The high street has struggled greatly in the past few years, with poor weather driving customers indoors and into the arms of e-tailers only exacerbating the issue of the economic crisis. As a result, chains which previously enjoyed huge success in town... Read More
While consumer confidence is once more on the rise, thanks to a squeeze on disposable incomes this is not necessarily translating into steeply rising sales for high street retailers, many of whom are still making losses though at a lower rate than during the... Read More
Tesco has spent tens of millions relaunching its premium Finest range in the hope of attracting more shoppers who may have stayed away after the horsemeat scandal engulfed the supermarket. Tesco bosses also hope to win business from upmarket rival... Read More
The boom in internet shopping has changed the face of the retail industry substantially, with many consumers choosing to order everything from clothing to groceries online. This has caused many retailers to cut back on their store portfolios and instead... Read More
The race for space is on in Bond Street and it has led to luxury brands shelling out millions on multi-level megastores. The trend started when Louis Vuitton opened its large outlet store on the street in 2010. Chanel opened its own store on the other side of... Read More
Sheffield Council has parted with the original developer behind the city’s Sevenstone scheme and now plans to “go it alone” without entering into a new partnership. The decision follows four years of delays by property firm Hammerson, with financial... Read More
A scheme to create new retail and office space at the interchange next to the main city centre bus station in Wolverhampton has been approved. It is anticipated that approximately 250 jobs will be safeguarded or created as a result of the scheme which... Read More
Traditionally, the run up to Christmas is one of the busiest times in the calendar for retailers, with a flood of consumers desperate to get their hands on the year’s must-have gifts. However, during the recession, shoppers tended to spend more cautiously... Read More
Aldi plans to create 6,000 jobs this year after announcing record profits and increasing its market share. The German supermarket has pledged to open 50 new stores in the UK in 2013 after sales soared 40 per cent to £3.9bn in 2012. The retailer said... Read More
The supermarket sector is one of the most competitive areas of the retail industry in the UK, with Tesco traditionally holding the number one spot despite stiff competition. However, if recent results are to be believed, the tide could be turning with... Read More
