All Retail parks & out-of-town articles – Page 2
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NewsRetail footfall rallies as shoppers stay ‘bargain-focused’
Retail footfall continued on its downward trajectory in January compared to the previous year, but it improved from December as consumers remained “particularly bargain-focused”.
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NewsRetail footfall resilient despite storms and strikes
Footfall across all UK retail destinations was resilient in January despite disruptions caused by rail strikes, according to the latest MRI Software data.
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NewsChristmas shopping boosts December footfall
Retail footfall across all UK destinations increased in December as shoppers flocked to stores ahead of Christmas.
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NewsRetail footfall ‘steadied’ by Black Friday shoppers
Footfall across all UK retail destinations in November edged up as Black Friday helped to “steady the month”, according to the latest MRI Software data.
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NewsBlack Friday retail footfall will be ‘subdued’, claims survey
Higher interest rates and inflation will continue to have an effect on consumer spending, warns latest MRI Software consumer report.
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NewsFootfall declines as cost-of-living impact grows
Footfall across all UK destinations fell in October as consumers continued to feel the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis ahead of Christmas.
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AnalysisThe Range: The value variety chain bringing back Wilko
With news emerging that five Wilko stores will be brought back to high streets and retail parks by new owner The Range, Retail Week explores what the value variety retailer has been doing to cement its place as a staple in UK retail
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AnalysisWho are the new arrivals diversifying UK retail destinations?
Retail has undergone huge changes since the pandemic, which saw many shops shut their doors for good.
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NewsFootfall weakens as shoppers limit spend ahead of Christmas
Footfall across all UK destinations declined in September as consumers restricted their shopping ahead of the Christmas season.
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NewsRetail footfall forecast to drop in lead-up to Christmas
Retail footfall is predicted to fall in the run-up to Christmas as consumers “tighten their purse strings” due to rising bills, according to MRI Software, formerly Springboard.
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NewsRetail footfall shows slow growth as consumers rein in spending
Footfall across UK retail destinations showed little growth in August as consumers limited their leisure trips.
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NewsRetail footfall drops as rail strikes and rain drive decline
Footfall across all retail destinations declined in July as rail strikes, interest rates and bad weather impacted consumer spending.
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AnalysisRetail destinations: where are shoppers going during the economic crisis?
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to take its toll, the pressure is on for retailers to deliver a shopping experience that offers consumers a convenient, cost-friendly and good value offering.
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DataSunny weather provides unexpected boost in footfall
Footfall across all retail destinations saw an unexpected increase due to warmer weather in June.
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NewsHotel Chocolat to open five new retail park stores by Christmas
Hotel Chocolat is going all in on its new out-of-town format, with plans to open a further five new stores in retail parks before Christmas.
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DataMay footfall rises on the back of three bank holidays
Retail footfall in May increased as shoppers took advantage of the three bank holidays last month.
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AnalysisWhat British Land and Landsec results mean for UK retail property
Following full-year financial updates from two of the biggest institutional landlords in the country, Retail Week looks at the health of retail property in the UK
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InterviewTopps man: How Topps Tiles CEO Rob Parker is laying groundwork for decades of success
Topps Tiles celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and sales are as sparkling as a newly installed shower wall.
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NewsApril footfall boosted by Good Friday and Easter Saturday shopping
Retail footfall increased in April as shoppers hit stores to spend ahead of Easter Sunday.