Wimbledon
This coverage examines retail activity and trends in Wimbledon, offering insights for UK retail executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and closures, investment initiatives, redevelopment projects, and the performance of key retailers in this notable London district. The analysis helps professionals understand the opportunities, challenges, and consumer behaviour shaping Wimbledon’s retail market.
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Jun- 2022 -28 JuneSupermarkets
Jubilee helps boost June grocery sales
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations helped boost total till grocery sales at UK supermarkets for the four weeks ending 18 June 2022 with sales up 1.5%, according to new data released today by NielsenIQ. However, it revealed despite this uplift, volume sales are declining by 5.5%, as shoppers seek to…
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Jan- 2020 -6 JanuaryDepartment Stores
Debenhams announces 19 store closures
Debenhams has announced the closure of 19 of its UK stores, resulting in 660 job losses. The department store, which entered administration in April last year, launched its CVA in the same month. The closures are due to take place during the next fortnight, with stores closing from 11 January,…
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Apr- 2019 -26 AprilDepartment Stores
Debenhams to close 22 stores with 1,200 jobs at risk
Department store chain, Debenhams has announced it is to close 22 stores putting 1,200 jobs at risk. The closures come as part of a revival plan for the department store laid out by lenders including Barclays and Bank of Ireland. Terry Duddy, Debenhams executive chairman, said: “Debenhams has a clear…
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Oct- 2018 -25 OctoberAdvice
Making Data Work: The real-time benefits of real-time data
Data has always had an important role in retail. From shaping decision-making on stock control and pricing, to influencing marketing, and informing sales strategies, it’s all about the insights that this information can provide. Two key areas where data plays an even greater role today are customer experience and loyalty.…
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Sep- 2018 -21 SeptemberHigh Street
Strong retail sales growth in August helps strengthen British pound
Retail sales growth of 0.3% across all sectors in August, excluding food, clothing and petrol, saw the value of the British pound increase 0.7% against the dollar at $1.32. According to figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the lower month-on-month growth rate in the quantity bought in food…
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyEconomy
Consumer confidence dips in July
Consumer confidence dropped in July despite the boost of the World Cup and heatwave, a new survey suggests. According to GfK’s most recent Consumer Confidence Index, which surveys 2,000 respondents, confidence dropped by one point to -10 compared with June. The index has registered confidence levels at zero or below…
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6 JulySupermarkets
England game could bring additional £860m in grocery sales
Grocery sales could rise by up to 5% ahead of England’s quarter-final match against Sweden on Saturday according to data from Kantar Worldpanel. The data consultancy company said an additional £860m of groceries sales could be generated on Friday and Saturday this week. An extra 1.4 million trips are expected…
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