All Retail parks & out-of-town articles – Page 12
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NewsConsumer confidence at highest level since 1990s, says GfK research
Consumer confidence soared in June to its highest level since the late 1990s, according to the latest figures from research company GfK.
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NewsRetail administrations led to 735 shop closures and 5,000 job losses in 2014
More than 700 shops were shuttered and almost 5,000 jobs lost as a result of high street retailers falling into administration last year.
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NewsRetail footfall drops again but retail parks continue resurgence
Retail footfall dropped for the second month in a row in May but out-of-town shopping locations bucked the overall trend.
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NewsRetail footfall reaches 2015 peak as high streets 'build momentum'
Retail footfall reached its highest level of 2015 so far during May as Britain’s high streets continued to “build momentum”.
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OpinionComment: Economic reports should be approached with caution
There are so many factors affecting retail at present that basing predictions on the latest economic reports can prove somewhat precarious.
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NewsBank holiday footfall boost for high street but retail parks suffer
Britain’s high streets fought back against retail parks and shopping centres over the weekend as seaside visitors boosted footfall.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Amazon, New Look and Bank Holiday footfall
Retail news round-up on May 26, 2015: Amazon will pay corporation tax in the UK, New Look chairman Paul Mason poised to quit and high streets get footfall boost over bank holiday weekend.
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NewsOut of town vacancy rates sink to lowest level for 11 years
Out-of-town vacancy rates dropped to their lowest level for 11 years in 2014 as store groups expanded on retail parks.
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NewsEarly Easter helps March deliver best footfall in a year
Retailers recorded the best footfall performance in a year in March because of the early Easter, despite a drop on the high street.
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NewsCrown Estate seals £140m deal for 'next generation' retail park
A planned £140m retail and leisure complex has moved a step closer to becoming a reality after the Crown Estate bought the site from LXB Retail Properties.
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NewsHigh streets suffer drop in footfall during Easter weekend washout
High streets suffered a decline in footfall over Easter as bad weather drove shoppers to out-of-town retail parks and shopping centres.
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NewsLondon’s West End faces 80% hike in business rates, says expert
Bond Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street are likely to be hardest hit by the next business rates revaluation which is expected to increase their bills by 80%.
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NewsRetail footfall poised to jump 4.7% during Easter weekend
Footfall at shopping centres, retail parks and high streets is forecast to surge 4.7% over the Easter weekend as shoppers splurge their payday cash.
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GalleryStore gallery: Habitat finds a new home within Homebase
Habitat is under Home Retail’s ownership and, three years since it entered administration, uses its outlets to entice customers online.
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GalleryStore gallery: Decathlon picks up the pace with Croydon store opening
Decathlon is embarking on an opening spree to treble its UK store tally in three years. Retail Week visits the new branch in Croydon.
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NewsRiver Island joins Friars Walk development in Newport
River Island has become the latest retailer to join the Friars Walk development in Newport, South Wales, with a two-storey space opposite H&M.
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NewsHigh street footfall down on the last weekend before Christmas
The number of people hitting the shops over the last weekend before Christmas fell as consumers increasingly choose to buy online.
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NewsOak Furniture Land to open 57 sofa showrooms by Boxing Day
Oak Furniture Land will launch a sofa proposition by Boxing Day that will include 57 showrooms across the country.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on vacancy rates and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on December 12, 2014: Retail park vacancies and John Lewis
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NewsGeorge Osborne to unveil business rates review in Autumn Statement
Chancellor George Osborne is set to reveal an overhaul of business rates later today following a prolonged campaign against the tax.