All Retail parks & out-of-town articles – Page 3
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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.
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DataFootfall declines as cautious shoppers rein in weekend spending
Retail footfall decreased in March as shoppers began to limit their spending on leisure-based trips as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.
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NewsBritish Land splashes out £94m on three new retail parks
British Land has acquired three retail parks for £94m and sold its 50% stake in another out-of-town retail destination in Preston.
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DataThe health of UK bricks-and-mortar retail in six charts
After the best part of two years of intermittent lockdowns and store closures, 2022 was the first post-pandemic year retailers could trade without restrictions.
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NewsExclusive: Dwindling retail space under pressure as new development hits 20-year low
Pressure is being applied to new retail stock at a time when desire for new physical space is peaking and construction starts reached a 20-year low.
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DataFebruary footfall rises after strong half-term and weekend spending
Retail footfall in February saw a sharp increase due to the school half-term and greater weekend spending.
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DataUK retail sales inch up in January
UK retail sales started the year positively, following a dip in December, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsNew year footfall hit by strikes and economic uncertainty
Retail footfall in January has dropped significantly compared to the previous month due to train strikes and cash-strapped customers spending less after the festive season.
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NewsPets at Home ups profit outlook as Christmas sales rise
Pets at Home has increased FY2023 profit guidance by £5m following strong Christmas trading and has appointed a new chief consumer officer.
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InterviewInterview: Jollyes CEO Joe Wykes on expansion, competition and staff happiness
From new store openings to Christmas trading results, petcare retailer Jollyes is celebrating a year of record-breaking and chief executive Joe Wykes has no intention of taking his foot off the accelerator
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NewsRetail footfall shows green shoots of post-pandemic recovery
Footfall increased across retail over the 12 months of 2022, slightly improving from pandemic figures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: After festive footfall miracle, is bricks-and-mortar having a renaissance?
As a fuller picture of Christmas trading begins to take shape, it is emerging that retailers with stores fared better. Is bricks-and-mortar back for good, or will a new year bring new headaches?
