Millions of shoppers hit Britain’s high streets last week, boosting footfall by an average of 20 per cent on the previous week according to retail analyst, Springboard. The Centre for Retail Research said an estimated £4.5billion spent over the past weekend was in line with 2019 figures. Data showed sales were generated from £2.5billion in
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Independent retailers recently united in London to celebrate the ongoing success of the national online selling platform, Down Your High Street (DYHS), where they were joined by event organisers Network & Chill and partners The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). The networking event provided a deeper understanding of the DYHS platform, which now has 600
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Alan Monahan writes: As with my own appearance, the face of Autumn Fair is much changed from the show I first visited more than 20 years ago. But like me, it has managed to keep a spring in its step despite some shrinkage! And while some exhibitors at the NEC were bemoaning the fact that
More than 82% of UK consumers would rather shop in a bricks and mortar store than buy online because products can be viewed before committing to a purchase, according to e-commerce agency PushON. However, its survey of 1,000 shoppers revealed that 52% of those believe that retailers need to offer a more seamless experience between
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The failure of Maplin, New Look and Toys ‘R’ Us in the UK came in the wake of a dire year for multiple store closures, with every region except Yorkshire and Humber seeing closures in 2017. As multiple stores (characterised as brands with more than five stores nationally) closed their doors, independents have emerged as
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Spring Fair and Autumn Fair organiser Ascential has launched a strategic review of its exhibitions division as it announces plans to focus on its digital business. Press reports suggest that this could lead to the sale of its trade and consumer shows and generate between £250 million and £300 million. Its strong annual results revealed
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