UK retailing case study

Remaining Competitive In A Changing Retail Landscape

Publication Date	July 2006
Publisher	Datamonitor
Product Type	Report
Pages	5
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	DAT00130

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Summary

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

Content

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