High Street

WH Smith lockdown trading exceeds expectations

WH Smith has revealed that the group has delivered a “better than expected performance” during the latest lockdown period. According…

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Sales fall 3.1% in Feb despite record online sales

Shuttered high street shops contributed to a 3.1% decline in total like-for-like sales in February but fashion and homeware helped…

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February footfall rises across all destinations despite lockdown

Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 16% in February against the previous month, despite the continuation of lockdown and…

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Retail sales fall 10% in January

Total like-for-like retail sales declined by 10% in January as both the national lockdown and impact of Covid-19 affected shops…

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‘Uncontrolled conversions’ plan will ruin high street, warns BPF

The British Property Federation (BPF) has launched an appeal to combat the government’s recently proposed “uncontrolled conversions” plan, which would…

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WH Smith trading ‘better than anticipated’

WH Smith has posted its trading update for the 16 weeks to January, with the company reporting a “better than…

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Covid restrictions lead to first negative LFL sales in December

Despite a strong start to the month, retailers recorded a disappointing end to the Golden Quarter thanks to heightened Covid…

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Labour calls for high street Fightback Fund

Labour has urged the government to “stand up for businesses” through a Hospitality and High Streets Fightback Fund, aimed at…

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Frasers Group reports 30% rise in half-year profits

Frasers Group has reported a 29.1% surge in after-tax profit to £84m in the 26 weeks to 25 October. The…

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Why we should be focussing on repurposing and not death of the high street

For several years, there has been a very evident and well publicised demise of local high streets as they struggle…

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