Yorkshire
This coverage explores the UK retail landscape in Yorkshire, focusing on regional store openings, supply chain hubs, consumer trends, and local business developments. Reporting highlights how economic, community, and regulatory shifts in Yorkshire affect retail operations and strategies — offering insights for executives, regional managers, and professionals overseeing market expansion and local engagement.
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Oct- 2021 -22 OctoberSupply Chain
AO opens new Leeds depot amid growth
AO has opened a new depot in Leeds as it continues to grow its logistics network following a large recruitment drive. The new 35,000 sq ft site, which opened this week, will be the 24th depot in AO’s current network. It marks a continued expansion following new openings in Crawley,…
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Sep- 2021 -21 SeptemberSupermarkets
Asda launches first refill store in Scotland
Asda has announced that it has introduced its first refill store in Scotland as part of its drive to reduce plastic and help customers shop more sustainability. The supermarket has partnered with household brands including Kellogg’s, Napolina, Yorkshire Tea and Unilever, to introduce over 60 products sold loose and unpackaged…
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Aug- 2021 -25 AugustHigh Street
Footfall dampened by wet weather
Footfall across UK retail destinations fell by -1.7% last week from the week before as wet weather continued to dampen footfall across the nation. According to Springboard, there was a drop of -2.2% in high streets versus more “modest” drops of -1.3% in shopping centres and -1% in retail parks. …
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Jul- 2021 -26 JulyShopping Centres
Asda adds to its refillable range in Leeds store
Asda has revealed that it has added more than 50 new product lines to its refill zone at its flagship sustainability store in Middleton, Leeds. The supermarket has partnered with consumer brands including Coca Cola, Yorkshire Tea, Napolina, Tilda, Mars and Kellogg’s to bring the new product lines to store…
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Jun- 2021 -10 JuneSupermarkets
Aldi introduces ‘Prevented Ocean Plastic’ packaging across fish range
Aldi has announced that it is introducing packaging made with ‘Prevented Ocean Plastic’ across its entire range of own-label fishcakes and crispbakes. The packaging, produced by Sharpak, part of Groupe Guillin, includes fully traceable and certified recycled waste plastic that has been “collected by communities living in coastal areas across…
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8 JuneDepartment Stores
M&S partners with English heritage this summer
M&S has announced a new partnership with English Heritage to give customers 50% off at over 130 historic sites, properties and landmarks this summer. The partnership is the latest example of the retailers’ efforts to create a personalised loyalty programme with relevant offers, experiences and donations to causes. Customers will…
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May- 2021 -21 MaySupermarkets
Poundland launches Local format pilot
Poundland is launching a pilot of its new Poundland Local format with two Yorkshire openings in Kendray and Hornsea. Set to be smaller than a traditional Poundland store, the Local sites are designed to operate in small towns and residential and urban neighbourhoods that the group does not currently serve.…
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17 MaySupermarkets
Aldi to trial ‘soft plastic’ collection at select stores
Aldi has revealed that it will be trialling its first collection facilities for soft plastics in select stores in the North of England and East Midlands, with a view to helping customers recycle “problem materials”. The supermarket will provide collection bins at 20 of its stores across Yorkshire, Derbyshire and…
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Apr- 2021 -27 AprilOnline & Digital
Sky opens largest store to date
Sky has announced the opening of its largest store to date at the Trinity leisure destination in Leeds. The new shop forms part of Sky’s strategy to move into bricks and mortar retail, to deliver an “enhanced” customer experience and showcase the wider Sky offer. The shop brings the digital…
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Feb- 2021 -2 FebruaryHigh Street
Footfall remains above first lockdown levels despite poor weather
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by just +0.4% last week from the week before as poor weather deterred high street shoppers, according to the latest data from retail experts Springboard. It found that there was a “noticeable increase” in visits to retail parks as footfall rose by +4.7% and…
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