Tag: UK retail
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Waterstones Boss Defends Government Business Rates Shake-Up
Waterstones CEO defends government business rates shake-up James Daunt, the chief executive of Waterstones, has publicly defended the government’s controversial adjustments to business rates, arguing that the reforms were a sensible step for high streets and have delivered relief to stores in areas already grappling with economic challenges. In interviews and press engagements, Daunt highlighted…
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Morrisons Relaunches ‘Middle-Aisle’ Fightback Against Lidl and Aldi
Introduction: Morrisons bets on the middle aisles to win back shoppers British supermarket Morrisons has signalled a renewed push to reclaim ground from discount rivals Lidl and Aldi by doubling down on its middle-aisle strategy. While the latest Christmas sales update showed a mixed picture, executives suggest that the real battle is being fought not…
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Online Jewellery Boom Lifts December Retail Sales: A Fragile Festive Season Surges Online
Overview: A Online Jewellery Momentum in December Demand for online jewellery helped bolster retail sales in December, even as many sectors faced a tough festive period. New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a modest month-on-month rise of 0.4%, underscoring the growing importance of e-commerce in the consumer goods landscape. While overall…
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Shelling out: UK Easter eggs shrink in size but push up prices
Smaller eggs, bigger costs: what’s changing this year Shoppers in the United Kingdom are finding one familiar Easter staple costing more while offering less. A growing number of chocolate eggs on supermarket shelves are smaller in weight or volume than in previous years, yet the price tags often reflect a rise. The result is a…
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UK Retailers Face a Drab December as Non-Food Sales Stumble
Summary: a lackluster end to the year Britain’s retailers ended the year on a notably subdued note, with December’s figures underscoring the struggles facing high streets across the country. The latest data show only modest overall growth in December, and tensions remain high for non-food sectors that typically drive the festive period. While shoppers did…
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UK retailers endure ‘drab December’ as non-food sales fall flat
Overview: a disappointing end to a challenging year New data on consumer spending underscored a difficult December for UK retailers. While overall retail sales grew modestly, the increase masked a more troubling trend: non-food categories failed to pick up, and footfall in many high streets remained weak. The January rebound many retailers hoped to see…
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UK Retailers Confront a Drab December as Non-Food Sales Stumble
Introduction: A Drab December for UK Retailers The UK’s high streets faced a bleak close to the year as retailers reported a lackluster December, with non-food sales falling flat and overall growth stalling. The latest data highlights a challenging season for many merchants who were hoping for a stronger finish after a year of inflation…
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No Longer ‘Unloved’: UK Retailers Invest Heavier in Physical Stores as Centres and Food Hubs Lead Revival
UK Retailers Shift Focus Back to Bricks and Mortar After years of lean investments in physical spaces, a rising tide of capital is flowing back into bricks-and-mortar retail across the United Kingdom. Recent data from major property groups shows that shopping centres, high-street locations, and food-oriented outlets are spearheading a revival in brick-and-mortar strategies. This…
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No longer ‘unloved’: UK retailers invest in physical stores as bricks-and-mortar revives
UK retailers turn the tide on bricks-and-mortar investments After years of shifting focus to online channels, recent data reveals a notable shift back toward physical stores across the UK. Retailers, developers, and property investors are reallocating capital to bricks-and-mortar fronts, signaling confidence in the enduring value of in-person shopping experiences. The trend is especially pronounced…
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No longer ‘unloved’: retailers investing more in physical stores, UK data shows
The shift back to bricks and mortar After years of pandemic disruption and a rapid tilt toward online shopping, UK retailers are re-backing physical stores. New data from a leading property group indicates that capital is flowing back into bricks-and-mortar locations, with shopping centres and food stores at the forefront of a broader revival in…