Retail footfall almost a third below pre-pandemic levels despite reopenings
Retail footfall significantly improved through April as pandemic restrictions were eased but remained firmly below pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures.
The latest monthly monitor...
Issa brothers set to sell petrol stations to help secure Asda takeover approval
The billionaire brothers buying Asda have proposed selling 27 of their current petrol station sites in a bid to get the £6.8 billion takeover...
Vashi reveals details of its Covent Garden flagship store
Following an announcement in December of last year, bespoke fine jewellery brand Vashi will unveil its new flagship store in London’s iconic Covent Garden...
FREITAG opens new store in Bangkok
The 100-sq.m FREITAG store is divided into two zones: the sales area, and the Sweat-Yourself Shop, where DIY-minded consumers can assemble and put the...
Starbucks creates 400 jobs across UK as demand rebounds
Starbucks has launched a hiring spree for 400 roles as the cafe chain has been buoyed by the easing of pandemic restrictions.
The company, which...
Moss Bros launches menswear subscription service
Suit and formalwear retailer Moss Bros has launched a new pay monthly subscription service for renting outfits.
Bosses hope the £65-a-month “Moss Box” service can...
Empty shops surge across UK in first three months of 2021
Empty shop fronts soared higher across UK shopping destinations in the first three months of the year, according to new figures.
The latest BRC-LDC shop...
WH Smith set to open 100 new travel shops after £325m cash boost
WH Smith has said it plans to open 100 new travel stores after securing £325 million in financing to fund its growth plans.
The high...
CES: Tech show to return to Las Vegas in 2022, organisers say
CES, the annual technology convention which draws more than 150,000 visitors, will return to its in-person format in Las Vegas next year, organisers have...
The joy of online discovery; 54% of global shoppers enjoy virtual window shopping more...
New global research from Bazaarvoice finds that not only are 61% of consumers globally more likely to browse for new products online compared to...