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152 -- store openings for UK grocery sector (Q1 2026)
A total of 152 stores opened across the UK grocery sector in Q1 2026.
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152
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Q1 2026
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95
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60
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30
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45
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95
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Geolytix
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https://geolytix.com/blog/grocery-retail-points-2026q1/ ↗
Source Article
Grocery Growth: UK Supermarket and Convenience Changes in 2026 Q1 | GEOLYTIX
Grocery Growth: UK Supermarket and Convenience Changes in 2026 Q1
Convenience-led growth and selective closures have defined the UK grocery sector in the first quarter of 2026, as retailers continue to reshape their store networks.
30th April 2026 • GeoData
In this blog, we take a closer look at how…
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Geolytix
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Geolytix store-level dataset update between end of Q4 2025 and Q1 2026
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UK grocery sector: 152 store openings. Source: Geolytix (Q1 2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/uk-grocery-openings-q1-2026
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