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NewsDecember footfall falters as shoppers hold out for sales
Stores endured a âdisappointing Decemberâ as footfall declined across all shopping locations, including major cities, the latest BRC-Sensormatic data has revealed.
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AnalysisStore tour: Cotswold Companyâs first retail park store with CCO Lisa Coppin
The Cotswold Company chief creative officer Lisa Coppin speaks to Retail Week about creating a film set-worthy environment in an empty retail park unit, what the extra space has allowed it to introduce, and whatâs next on the list for 2026.
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NewsFestive footfall rises as shoppers leave Christmas gifts to last minute
Retail footfall has increased in the run-up to Christmas as customers shop for festive food and last-minute gifts.
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NewsBudget nerves and stormy weather hit November footfall
Rumoured tax rises in the Budget and stormy weather held many shoppers back from hitting the shops last month.
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NewsFootfall falls for the sixth consecutive month as consumer confidence 'remains weak'
Retail footfall has fallen for its sixth month in a row, as consumer confidence âremains lowâ ahead of a Budget which could see tax rises, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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AnalysisGunwharf Quays: The waterfront destination harbouring new brands
A waterfront destination in Portsmouth Harbour, Gunwharf Quays is a designer outlet bringing in a range of brands spanning sport, beauty, fashion and luxury, along with plenty of restaurants and leisure offerings
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NewsThe Cotswold Company to open first retail park store
The Cotswold Company is to open a retail park store, a first for the premium furniture retailer.
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NewsMulberry to open pop up at UK designer outlet
British luxury brand Mulberry is opening a pop-up at a UK designer outlet ahead of the Christmas season, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsUK retail footfall declines as back-to-school season starts
Retail footfall across the UK continued to decline during the second week of September following the start of the new school year and return to work for those who had been on holiday.
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NewsUK retail footfall declines for fourth month in a row
Retail footfall in the UK has declined for a fourth consecutive month, after customers neglected to shop at retail parks and shopping centres.
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GalleryIn pictures: Ikea opens first compact retail park store in former Homebase
Ikea has opened the first of three new smaller-style stores in Harlow, Essex.
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NewsâOliver Bonas to open its first ever outlet store
Oliver Bonas is opening its first outlet store at one of the UKâs most popular retail destinations.
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NewsRetail footfall expected to receive boost from summer events
UK retail footfall remained flat in June but a summer of events, warm weather and sports could give a boost to July.
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NewsUK retail footfall takes âdisappointing turnâ during the start of summer
Retail footfall in the UK has taken a âdisappointing turnâ during the beginning of summer despite a more promising start to the year.
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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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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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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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NewsMotherâs 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 Motherâs Day and nice weather, but the effects of the Budget are expected to take hold in April.
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NewsIkea to launch new ârefreshingly compactâ store format
Ikea has snapped up several Homebase units to launch a handful of new format stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFebruary footfall rises thanks to half-term and Valentineâs Day
UK retail in February saw a rise in footfall across all destinations as shoppers took advantage of the half-term break and Valentineâs Day.