Upcoming brands responsible for pipeline of 12,000 new UK stores

Retailers with less than 50 locations primed for expansion over the next three to five years, says Savills

Over 1,500 multi-site brands expanded property portfolios, releasing another 8,200 stores to the market. (Getty Images)

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February 10, 2026 | 2:57 P.M.

The UK retail market is prime for a wave of new store openings driven by emerging operators, new research from Savills shows.

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