Footfall

How can a late Easter impact retailers?

Seasonal calendar moments continue to be crucial drivers for retailers. According to the latest BRC-Sensormatic data, total year-on-year footfall in…

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Supermarket sales jump 1.8% amid increased promotions

Take-home supermarket sales increased by 1.8% over the four weeks to 23 March 2025 compared with one year ago –…

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Retailers refrain from price rises despite looming costs, BRC finds

Retailers did not resort to price rises throughout March, according to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index, despite rising cost…

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Clothing and household goods help boost retail sales 1% in Feb

Retail sales rose by 1% in February, thanks to a strong performance in non-food stores such as clothing, household goods…

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How will the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street benefit retail in the UK?

In the last few months, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that the city will be pushing ahead with long-discussed plans…

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Zara owner Inditex sees sales and profits surge in FY24

Inditex, the owner of Zara, has hailed its “robust” full-year performance after sales rose by 10.5% to €38.6bn (£32.5bn) in…

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Today’s news in brief-10/3/25

WH Smith is nearing a decision on the sale of its high street business, with two bidders, Alteri Investors and…

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UK retail footfall rebounds with high streets leading the way

Retail footfall rose by 1.8% overall for the week ended 7 March 2025 compared with the week before, driven by…

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Today’s news in brief-7/3/25

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal worth £23.7bn.…

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WHSmith’s high street exit: what it means for the retail industry

After more than 230 years as a staple of British high streets, WHSmith is considering selling off its entire high…

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