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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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneDIY
Søstrene Grene to open 500 stores amid ‘record’ trading
Danish homewares brand Søstrene Grene is set to expand into Italy and Poland in 2026, as it plans to operate 500 stores by 2027. The news comes on the heels of the group’s strong trading across the UK and wider European markets. According to Søstrene Grene, it expects to deliver…
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26 JuneClothing & Shoes
Hobbs opens new store at London Bridge station
Hobbs has opened a new store at London Bridge station, marking the fashion brand’s second travel retail site and its 11th shop in the capital. The 1,340 sq ft unit is the 70th Hobbs store across the UK and Republic of Ireland. It includes a free click-and-collect service aimed at…
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20 JuneHigh Street
Retail sales see sharpest monthly fall since December 2023
Retail sales volumes fell by 2.7% in May, according to the latest retail sales figures from the ONS, marking the sharpest monthly decline since December 2023. The fall followed a revised 1.3% rise in April and was driven largely by reduced spending in food stores and weaker sales of clothing…
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18 JuneComment
Why are retail sites installing EV chargers?
Why are EV Charge Point Operators taking such an interest in retail sites? The number of EVs on the road is expanding rapidly, however, there is a high demand for reliable charging infrastructure. Retail sites are the perfect locations for EV charging facilities since they have car park space and…
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13 JuneHigh Street
Warm weather fails to boost footfall in May
Retail footfall across the UK declined by 1.7% compared with May 2024, spelling a sharp drop from the 7.2% rise recorded in April, according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic Solutions. The downturn affected most retail locations, with High Streets down 2.5% year-on-year, and…
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11 JuneShopping Centres
Calvin Klein to double store size at Livingston Designer Outlet
Calvin Klein is set to more than double the size of its store at Livingston Designer Outlet as part of a major expansion and refit announced by the shopping centre. The expansion is the latest in a series of upsized lettings at the centre, including new deals with The North…
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10 JuneHigh Street
Cadogan profits rise amid continued investment in Chelsea estate
Cadogan has reported a 16.6% increase in operating profit, supported by sustained demand across its portfolio and progress on environmental and community goals. Total income rose 11.8% to £241.4m in 2024, up from £216m the previous year. The value of its property portfolio grew 1.3% to £5.7bn. The estate also…
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2 JuneHigh Street
Retail footfall rises 7% as shopping centres see improved performance
Footfall rose by +7% week-on-week in all UK retail destinations last week driven by a +12% rise in shopping centres and was followed by rises of +5.6% and +4.5% in high streets and retail parks, respectively, according to the latest figures from MRI Software. Smaller centres drove much of last…
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May- 2025 -14 MaySport & Leisure
Angling Direct sees FY sales and profits rise
Angling Direct has reported a 11.9% increase in group revenues to £91.3m and a 23.6% rise in adjusted profit before tax to £2.0m for the 12 months ended 31 January 2025 (FY25). Its adjusted EBITDA also increased 20.0% to £3.4m, slightly ahead of recently upgraded consensus market expectations. In the…
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12 MayDepartment Stores
Søstrene Grene to double UK presence by 2027
Søstrene Grene has announced that it is planning to double its UK footprint by 2027, targeting 100 stores nationwide. The Danish lifestyle and homewares brand has already confirmed the upcoming opening of three new store for summer 2025 in Harrogate, Canary Wharf and Stirling. The move comes as part of a broader growth strategy…
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