For the second weekend running the festive spending frenzy has smashed West End trading records. Over the course of Saturday and Sunday retailers took an estimated £200 million as footfall once again exceeded expectations. The scale of the bonanza saw... Read More
Many UK retailers are facing an uncertain Christmas trading period, as rumours of a triple dip recession and continuing struggles in the Eurozone continue to dampen many consumers’ festive spirits. Although this is the first Christmas in almost four years... Read More
The past few years have taken their toll on the retail industry, with many chains being forced to liquidate or downsize as a result of reduced consumer spending. Even during the Christmas season, which is traditionally a boom time for retailers, revenues... Read More
In the run up to Christmas, the retail industry goes into overdrive. Many cities authorise shopping malls and retail properties to remain open later, chains take on extra staff to cope with the rush of consumers and internet retailers prepare to work around... Read More
Black Friday or should it be called Black Monday? Even if you are a Christmas humbug, you may still enjoy the feeling of giving a present to someone and seeing their face light up. But the feeling is even better if you secretly know that you bought their... Read More
Christmas, and the weeks preceding it, is always the busiest time of year for both chain and independent retailers. With consumers formulating lists of gifts and cards to send to friends and family, businesses frantically organising Secret Santa and office... Read More
Christmas can be a stressful time of year, especially for parents presented with an extensive list of must-have goodies. In order to make the mammoth task of buying the ideal Christmas present for your child a little easier, the Toy Retailers Association have... Read More
Last week’s public sector strikes delivered a much needed boost to the British high street after footfall surged by nearly 40 per cent.... Read More
