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
Although consumers are benefiting from shop price deflation, which has seen the prices of everything from clothing to electrical goods plummet, retailers are becoming concerned that further lowering of prices will have a negative impact on their profit... Read More
Mary Portas’ scheme to reduce retail vacancy rates and breathe life back into town centres is failing, a prominent retail expert claims. Bill Grimsey (pictured, right) says the Government-backed plans for rejuvenation are “over-promising and... Read More
As consumers continue to spend following several years of recession, retailers and groups within the industry are seeking ways in which to capitalise on this upturn by boosting footfall levels and dwell times. This could see shops and bars in Canary Wharf... Read More
The number of applications for new supermarket space in the UK has now fallen to the lowest level seen since the start of the financial crisis, with only 15.22 million sq ft of shop space currently proposed by the grocery market. According to property... Read More
Although news from the retail industry has been somewhat gloomy of late following a very strong start to the year, clothing and footwear retailers have enjoyed a resurgence in trade thanks to the warm summer weather and higher optimism amongst consumers... Read More
Fortnum & Mason has long been established as a high quality retailer with a tradition of serving well-heeled customers including members of the Royal family. Last year, in a bid to expand on its history, Fortnum & Mason opened its first new... 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
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
