Given increased supply-chain efficiencies, coupled with shopper reluctance to drive out-of-town, resulting in increasing redundancy of large-space retailing, Asda appears to be following Tesco’s lead in seeking to buy businesses that might complement their retail offering whilst absorbing overheads.
The Daily Express reports that Asda is rumoured to want to buy out the Early Learning Centre, given Mothercare’s struggles…
Apart from a good purchase price, the ELC would be a natural fit in terms of family offering, but could also add to instore theatre and enrich the shopping experience whilst keeping the kids amused.
Great news for toy suppliers, but a possible threat for NAMs in less exciting categories…? However, surely this presents an opportunity for extra creativity that might also be rolled out elsewhere?
The Daily Express reports that Asda is rumoured to want to buy out the Early Learning Centre, given Mothercare’s struggles…
Apart from a good purchase price, the ELC would be a natural fit in terms of family offering, but could also add to instore theatre and enrich the shopping experience whilst keeping the kids amused.
Great news for toy suppliers, but a possible threat for NAMs in less exciting categories…? However, surely this presents an opportunity for extra creativity that might also be rolled out elsewhere?
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