Footfall

Cribbs Mall to welcome Sweaty Betty store

Cribbs Mall has announced that Sweaty Betty will be opening a new 1,714 sq ft store at the West Country…

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Bumper Easter week to boost footfall by +6.6%

Footfall is forecast to rise by +6.6% across all UK retail destinations over the week of Easter, according to MRI…

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Retail sales flatline in rainiest February on record

UK retail sales experienced no growth (0.0%) in February, down from 3.6% in the month prior, as wet weather discouraged…

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How can the physical retail sector win its battle to survive?

It is well known that the high street is battling for survival. Insolvency statistics released this month show a 17%…

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Today’s news in brief-18/3/24

The Saudi PIF, along with Kering, is reportedly eyeing a stake in Selfridges as the store’s co-owner, Central Group, faces…

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Saudi PIF and Kering eye Selfridges stake

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investor Fund (PIF) and Gucci owner Kering are reportedly considering a stake in luxury department store Selfridges…

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St Johns Shopping Centre store sales spike 32% in February

St Johns Shopping Centre in Liverpool has reported that store sales rose by 32% in February, compared with the previous…

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Zara owner profits surge by 28% in FY23

Zara owner Inditex has welcomed a “very robust” FY23 performance, as profit-before-tax surged 28.2% to €6.9bn (£5.9bn) while sales rose…

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UK footfall bounces back by 6.6% due to Mother’s Day weekend

MRI Software announced that the lead up to Mother’s Day and the peak Easter trading period significantly boosted week-on-week footfall…

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Charity Super.Mkt to open debut outlet store at Gloucester Quays

Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at urban outlet Gloucester Quays.  The…

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