Following September’s spell of warm weather putting a dampener on the launch of autumn and winter collections, retailers had hoped that the cooler October weather would cause consumers to head to the High Street and begin to purchase winter items such as... Read More
The beginning of the year saw retail sales pick up strongly following several years of decline. This upturn contributed to increasing demand for retail property in key locations and the first rise in rental values in the sector since the recovery.... Read More
For many retailers, hopes were raised that the launch of the 2014 World Cup, in combination with the warm weather experienced across the majority of the UK in recent weeks, would equate to a huge increase in consumer spending in June. However, if recent data... Read More
Although many High Street retailers have seen impressive sales since the start of the year, Marks and Spencer continues to struggle. While the retailer’s food sales remain strong, as they traditionally have, non-food sales fell steeply in the past... Read More
The retail industry has become increasingly buoyant in recent months, with categories such as home ware and furniture leading many retailers to hope that the difficulties brought on by the financial crisis are firmly behind them. However, the fragility of the... Read More
Whitbread, the owner of Costa Coffee and the Premier Inn hotel chain reported a 12.6 per cent rise in first-half profit after opening several new coffee outlets. The UK's largest hotel and coffee shop operator announced a pre-tax profit of £216.1m... Read More
While the recession did not necessarily send all retailers into administration, a fate which befell popular high street names such as JJB Sports and La Senza, the vast majority struggled to make ends meet amidst a spectacular fall in consumer confidence. One... Read More
The UK is in the midst of a housing boom, largely fuelled by help to buy schemes and initiatives designed to aid young people in purchasing their first home and setting foot on the property ladder. In turn, this has had a positive effect upon the profits and... Read More
The beautiful sunshine seen throughout summer lent a much-needed helping hand to the retail industry, with consumers flocking to the high street to pick up summer staples. However, it appears that this positive trend is set to continue even as autumn sets... Read More
The UK’s improving economy is having a positive impact on the commercial property market with the recovery now extending beyond London and the South East to regions that have been lagging behind. With more upbeat news emerging on a monthly basis it... Read More
