Footfall
This coverage explores footfall trends and their impact on the UK retail sector. Reporting includes data on shopper visits, analysis of high street and shopping centre traffic, seasonal fluctuations, and the effectiveness of initiatives to drive in-store engagement. Designed for retail executives and managers, it offers insights to inform operational planning, marketing strategies, and store performance evaluations.
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Jan- 2025 -8 JanuaryFeatures
Revitalising London’s high streets: a BID’s vision for retail
The significance of bricks-and-mortar experiences remains paramount. Steve Medway, CEO of Knightsbridge Partnership and King’s Road Partnership, two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), is reshaping some of London’s most iconic areas. With decades of experience in retail and BID management, Medway shares valuable insights into the challenges, strategies, and future of…
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7 JanuaryNews
Bestway Retail removes fuel levy charge for Costcutter stores
Bestway Retail has announced the removal of the fuel levy charge, previously at £3.66 per delivery, for all mainland Costcutter stores for deliveries made on or after 1 January 2025. In addition to lifting the fuel levy charge, Bestway has also led the market in announcing an investment of more…
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7 JanuarySupermarkets
Average household supermarket spend hit £460 this Christmas, Kantar finds
Household spending on take-home groceries hit a record high this Christmas at £460 on average, according to the latest data from Kantar. Overall take-home sales at the grocers rose by 2.1% over the four weeks to 29 December compared with last year. It comes as Katar found that people were…
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7 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Quiz lender hires advisors ahead of delisting vote
Quiz’s principal lender has reportedly drafted in advisors to help the company explore restructuring options amid a “growing crisis” at the retailer.According to Sky News, HSBC hired restructuring experts from Interpath Advisory ahead of a vote on delisting from the London stock market. Quiz reportedly plans to hold a shareholder…
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6 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-6/1/25
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is set to face scrutiny from a Parliamentary Committee over labour practices in its supply chain. The inquiry, part of the government’s employment rights initiative, also involves Chinese firm Temu. The committee, chaired by ex-Labour minister Liam Byrne, aims to tackle forced labour concerns and inadequate protection…
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6 JanuaryNews
The O2 welcomes over 10 million visitors in ‘best-ever’ trading year
Live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination the O2 has recorded its best-ever year for sales and footfall, welcoming over 10 million visitors – an uplift of 12% compared to 2023. Sales across retail, leisure and F&B saw an overall increase of 6%, marking The O2’s best-ever year for trade. Outlet…
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6 JanuaryShopping Centres
LDO sees sales surge amid boost in visitors
London Designer Outlet (LDO) has revealed its sales grew by 5% to over £103m in 2024. The designer outlet, located in Wembley Park, attracted shoppers from across London and beyond throughout the last 12 months with footfall increasing by 2% with over 5.4 million people visiting LDO. The strong sales…
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2 January
Today’s news in brief-2/1/25
Lidl reported its best-ever Christmas performance, with turnover surpassing £1bn for the first time, a 7% increase over the four weeks to December 24, 2024. The retailer attracted over 2m additional customers, with December 23 marking its busiest day. Key contributors included the expansion of its British supply base by…
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2 JanuaryHigh Street
Footfall sees marginal YOY rise in December
Footfall in UK retail destinations was marginally higher by +0.4% in all UK retail destinations during the month of December, according to the latest data from MRI Software. This was driven by a +1.2% rise in retail park activity and a +0.3% increase in high streets, however shopping centres saw…
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2 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Quiz losses widen to £4.7m in H1
Quiz has reported an increase in pre-tax losses to £4.7m in the six months to 30 September 2024. The fashion retailer said that its “disappointing” results in part reflect the impact of inflationary pressures on consumer confidence and spending, which has led to an 8% reduction in revenues during the…
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