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This coverage focuses on retail activity, trends, and developments in London, a central hub of the UK retail industry. Reporting highlights flagship store openings, property developments, regional economic factors, consumer behaviour, and strategic moves by both international and domestic brands. Tailored for retail executives and managers, it offers insights into operating and competing in one of the world’s most dynamic retail markets.
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Jun- 2018 -4 JuneHigh Street
Footfall drops 8.6% as sunshine fails to attract shoppers
The UK high street saw an overall 8.6% year-on-year drop in footfall despite the warm May bank holidays, figures show. According to Ipsos’ UK Retail Traffic Weathermap, London and the south east saw the sharpest decline with 13.3% fewer shoppers on the high street compared with the same period last…
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May- 2018 -31 MayHigh Street
Poundland spits back at Thameslink after Twitter jibe
Train operator Thameslink and discount retailer Poundland have traded barbs after a disgruntled rail passenger tweeted innocuously about delays. Thameslink has come under heavy fire in recent weeks due to unpopular timetable changes, and another set of delays prompted a Twitter user, ‘Kevin’, to tweet an image of a departure…
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30 MayOnline & Digital
Women paid ‘significantly’ less in ecommerce roles, research reveals
Men in the ecommerce industry are earning 26% more than women, according to new research. The findings from ecommerce and digital recruitment agency, Cranberry Panda, has revealed that the average salary for men per annum sits at £60,606, while women earn an average of £46,564. A survey was conducted with…
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25 MayPeople Moves
Cath Kidston appoints Melinda Paraie new CEO
Cath Kidston, the global lifestyle brand, has appointed Melinda Paraie as its new chief executive. Paraie joins from John Hardy, the New-York based jewellery company where she has been the chief merchandising officer for the past year. Paraie, who is American and currently lives in New York, will move to…
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23 MayClothing & Shoes
Primark set to overtake Marks and Spencer market share
Primark is set to overtake M&S to become the UK’s largest clothing retailer by market share, according to new data. The discount clothing chain will see its market share rise to 7% while M&S will see a drop to 7.6%. New data from Global Data has shown that Primark’s market…
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17 MayHigh Street
British Land submits plan for major retail development at Canada Water
Commercial property firm British Land has proposed a masterplan for a 1 million sq ft retail and leisure space at London’s Canada Water area. The submission of the planning application follows four years of close collaboration with Southwark Council and extensive consultation with the local community. Alongside the overall masterplan…
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15 MayOnline & Digital
ASOS launches same-day delivery in Birmingham
Online fashion retailer ASOS has announced that ASOS Instant, its same day delivery option, is now available in Birmingham. The move follows successful launches in London, Leeds and Manchester over the past six months. ASOS Instant is available to customers with deliveries to selected Birmingham, London, Leeds and Manchester postcodes…
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14 MayHigh Street
Wet start to April dampens retail footfall
Footfall in April decreased by 3.3%, which is a significant decline compared to the 1.6% increase seen the previous year. New data from retail intelligence firm Springboard revealed that there has been no growth in footfall for any UK region for two consecutive months. Most regions saw a slower rate…
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10 MayDepartment Stores
House of Fraser £43.9m loss revealed in new document
A document released by House of Fraser’s new owner C.Banner has revealed that the department store suffered a £43.9m loss in 2017. The slump was attributed to Brexit, London’s terrorist attacks and the ‘rapidly evolving’ retail market. The document was submitted to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, where C.Banner announced…
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9 MayDepartment Stores
The Rolling Stones to launch Selfridges pop-up
Iconic UK rock band The Rolling Stones have announced they will launch a pop-up shopping experience in Selfridges stores across the UK. The store will be open from 14 May to 3 June and will sell new merchandise as the band’s No Filter tour reaches Britain on 22 May. The…
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