Fashion Week is one of the biggest events in the London calendar, with designers from all over the world converging in the nation’s capital to showcase their latest pieces. Attracting numerous prominent celebrities and fashion-forward visitors each year,... Read More
Although consumers are starting to spend once more, some retailers are continuing to struggle to achieve targets and free themselves of debt. One such retailer is upmarket maternity, pram and babywear specialist Mamas & Papas, which has now announced it... Read More
As the supermarket price war rages on, the biggest brands in the country are turning to online and convenience stores as a means of winning customers from rivals. However, Morrisons has now added a new dimension to the competition by announcing it will now... Read More
The Olympic Games in London proved to be hugely beneficial for the capital with higher tourism levels, an increase in business opportunities and higher spending recorded during the event and since. Now, it appears that the Commonwealth Games may have had just... Read More
After 18 months of planning the Dutch budget retailer HEMA — which already has 660 outlets across Europe — has opened its first two stores in the UK, with a promise of a third before the end of the summer. Placed somewhere between Ikea and the now... Read More
In recent months a wealth of statistics has been used to demonstrate improving conditions on the high street. The fact that much of this evidence appears contradictory only adds to the feeling that the retail recovery remains subject to sharp turns and sudden... Read More
The latest research from accountancy and advisory firm Deloitte indicates that consumer confidence is steadily improving and is now four points higher than a year ago. The improvement has been particularly good in the West Midlands, an area where the level of... Read More
For several years now the Sports Direct chain founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has been a dominant force in the British retail industry, with a raft of high street openings and numerous brand acquisitions propelling it to massive success. Yet... Read More
Retail sales have been steadily growing since the end of 2013 with uplift in consumer confidence together with a hike in real wages creating a more positive environment for retailers. However, the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and... Read More
Although the economic improvements have led to an increase in consumer spending, retailers are now facing a new problem; increased competition within the retail industry from both discounters and their market rivals. This has seen stores dropping prices in a... Read More
