All Olympics articles – Page 3
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NewsOlympics drives shoppers back to central London
Shoppers have returned to London’s high streets as a result of the feel good factor inspired by the Olympics after an initial drop off in footfall.
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OpinionComment: With the Olympics over, what’s left for retailers?
Well that’s it then, today is the first post-Olympic day and already there will be people feeling the lack of screens featuring other people running, jumping or splashing.
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OpinionComment: Olympic Games legacy should extend to the high street
Ennis, Wiggins and Farah – just three of the names that will enter sporting folklore after the stunning success of Great Britain’s first home Olympics since 1948.
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NewsOlympics drives rise in shopper demand
More than half of London retailers – 59% – have reported increased shopper demand as a result of the Olympics.
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OpinionComment: July BRC figures show signs of life
The July sales figures reported by the BRC hardly represented a ‘wish you were here’ postcard from the industry, but behind the monthly figures there were reasons for optimism.
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NewsTriathlon drives shoppers to West End
Footfall across west London surged yesterday as spectators flocked to the area to watch the triathlon, according to data from Experian.
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NewsOlympics drive 8% increase in Visa spending
Tourist spending surged 8% year-on-year on Visa cards in the UK across the first week of the Olympics, hitting a total of £456.9m.
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OpinionComment: Will the Olympics mean gold for contactless payment?
What’s missing from a winning contactless strategy is the human element on the finish line – at the point of sale.
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OpinionComment: We're seeing exceptional trading at Westfield Stratford
At the halfway mark of the London 2012 Olympic Games we’re seeing some exceptional trading and record breaking crowds at Westfield Stratford City.
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NewsShoppers return to West End as Olympics provides boost
Retailers in the West End have reported a improvement in their fortunes as shoppers flooded back to the district, boosted by the Olympics.
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NewsWestfield London footfall bolstered by the Olympics
Developer Westfield insists that the Olympics has had a “positive impact” on its west London complex in contrast to this week’s footfall figures for the region.
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OpinionComment: Retailers should do more to capitalise on the Olympics
Bonkers, barmy, brilliant and British: the opening ceremony is over, the greatest show on earth has begun and the world is watching.
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NewsWest End retailers launch emergency campaign to lure back shoppers during Olympics
Retailers in London’s West End are preparing an emergency “six-figure” advertising campaign to try to lure shoppers back during the Olympics.
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OpinionComment: Closing Westfield to the public is Olympic folly
Just as Olympic crowds were supposed to peak at Westfield Stratford City, an over-zealous cabal of bureaucrats has been allowed to ensure that retailers will suffer.
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NewsWest End retailers suffer as Olympics puts off shoppers
London’s West End retailers’ dreams of capitalising on tourist spend during the Olympics were in doubt this week as shoppers steered clear of the area.
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NewsEtailers experience sales surge as shoppers avoid London's high streets
Online retailers have reported a surge in sales as consumers avoid trekking to London’s West End during the Olympics.
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NewsWest End shoppers tempted back to 'ghost town' via social media
The New West End Company, Transport for London and London & Partners are set to turn to social media to lure visitors to the West End after retailers reported low footfall due to the Olympics.
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NewsTFL urged to encourage visitors to London's West End as Olympics hits footfall
Transport for London has been urged to change its message and encourage visitors to London’s West End after shoppers stayed away at the weekend because of the Olympics.
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OpinionComment: Airports can provide a great retail experience
There is something about airport terminals that makes people behave completely out of character.
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NewsRetailers slash prices of Olympic souvenirs by up to 80%
Retailers are being forced to reduce the prices of Olympic Games souvenirs by up to 80% following poor demand from shoppers.