Last year saw an upturn in consumer confidence as the effects of the economic recovery began to take hold. As a result, many high street chains hoped for a more profitable Christmas trading period than has been seen in the UK for several years, with brands... Read More
This Christmas, as has been the case for many before, the undisputed champion of the high street was undoubtedly John Lewis. With most of the department store chain’s outlets across the country managing to break store records in the run up to Christmas Day,... Read More
The department store chain Debenhams has suffered its second winter of disastrous trading with poor Christmas sales prompting a £30m drop in pre-tax profits. Analysts had been expecting profits of at least £110m for the six months to April, 2014. But... Read More
T’was the night before Christmas, and Mum was aflutter, as the milk had gone off and she’d run out of butter. Consumers across the UK today will be thrown into a panic as supermarkets close their doors for a 24 hour period, which in the modern world of... Read More
Christmas has finally arrived, giving retailers and consumers a much needed rest following the shopping frenzy of the past few weeks. This window of respite has certainly been earned by retailers in the West End in particular, with bosses in the popular... Read More
With Christmas just around the corner, consumers will be in the midst of a last minute purchasing frenzy aiming to acquire the perfect gift for their friends and family members. However, if you have found yourself in the position of urgently needing to hit... Read More
Retailers are now looking for ways to cater to the needs of not only consumers, but the environment too. As well as providing space for recycling bins in car parks and encouraging consumers to re-use their plastic bags, it appears that the majority of small... Read More
In the years before the recession hit, the peak trading period before Christmas was a chance for fashion retailers to increase profit margins and shift huge amounts of stock in preparation for the arrival of new lines during the key Spring/Summer... Read More
Consumer spending across the UK has remained subdued in the past few months, with low confidence leading to small growth throughout the retail industry. However, there have been signs of increased spending in Scotland in the lead up to Christmas, with fashion... Read More
The recession may have officially ended several months ago, yet the financial pressure upon UK households still continues to have an impact on consumer spending habits. A new trend, for consumers to actively pursue budget-friendly purchases wherever... Read More
