All High street & town centre articles – Page 4
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GalleryPret’s new sit-down café format for customers ‘in a bit less of a rush’
Food to go giant Pret has launched a new shop format for customers “in a bit less of a rush”, offering a more spacious environment to enjoy made-to-order food and coffee
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NewsPoundland eyes rent cuts in bid to save on costs
Struggling value player Poundland is reportedly mulling plans to force through steep rent cuts on its properties in a bid to slash mounting costs.
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NewsHigh streets at serious risk without government action on crime
Representatives from High Streets UK have set out a four-point policy proposal for the government on retail crime, warning that a failure to act will only worsen the issues facing the sector.
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AnalysisThe regeneration project striving to make Elephant and Castle a top retail destination
As London’s Elephant and Castle is in the midst of a regeneration project to create a new town centre, Retail Week finds out more about the plans set to transform the area.
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NewsRetail footfall in May flat as consumers stay cautious
UK retail saw a small drop in footfall in May as the flat figures reflect a month shaped by cautious customers, half-term holidays and a change in consumer habits.
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NewsWHSmith ‘well positioned’ for summer peak as sales increase across travel
Global travel retailer WHSmith said it is “well positioned” for its peak summer period as travel sales continue to increase.
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NewsFurniture retailer MFI to return nearly two decades after its collapse
Once household furniture brand MFI is set to make a surprise comeback to the UK high street, nearly two decades after it collapsed into administration.
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NewsWHSmith buyer restricted from immediate store closures
The new owner of WHSmith’s high street stores cannot initiate widespread closures for at least 12 months, despite planning rapid restructuring at its other retail properties.
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FeatureDrag queens and meatballs: First look inside Ikea’s Oxford Street store
Ikea is primed to open the doors to its highly anticipated Oxford Street store this week, ahead of what is set to be a bumper bank holiday shopping weekend. Retail Week speaks to Ikea market manager, London City, Matt Gould and tours the new store before it opens to the public
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NewsEmployment Rights Bill ‘will make it harder to keep and create jobs’
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill will lead to job losses and price increases, according to a new poll of 31 retailers.
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AnalysisWhile a win for retail, could Reeves’ ‘de minimis’ review lead to consumer backlash?
While the chancellor’s promise to review the UK’s de minimis rules was welcomed by retailers, could it be a double-edged sword for consumers?
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NewsEaster footfall outstrips 2024 levels
Retail footfall across the UK was relatively flat in the week leading up to Easter, but increased consumer activity helped it surpass 2024.
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NewsTopshop drops latest hint at return to the high street
Fashion retailer Topshop has once again teased its return to the high street, as customers can expect to shop the brand physically this summer
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NewsWHSmith sales jump but profit down as high street trading drags
WHSmith reported a jump in revenues but profit before tax inched down in its first financial update since announcing the sale of its flagging high street business.
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DataChart: Surging cocoa prices and expensive Easter eggs
Will consumers need to tap into their nest eggs to pay for their Easter eggs this year?
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NewsMother’s Day and warm weather help retail sales offset global economic headwinds
Despite ongoing global economic headwinds and strong comparisons year on year, warmer weather and Mother’s Day both helped retail sales over the month of March.
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NewsMother’s Day boosts retail footfall in March but Budget costs are expected to hit in April
UK retail saw a lift in footfall in March thanks to Mother’s Day and nice weather, but the effects of the Budget are expected to take hold in April.
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NewsRetailers interested in Post Office branches
Retailers including Tesco and Ryman are interested in taking on some of the final 108 directly owned Post Office branches, the BBC reports.
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NewsUK shoppers expected to spend over £2bn during Easter
UK shoppers are set to spend over £2bn over the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend, according to GlobalData research.
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NewsJob cut fears spark jump in retail staff working while unwell
The number of retail staff going into work while feeling unwell has soared to an 18-month high, while wellbeing levels have plummeted, Retail Week can reveal.