All Shopping centres articles – Page 3
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NewsWilko to open more new stores before Easter
Wilko will open two new stores on Good Friday (March 29) as the retailer continues the rollout of its new concept.
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AnalysisAfter years in the doldrums, is Croydon finally back on the retail map?
After nearly a decade of big talk and little action, the collapse of the £1.4bn redevelopment of Croydon town centre left many wondering whether the site was dead and buried. Until last week, when URW announced 12 new retail signings.
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NewsHammerson reports growth in footfall as rental income increases
Hammerson, which owns and operates shopping centres including Brent Cross in London, posted a rise in rental income as occupancy and footfall increased in the full year ending December 2023.
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NewsFebruary footfall ‘saved’ by half-term holiday shoppers
Retail footfall across all locations increased in February as the school half-term drove shoppers to stores.
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NewsExclusive: Reserved confirms new London store as it ramps up UK expansion
Polish fashion retailer Reserved, which is owned by clothing conglomerate LPP, is set to open its fifth store in the UK later this year.
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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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AnalysisStores vs online − which won the wallets of Christmas shoppers?
Retail saw a stores renaissance in 2023, as many shoppers returned to bricks and mortar following a surge in online shopping during the pandemic.
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NewsBattersea Power Station sales soar as Christmas boosts footfall
Battersea Power Station has reported a strong second Christmas as sales at the destination soared year on year and December proved to be its busiest of 2023.
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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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NewsLondon Designer Outlet reports record Black Friday
London Designer Outlet (LDO) at Wembley Park has recorded a record Black Friday, exceeding last year’s record sales performance by 8.6%.
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NewsLandsec unveils new retail operating model
Landsec has unveiled a transformation of its retail operating model, which it said represented a “signal of confidence in its continued investment” in stores.
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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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NewsHammerson in talks to sell stake in Value Retail
UK shopping centre owner Hammerson is reportedly in talks to sell its 40% stake in Value Retail.
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NewsIkea unveils plans for city store in Brighton’s Churchill Square
Ikea has bought Brighton’s main shopping centre and today unveiled plans to open a new mini Ikea store within it.
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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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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.