Soult's Retail View

Archived blog posts (2009 to 2018) about shops on the high street and online, by North East-based retail consultant Graham Soult

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Poundstretcher and UGO, Nuneaton (7 Feb 2012). Photograph by Graham Soult 8

Brands / Property / Retail Parks / Supermarkets / Variety Stores / Woolworths

How Poundstretcher can learn a thing or two from its acquired UGO stores


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After I first revealed that UGO, the fledgling supermarket chain, was set to be sold, there was understandably plenty of speculation about who the buyer was....

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UGO store, Hartlepool (4 May 2011). Photograph by Graham Soult 3

Supermarkets

Breaking news: Well-known chain set to snap up UGO stores and staff


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The 20-strong chain of UGO supermarkets is to be snapped up by “a well-known and established brand name”, I understand. Subject to legals being completed...

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Signage at UGO Lundwood (11 Oct 2011). Photograph by Graham Soult 9

Brands / Interiors / Marketing / Supermarkets / Supply Chain

A new UGO tour: positive signs as I go supermarket spotting in Barnsley and Hull


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The emergence of UGO as Britain’s newest discount supermarket chain has been one of the most interesting retail launches of 2011 so far. Back in January,...

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Strongman Geoff Capes at the launch of Biddulph's UGO in February 22

Advertising / Brands / Customer Service / Independent Stores / Marketing / Supermarkets

Will UGO back? Checking out Britain’s newest supermarket chain


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Since first meeting them at the UGO launch press conference back in January, it’s been a pleasure to develop a really good relationship with the...

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Netto store in Gateshead. Photograph by Graham Soult 72

Supermarkets

Asda’s sale of surplus Netto stores: who gets what in the North East


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As I blogged earlier, Asda’s acquisition of Netto’s UK business moved a step closer yesterday, with the news that it has reached agreement to sell...

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