Introduction

This report on UK retailing forms part of a case studies series, which explores business practices across a variety of disciplines and business sectors. Each case study provides a concise evaluation of a company that stands out in some area of its strategic operations.

Reasons to Purchase

• Gain insight into the methods used by important industry players to give them a competitive edge
• Identify specific areas for operational improvements
• Capitalize on the knowledge of experienced companies when entering a new niche or market

• Catalyst
• Summary
• Analysis
  • UK high street activity
  • Retailers are increasing their store mix to differentiate themselves
  • Demand exists, but not supply, for large high street units
  • Surplus capacity at the lower end of the market
  • Supermarkets are driving change to the retail landscape
• Appendix
  • Case study series
  • Methodology
  • Further reading
• List of Figures
  • Figure 1: UK retailers have been increasing their store mix, including Dixons, M&S, Next and Debenhams
  • Figure 2: Aggressive high street expansion in the UK has seen the closure of Furnitureland, MVC and Unwins, among others