/8/24
Recent riots and protests across UK towns have significantly deterred shoppers, leading to a 4.8% decrease in footfall across high streets and retail destinations. Regional cities like North Yorkshire and the West Midlands were hardest hit, experiencing declines as steep as 12.9%. The Retail Trust has reported an increase in…
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9 AugustHigh Street
Riots deter shoppers as footfall falls 4.8%
UK high streets appear to be feeling the full force of ongoing disorder over the past week with footfall declining by an average of -4.8% week on week from Sunday (4 August) to Wednesday (7 August) compared with an average decline of -2.7% in all UK retail destinations. The latest…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilNews
Lidl announces plans to open hundreds of new sites
Lidl has unveiled plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country, creating thousands of new jobs. This follows a year of significant investment in its infrastructure to further strengthen operations, during which Lidl opened its largest global warehouse in Luton. The discounter grocer has also been optimising and…
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9 AprilLuxury Goods
Swarovski to launch standalone boutique in Merry Hill
Luxury brand Swarovski is returning to West Midlands destination Merry Hill with the launch of a standalone boutique set to open in spring. The new store, spanning 2150 sq ft between Goldsmiths and Beaverbrooks on the Upper Mall, will feature the retailer’s latest shop fit, with metallic finishes and fluted…
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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchHigh Street
Bumper Easter week to boost footfall by +6.6%
Footfall is forecast to rise by +6.6% across all UK retail destinations over the week of Easter, according to MRI Software. MRI said it anticipates that shoppers will “flock” to retail parks this week to stock up on Easter essentials ahead of the weekend with the latter part of the…
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11 MarchNews
UK footfall bounces back by 6.6% due to Mother’s Day weekend
MRI Software announced that the lead up to Mother’s Day and the peak Easter trading period significantly boosted week-on-week footfall across all UK retail destinations as footfall climbed by 6.6%. High streets led the charge with activity rising by 7.9% while shopping centres and retail parks also witnessed rises in…
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Feb- 2024 -12 FebruaryHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to open new store in West Midlands
Superdrug has opened a new store in West Bromwich, in the West Midlands, which offers a pharmacy, beauty services, luxury fragrances and exclusive brands. The new 8,000 sq ft store is located in New Square Shopping Centre and has created 35 new jobs. Superdrug West Bromwich offers a range of…
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