Discounters have become something of a force to be reckoned with in the UK supermarket sector, with the Big Four (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons) increasingly losing market share to German imported brands such as Aldi and Lidl. In a bid to... Read More
In the UK, a growing number of developers and shopping centre owners have begun to recognise the benefits of offering a fully rounded consumer experience as a means of increasing footfall and dwell times. Yet while this generally involves adding aspects to an... Read More
The warm spring weather appears to have encouraged many consumers to hit the high street as personal finances improve. Yet April did not just see retailers benefit on an individual level, as the retail industry as a whole enjoyed the strongest monthly leap in... Read More
Competition on the high street has become increasingly intense leading to many brands offering numerous promotions in order to win back customers from rivals. Unfortunately, while this has seen brands such as Next and River Island thrive, others such as Marks... Read More
Although the recession may be over, and the retail industry gradually recovering from one of the worst downturns in living memory, there is no guarantee of financial security for retailers in the increasingly competitive 21st century. Home furnishings... Read More
Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent has become one of the most successful retail complexes in the UK, with units in high demand.The popularity of the centre has become so great that a growing number of overseas brands have examined the possibility of taking up... Read More
Increasing numbers of British retailers are choosing to examine their options overseas, with emerging markets in Asia and the improving economic circumstances in the USA and the Eurozone contributing to this boom in international opportunities. Shoe retailer... Read More
Sports Direct has become one of the most prominent brands in British retailing during recent years, largely due to the business prowess of founder and chief executive Mike Ashley. The Newcastle United owner has already made waves with the City this year by... Read More
Many High Street names are enjoying a return to fortune of late, with an improved consumer environment encouraging growth throughout the retail industry. Optician chain Vision Express is just one of the high street’s success stories of the past year, having... Read More
Back in February, it was announced that merger talks were taking place between Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse. Now, these talks have concluded successfully, with each of the retail powerhouses agreeing to merge in a deal worth £3.8... Read More
